Jolynn McLellan White, second from right, holds the Bible as her husband, Rep. Jason White, R-West, left, recites the oath of office as House Speaker for the Mississippi House of Representatives, delivered to him by Rep. Trey Lamar, R-Senatobia in the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Both chambers of lawmakers were sworn into the new four-year term that began at noon Tuesday. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Mississippi Legislature began its annual session Tuesday, as all members were sworn in for a four-year term and the House chose new leaders after the previous speaker chose not to seek reelection.
