Luke Ramseth
The Clarion-Ledger
Jackson, MS, United States
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Mississippi hospitals, others renew fight for Medicaid expansion amid the pandemic
Advocates are renewing a push to insure more low-income Mississippians. But the Legislature remains reluctant to take action. → Read More
Mississippi lawmakers close to finalizing new Magnolia-themed state flag design
There were new pandemic-related features at the Capitol on lawmakers' first day of the 2021 session. → Read More
Mississippi lawmakers talk priorities, COVID-19 concerns ahead of Tuesday session start
Legislators will likely push ahead with an in-person session despite surging COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Mississippi. → Read More
New Year's Eve forecast: High winds, possible tornado and some thunderstorms in Mississippi
Stay home if possible, Gov. Tate Reeves says. → Read More
Ole Miss professor sues Mississippi state auditor for defamation
Hinds County lawsuit says professor clearly did not break state law when he stopped work to protest racial injustice. → Read More
Lt. Gov. Hosemann proposes postponing MS legislative session due to rising COVID-19 cases
The Republican leader of the Senate planned to discuss the proposal with House Speaker Philip Gunn on Tuesday. → Read More
Nolan Mettetal, longtime former Mississippi senator and representative, dies of COVID-19
He led the House Universities and Colleges Committee before retiring last year. → Read More
4 things to know: Federal lawsuit challenges Mississippi's home health regulations
Key takeaways from a new federal lawsuit over the state's home health laws. → Read More
'He's covered a little bit of everything': Journalist Jimmie Gates retires after nearly 40 years
He worked nearly every beat in the newsroom and was renowned for his soft touch in interviews. Jimmie Gates retired this week. → Read More
The story of a 1970s Mississippi textbook that changed how students learned about their past
The story of "Mississippi: Conflict and Change," and how slavery, the Civil War and civil rights were taught over the years. → Read More
State auditor demands $2,000 from Ole Miss professor after strike investigation
The auditor issued the demand Tuesday after a two-month investigation into the professor's participation in an event called Scholar Strike. → Read More
11 injured in Mississippi biker bar shooting early Sunday, reports say
The shooting occurred at about 1:30 a.m. at a biker club in the North Mississippi city. → Read More
Jackson small businesses look ahead to potentially bleak holiday shopping season
Two business owners discuss the challenges of staying afloat during the pandemic. → Read More
Gov. Tate Reeves adds 19 counties to Mississippi COVID-19 mask mandate. See the list
Gov. Reeves placed 19 additional counties under a mask mandate Tuesday as cases continue to remain high. → Read More
WATCH LIVE: Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves gives update on COVID-19 response, vaccine plans
Gov. Tate Reeves planned to speak about Mississippi's rising coronavirus cases ahead of Thanksgiving and the state's plan to distribute a vaccine. → Read More
What pandemic? Mississippi malls expecting big turnout on Black Friday
Local malls are planning for brisk business as consumer spending on goods nationwide has surged during the pandemic. → Read More
Mississippi Gov. Reeves announces 7 new counties under mask mandate
Total counties under more stringent COVID-19 orders in Mississippi stands at 22. → Read More
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Tate Reeves to give update on COVID-19 response, state budget proposal
The governor was scheduled to speak on Facebook Live at 2:30 p.m. → Read More
'Succeed' from the union? Mississippi lawmaker apologizes for comment after Biden victory
Rep. Price Wallace made the comments on Twitter after Joe Biden was called the winner of the presidential election. → Read More
Gov. Reeves says daughter tested positive for COVID-19, family is isolating
The governor said the rest of the family was isolating and would be tested again soon. → Read More