Tate Reeves

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves urged Oklahoma leaders to adopt and implement strong literacy policies, citing Mississippi's improved fourth-grade reading scores as evidence of success. Oklahoma has enacted similar laws, including a third-grade retention policy and increased funding for literacy programs, with support from the Oklahoma State Chamber.

Parts of the Gulf Coast, including Louisiana and Mississippi, are experiencing severe flooding from record-breaking rainfall, leading to evacuations, water rescues, and at least three deaths. Flash flood emergencies persist, with over 2 feet of rain reported in some areas and infrastructure damage, though officials report no injuries in recent incidents.

Tropical Storm Arthur's remnants caused severe flooding and damage in Louisiana and Mississippi, with over 2 feet of rain in 48 hours and confirmed tornadoes in central Louisiana and near New Orleans. A worker in Mississippi died during storm cleanup, and evacuations were ordered near a dam due to rising water concerns.

Tropical Storm Arthur's remnants caused severe flooding and tornadoes in Louisiana and Mississippi, with over 2 feet of rain in 48 hours and multiple confirmed tornadoes. The Midwest also faced destructive storms, leaving thousands without power and causing structural damage. A worker in Mississippi died during storm cleanup, and evacuations were ordered near the Anchor Lake dam due to flood risks.

A wave of voting rights battles and GOP redistricting fights is triggering a coordinated response across the South, with organizers preparing a Summer of Action campaign starting this weekend. The fight over congressional maps, voting access, and political representation is accelerating ahead of November's midterms and the 2028 general election. Organizers say the Supreme Court's narrowing of the Voting Rights Act has made it harder to challenge maps on the basis of racial discrimination.

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has dropped his pledge to immediately pursue redistricting, which is a setback for Trump's midterm plan. The decision comes after a Supreme Court ruling on how race can factor into redistricting. This move may impact the seat of Democrat Bennie Thompson.

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has dropped his pledge to immediately pursue redistricting after a Supreme Court ruling, which is a setback for Trump's midterm plan. The move comes as Republicans aim to hold the U.S. House and oust Democratic leaders like Bennie Thompson. Redistricting efforts are now in limbo, with changes potentially taking effect for the 2027 statewide elections.

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves cancelled a special session to consider new voting maps for the state's three Supreme Court voting districts. The decision follows a U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling. Reeves announced the cancellation on Supertalk Radio's show.

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves cancelled a special legislative session to redraw state supreme court maps, but expects to redraw congressional districts before 2027 elections. The move may impact upcoming midterm elections. Reeves made the announcement on SuperTalk radio.

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced plans to call a special legislative session to redraw district maps following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, a case challenging a majority-Black congressional district as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. The decision could reshape redistricting nationwide, particularly in Republican-led states, and impact a Mississippi lawsuit alleging voting rights violations against Black voters.

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced plans to call a special legislative session to redraw district maps following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, a case challenging Louisiana's 2024 congressional map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. The decision could reshape redistricting practices nationwide and impact a Mississippi lawsuit alleging the state's current map dilutes Black voting strength.

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced a special legislative session to redraw voting maps following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in a landmark redistricting case. The session will convene 21 days after the ruling to address electoral map adjustments influenced by the Voting Rights Act (VRA) decision.