JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Democratic former President Bill Clinton, Republican former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour and former Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Reuben Anderson are scheduled to speak May 3 at
Members of the New Century Club rang in the new year at the Union County Museum with tables decorated by hostess, Laura Pannell. The 18 members present included Collett Cross,
Local leaders question bill to change how MDAH board members are appointed Mississippi State Capitol (Source: WLBT) By Anthony Warren | March 6, 2021 at 2:46 PM CST - Updated March 8 at 9:14 AM
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - If it’s not broke, don’t fix it.
That’s the stance many state and local leaders, and history buffs alike, are taking in response to the Senate’s passage of S.B. 2727.
The bill mandates that new members of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Board of Trustees be appointed by the governor or lieutenant governor.
Right now, members are appointed by fellow trustees, making the board the only self-perpetuating board in the state.
Local leaders question bill to change how MDAH board members are appointed Mississippi State Capitol (Source: WLBT) By Anthony Warren | March 6, 2021 at 2:46 PM CST - Updated March 8 at 9:14 AM
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - If it’s not broke, don’t fix it.
That’s the stance many state and local leaders, and history buffs alike, are taking in response to the Senate’s passage of S.B. 2727.
The bill mandates that new members of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Board of Trustees be appointed by the governor or lieutenant governor.
Right now, members are appointed by fellow trustees, making the board the only self-perpetuating board in the state.
Remembering the life and legacy of the late Governor William Winter
Former Governor William Winter died Friday evening, he was 97 years old.
The life and legacy of Governor William Winter By Quentin Smith | December 19, 2020 at 11:57 PM CST - Updated December 20 at 2:07 PM
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -One of the most prominent political figures in Mississippi has passed away.
Former Governor William Winter died Friday evening.
He was 97 years old.
Winter served as the states 58th governor from 1980-1984.
“William Winter is the greatest governor Mississippi has ever had,” said Ray Mabus, former Mississippi governor.
“William Winter was a student of history, but he was also a clarion voice for a better future,” said Ronnie Musgrove, former Mississippi governor.