AUDIO: JPS board member says takeover won’t be effective
The Jackson Public School district is facing a takeover by the state. News Mississippi did a one on one interview with Jed Oppenheim a member...
Senator Jackson: State Auditor to look into MDE contracts
by Alex Paton
A legislative joint committee PEER report is questioning some of the Department of Education’s Contracts. “As a senator, it alarmed me that the contracts, they...
Senator Thad Cochran recovering from health issue
by Alex Paton
U.S. Senator Thad Cochran is recovering from a health issue and was recently treated for a urological issue according to a statement from his office....
Gov declares manufacturing week in Mississippi
by Alex Paton
Governor Phil Bryant has declared October Second through the Sixth as Manufacturing Week. The proclamation is announced every year and is done in an effort...
PEER questions MDE contracts
by Alex Paton
A legislative joint committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review, otherwise known as PEER has a report out questioning some of the Department of Education’s contracts....
Adams County most wanted
by Alex Paton
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is searching for three individuals who have active warrants out. Correction: The Adams County Sheriff’s Office said they were just...
Jailers face disciplinary actions after man escapes using toilet paper and paper towels
by Alex Paton
Several Lowndes County Jailers are facing disciplinary actions after letting a prisoner escape earlier this month. Lowndes County Sheriff Mike Arledge said that some of...
UM moot court team in Australia for world championship
by Alex Paton
The moot court team at the University of Mississippi School of Law is in Australia this week competing for a World Championship....
One stands, hand over heart as National Anthem plays
by Alex Paton
During NFL games this weekend, many players chose to stand, sit, kneel, or not be visible while the National Anthem was being played. The display...
MDOC inmate dies
by Alex Paton
A man who was serving 66 years for multiple crimes, including sexual battery and tax evasion in Walthall County, has died in prison. 83-year-old David...