DHS takes “braided” approach to boosting Mississippians
Unemployment rates are at a historic low in Mississippi. That means people are getting back to work, families are on an upswing, and the economy...
MEC weighs in on union talks
The Director of the Mississippi Economic Council says that unionizing the Canton Nissan Plant could cause the facility–and the state– to lose its edge in...
Distracted walking on the rise as a cause of death
Getting hit by a vehicle while walking is the fifth leading cause of death in the country for children ages 5-19. As time goes on,...
Cochran gives thumbs up to legislation that could boost cotton
The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a FY2018 agriculture funding measure that includes provisions added by U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) to assist cotton producers...
Auto industry grows 64% in recent years, says MEC
The Mississippi Economic Council has released a study that outlines the impact of the automotive industry on the state. According to the study’s findings, the...
Ole Miss Head Coach Freeze resigns
Ole Miss head football Coach Hugh Freeze has resigned effective immediately. Here is the full press conference provided by Ole Miss Athletics: FULL PRESS...
MSU veterinarians called to Leflore County crash site
When a disaster strikes, it takes agencies and organizations of all kinds to respond. Mississippi State University veterinarians are assisting with the federal and state...
Jackson Mayor accepts challenge from Baywatch Babe
July 20, 2017 Jackson Mayor, Chokwe Antwar Lumumba has accepted Pamela Anderson’s challenge to go vegan for a month according to PETA outreach coordinator Dan...
William Carey professor develops bicentennial curriculum for school kids
In celebration of the 200th anniversary of Mississippi statehood on December 10, 2017, the Mississippi Arts Commission announces the creation of “Mississippi History Through the...
Mississippi fire departments to receive federal boost
U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) has reported that four fire departments in Mississippi have been awarded nearly $700,000 in federal Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG)...