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Legalized online sports betting advances in Mississippi Legislature
A panel of Mississippi lawmakers approved a bill Wednesday that would permit mobile sports betting, a move proponents say would satisfy strong consumer demand and produce millions in new tax revenue. House Gaming Chairman Rep. Casey Eure, R-Saucier, is trying again to pass...
Reeves pushes income tax elimination, opposes Medicaid expansion in State of the State address
Amid a likely debate between Mississippi House and Senate leaders over plans to slash state taxes, Republican Gov. Tate Reeves in his Wednesday State-of-the-State Address strongly encouraged the Legislature to pass a law that abolishes the state income tax. “This money does not...
Japanese automaker Nissan says it plans job and production cuts in the U.S.
TOKYO (AP) — Nissan is slashing production at its U.S. plants and offering buyouts to factory workers there as part of the Japanese automaker’s urgent efforts to return to profitability. The move is part of Nissan Motor Corp.’s plans, announced two months ago, to slash 9,000...
Late free throws, defensive stops carry No. 23 Mississippi past Texas, 72-69
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Davon Barnes made two free throws with eight seconds remaining and No. 23 Mississippi got two defensive stops in the final 10 seconds to hold off Texas 72-69 on Wednesday night. Sean Pedulla had 19 points and five assists to help Ole Miss (16-5, 5-3...
‘Make it happen’: Mississippi Legislature pushes to ban DEI as political pressure mounts
With President Donald Trump elevating bans of diversity, equity and inclusion programs to the top of national Republicans’ education agenda, Mississippi lawmakers are working to shutter DEI across the state’s higher education system. Lawmakers in Mississippi’s...
The First Bancshares: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — The First Bancshares Inc. (FBMS) on Tuesday reported net income of $18.3 million in its fourth quarter. The Hattiesburg, Mississippi-based bank said it had earnings of 58 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains...
Trustmark: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Trustmark Corp. (TRMK) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $56.3 million. The Jackson, Mississippi-based bank said it had earnings of 92 cents per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average...
Renasant: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — Renasant Corp. (RNST) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $44.7 million. The Tupelo, Mississippi-based bank said it had earnings of 70 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 73 cents per...
Long-delayed, state-appointed court opens in Mississippi's capital city
More than a year after a state -appointed court in Jackson became law and lawsuits were dismissed challenging its appointments and other powers, the Capitol Complex Improvement District Court is now in business. Newly appointed Judge Stanley Alexander held court Monday morning. His...
Supreme Court leaves in place Mississippi’s voting ban for people convicted of some crimes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday left in place Mississippi’s Jim Crow-era practice of removing voting rights from people convicted of certain felonies, including nonviolent crimes such as forgery and timber theft. The justices, without comment, turned away an appeal...
