Mississippi lawmakers pass sweeping youth court reform package
Mississippi lawmakers passed sweeping reforms to the state’s youth court system during a surprise special session that began Wednesday.
Topic: Mississippi Legislature
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July 2026
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Mississippi lawmakers to debate creating statewide youth court system, Reeves says
After an abruptly called special session Tuesday, July 14, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves gave more details about what changes lawmakers would make to the state youth court system.
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Gov. Reeves calls Mississippi special session on youth court reform
Gov. Reeves has called Mississippi state legislators into a special session to discuss reforms to the state’s youth court system.
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Bailey: Redistricting to the south poses the same arguments — and questions — as Tennessee
Redistricting for Mississippi has similar debates to Tennessee but will take longer to resolve.
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June 2026
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DeSoto County legislator proposes ‘School Predator’ act
Following the arrest of a DeSoto County teacher last week, a Mississippi state senator has proposed legislation aimed at combating child predators.
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January 2026
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State senator to introduce legislation targeting school board member who supported Lindsey Whiteside
As the federal trial for Lindsey Whiteside is delayed by a month, a DeSoto County state senator is seeking legislation targeting officials who vouched for the former youth pastor charged with sexual battery with a minor.
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McLendon rolls out legislative priorities, including removing sales tax on groceries
With the Mississippi legislative session opening this week, state Sen. Michael McLendon has put together his wish list of issues he would like to see addressed for his constituents.
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November 2025
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DeSoto school board asks lawmakers to revive bill that could remove one of its own members
This move comes as board member Michele Henley faces sustained pressure for supporting convicted former youth pastor Lindsey Whiteside.
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February 2025
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Mississippi immigration bounty-hunter bill dies
House Bill 1484, or the Mississippi Illegal Alien Certified Bounty Hunter Program, was introduced by State Rep. Justin Keen, R-DeSoto County, at the outset of the legislative session.
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July 2024
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Court says Mississippi can wait for 2025 to draw new legislative maps
The U. S. District Court of the Southern District of Mississippi ruled on Tuesday, July 2, that some of the districts drawn in 2022 violate Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
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May 2024
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DeSoto County gets $90M for I-55 expansion
The Mississippi Legislature ended the 2024 session approving a $7 billion state budget. Part of that funding is designated for widening a portion of Interstate 55 in DeSoto County.
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January 2024
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Mississippi Legislature sets stage for nearly $2B investment in Marshall County
Cummins, Daimler Trucks and Paccar will each own 30% of the joint venture, which will focus on lithium-iron-phosphate battery technology for commercial battery-electric trucks.
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April 2022
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Horn Lake bows out of pot sales and cultivation — for now
Concerns about the nuances in the state’s pot legislation caused Horn Lake officials to opt out of the sale and cultivation of marijuana. But that decision may be temporary.
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February 2022
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DeSoto leaders consider opting out of medical marijuana sales
The Mississippi Legislature has approved the sale of medical marijuana, but local leaders have concerns about factors such as zoning where the sales occur.
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January 2022
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Lobbyist to help DeSoto County cities at legislative session
DeSoto County and its cities have narrowed the list of possible lobbyists to two and will soon decide on the right person to represent them before the Mississippi Legislature.
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