Mississippi party primaries take place for U.S. Senate and House Districts
Today, June 5, Mississippi held primaries for one U.S. Senate Seat, the one currently held by Senator Roger Wicker, the other was recently vacated by Sen. Thad Cochran upon his retirement and will go straight to the November election. There are also two Congressional...
Wicker Statement on Masterpiece Cakeshop Decision
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Christian baker who was punished by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission for refusing to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple: “Today,...
Gov. Bryant announces $11.5 Million Investment, 60 New Jobs Coming to Madison County, Miss.
Leading industrial supply company Fastenal is locating a distribution center in Madison County, Miss. The project is an $11.5 million investment and will create 60 jobs over the next three years. “Fastenal’s decision to locate in Mississippi shows we have...
Tax-Forfeited Property Sales in Hinds County Generate Almost $197,000
The Secretary of State’s Office is releasing $196,876.83 today to Hinds County, and cities and schools within the county, representing proceeds from recent tax-forfeited property sales. This represents the return of 228 parcels to the tax rolls. Most of...