Biloxi city councilman’s bond set after being charged with drug crimes
The bond for the Biloxi city councilman who was issued three felony charges connected to drug possession and distribution earlier this year has been set....
New Mississippi Blues Trail marker unveiled in Memphis
A new Mississippi Blues Trail marker has been unveiled at the Overton Park Shell in Memphis memorializing the venue’s long history with the blues. The...
Powerball jackpot leaps to 4th-largest in game history at $785M
The Powerball jackpot has risen to take the spot of the fourth-largest prize in the game’s history after no ticket matched the winning numbers drawn...
48 Mississippi banks awarded $19M to support loans and investments
Nearly 50 predominantly rural Mississippi banks and financial institutions have been selected to receive $19 million in funding to support loans and investments in economically...
Biloxi city councilman makes first court appearance after being charged with drug crimes
A Biloxi city councilman has made his first appearance in federal court after being issued three felony charges connected to drug possession and distribution earlier...
Mississippi awarded $230M for reestablishment of passenger, freight rail service
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has designated two awards totaling over $230 million in funding for the restoration of passenger rail service along the Mississippi...
Powerball jackpot climbs to 8th-largest in game history
The Powerball jackpot has risen to another record-breaking total after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Wednesday night. The winning numbers were white...
FEMA approves request for Madison County to receive assistance following June tornadoes
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Mississippi’s request for an additional county to receive public assistance following June tornadoes and severe storms. From...
Gov. Reeves announces payment initiatives for Mississippi hospitals
Governor Tate Reeves has announced a series of sweeping Medicaid reimbursement reforms in Mississippi that are anticipated to generate an estimated $700 million for hospitals...
Former Ellisville deputy city clerk charged with embezzlement
The former deputy city clerk for Ellisville has been arrested and charged with embezzlement following an investigation by the state auditor’s office. Emerald Wuertz is...