Featured MDOT honors fallen employees
Yesterday the Mississippi Department of Transportation had their wreath laying ceremony they do every spring to honor MDOT workers who lost their lives in service...
Featured Treasurer Fitch remains hopeful for equal pay in Mississippi
If you see a number of people wearing red today, this is why. According to www.pay-equity.org, April 10, 2018, also known as Equal Pay Day,...
Featured Scam calls in Hinds County
Hinds County Sheriff’s Officials said today that the phone scammers are at it once again. Major Pete Luke said, “We have received numerous complaints today...
Featured Black Bear Program Leader advice to keep bears out
Recently there have been more black bear sightings in Mississippi. In 2002, there were about 50 bears residing in the state, and that number has...
Featured Director of Visit Mississippi speaks out about the rise in tourism
Tourism is continuing to expand in Mississippi. According to the latest ‘Visit Mississippi Tourism Economic Impact Report’, visitors spent nearly $6.4 billion while visiting Mississippi...
Featured Chase leads to arrest of drug dealers in Simpson county
Last week the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office Deputies stopped a black colored Ford Sedan for careless driving near Polk’s Meat company on Hwy 49S. During...
Featured Treasurer Lynn Fitch and College Savings Mississippi provide scholarship opportunities for children
For the fifth year in a row, State Treasurer Lynn Fitch and College Savings Mississippi have provided students across Mississippi the opportunity to win scholarships...
Featured Israel bonds present new opportunity for Mississippi
State Treasurer Lynn Fitch announced she is pleased that the Mississippi Legislature has approved a new option for investing State funds, Israel bonds, and that Governor...
Featured Meridian teen charged with manslaughter after shooting teen sister
Last week, officers of the Meridian Police Department responded to 107 71st Place in reference to a shooting call. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 14...
Featured Senator Bernie Sanders and Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba pay tribute to Dr. King
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders joined Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba last night to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the assassiation of Dr. Martin Luther King...