State unemployment hits lowest mark in more than 15 years
More Mississippians are headed to work as the state’s unemployment rate is the lowest its been since May 2001. According to the Mississippi Department of...
Mississippi has a weight problem, but there is hope
by Chad Dixon
According to the State of Obesity, Mississippi is tied for second as the most obese state in the union. Along with Magnolia State is West...
Pearl mayoral candidate arrested for killing neighbor’s dog
by Chad Dixon
A mayoral candidate in the city of Pearl has been arrested for shooting and killing a neighbor’s dog. The dog’s owner reported the animal missing on...
Yazoo County wildfire being investigated as arson
by Chad Dixon
According to investigators, a house fire that sparked a 121 acre wildfire in Yazoo County is being investigated as arson. Monday night, authorities responded to...
Mississippi in top 5 for teens killed in car crashes
by Chad Dixon
According to the Mississippi Office of Highway Safety, last year 66 kids ages 15-20 died on Mississippi roadways. And today, motor vehicle crashes continue to...
Sears could soon be a thing of the past
by Chad Dixon
Once the gold standard of American retail, Sears says that there is “substantial doubt’’ that it will be able to stay afloat. Sears shares hit...
Legislators rally in support of equal pay
by Chad Dixon
On the steps of the state capital rotunda the MS Women’s Economic Initiative brought together legislatures in support of reducing the gender pay gap. According...
Grab a cold one! Your town could soon be able to sell alcohol
by Chad Dixon
Your dry town could soon be selling cold brew and boxed wine. Governor Phil Bryant has approved HB 1321, which allows cities with populations over...
Trial starts for deputy charged in killing Mississippi child
by Chad Dixon
BATON ROUGE, La. – Jury selection begins Monday for one of the Louisiana officers accused in the shooting death of a Mississippi boy. Officers Derrick...
Mississippi high school band becomes first to march in historic NYC parade
by Chad Dixon
DeSoto Central High School will become the first Mississippi high school band to participate in the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City....