Lottery announced for scholarships for students with special needs
The Mississippi Department of Education announced Friday that a lottery for the Special Needs Education Scholarship Account (ESA) will be held on Friday, July 14...
Lawmakers discuss impact of potential Medicaid changes
The U.S. Senate has yet to vote on a bill that would repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. The vote...
Update: Opioid roundup nets 48, several on wanted list
Former Lawrence County Jailer Renee Simpson and 47 others were arrested Thursday and Friday in raids in five southwest Mississippi counties. The arrests culminated an...
Mississippi Weekend: Bikecentennial, rodeo, and fishing
In celebration of the 200th birthday of Mississippi, West Point Growth Alliance is hosting Bike-Centennial. You can either ride their bike or walk along the...
Public Service Commission sets timer on Kemper County plant settlement
The Public Service Commission has started the 45 day countdown for Mississippi Power to reach a settlement regarding the Kemper County plant. “We formally adopted...
News Mississippi Exclusive: MBN rounds up over 40 arrests
46 people have been arrested on various charges of opioid possession and sales, according to Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics Director John Dowdy. The director said...
Secretary Hosemann comments on “Jump in the Gulf” response
Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann has spoken for the first time regarding his response to a national voting commission requesting voter information including birth dates...
Grant to secure Civil War lands for state archives and history
A $7.2 million donation will grant the ability for battlefield land across the country to be preserved. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke said...
Beat the Heat: Tips to protect your home and wallet during the summer
The dog days of the Mississippi summer are creeping up, as is the mercury on the thermostat. With triple digit heat indices, Entergy has announced...
Greentech, Inc. to pay Mississippi $6.3 million
GreenTech Automotive Inc., located in Robinsonville will have to pay the state of Mississippi $6.3 million, according to the office of State Auditor Stacey Pickering....