This is the first of several stories previewing the U.S. Congressional races for Mississippi. Primaries in Mississippi are March 12 Two Democrats are looking to unseat longtime Republican incumbent ...

Jun. 8—TUPELO — Incumbent U.S. Rep. Trent Kelly and political newcomer Dianne Black have captured their respective party's nominations in their bids to represent Northeast Mississippi in the U.S.

The question of who will be the top Republican on the House Armed Services Committee next year won’t be resolved until after the midterm elections. But the campaigning is already underway. At stake is ...