Hyde-Smith explains why she voted against Inflation Reduction Act
Following the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) explained why she voted against the legislation and why she believes it is...
Oxford Police Department adds ‘Elko’ to its K-9 unit
by Caleb Salers
The Oxford Police Department has added a new furry friend to its K-9 unit. During the City of Oxford’s budget sessions in July, OPD Chief...
Public Safety Commissioner Tindell wants teachers trained to carry guns
by Caleb Salers
A vote held by the Mississippi Board of Education on July 21 opened the door to allow individuals with enhanced concealed carry permits to carry...
1,146 new COVID-19 cases reported across Mississippi
by Caleb Salers
On Friday, the Mississippi State Department of Health confirmed 1,146 new cases of COVID-19. The update brings the state’s total number of recorded cases since...
Mike Leach proposes ‘Mississippi Queen’ as new 4th quarter song
by Caleb Salers
Mississippi State head football coach Mike Leach recently advocated for changing the Bulldogs’ 4th quarter introduction song from Journey’s popular hit “Don’t Stop Believin'” to...
Mother charged with first-degree murder following death of 5-month-old
by Caleb Salers
23-year-old Brittney Brady has been charged with first-degree murder following the death of her five-month-old child on Sunday, July 31. According to authorities, paramedics responded...
Program to help Mississippi residents build safe rooms
by Caleb Salers
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is launching the Individual Safe Room Program to help residents in disaster-prone areas build a safe room to protect...
MSDH confirms 1,561 new COVID-19 cases
by Caleb Salers
While the monkeypox virus has dominated the headlines recently, COVID-19 is continuing to spread throughout Mississippi. On Thursday, the Mississippi State Department of Health confirmed...
Report: Over $350K wasted yearly on unused state-issued phones in Mississippi
by Caleb Salers
According to State Auditor Shad White, Mississippi taxpayers could save nearly $350,000 each year if slightly used or unused state-issued cell phones were turned off....
JSU raises over $600K on annual Day of Giving
by Caleb Salers
Jackson State University held its annual Day of Giving event on Friday, July 29 in which the university exceeded its fundraising goal by receiving over...