Lots of moisture left from Cindy brings another day of rain
8:00am June 24, 2017 With one final day of rain ahead for Mississippi, those areas south of Hattiesburg are still watching flooded rivers, streams and...
$3 million gift elevates Civil War/presidential research center at MSU
by Jared Bounds
An unparalleled private Lincoln and Civil War collection amassed over the past 50 years by former Rhode Island Chief Justice—and nationally known Abraham Lincoln authority—Frank...
Appeal to Mississippi Sup. Court could have effects on custody battles across U.S.
by Jared Bounds
June 22, 2017 A case before the Mississippi Supreme Court that could change the way custody battles play out across the country has entered a...
$4 million grant to MSU looks to empower business-minded veterans
by Jared Bounds
Mississippi State University continues to foster entrepreneurship among U.S. veterans with a five-year, approximately $4 million grant from the Small Business Administration. The cooperative agreement...
Students will keep diplomas after testing mishap
by Jared Bounds
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has determined that no students were negatively impacted by a score reporting error following a thorough examination of U.S....
Mississippi paramedic honored in Washington D.C.
by Jared Bounds
EMS professionals from all walks of life descended on the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C., last week to be honored as the 2017 Stars...
Cindy makes landfall in TX; plenty of rain + heavy weather left for Mississippi
by Jared Bounds
The slow-moving Cindy is now technically over land near the Texas/Louisiana border, but heavy storms and plenty of rain are still in store for the...
Consumer alert: avoiding scams during hurricane season
by Jared Bounds
Hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding and wind aren’t the only threat that comes with hurricane season. With the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season underway, Attorney General Jim Hood...
CONTINUED COVERAGE: Tropical Storm Cindy producing severe weather warnings throughout state
by Jared Bounds
12:00 p.m. June 21, 2017: MEMA has not received any reports of major damage or injuries in the state due to Tropical Storm Cindy. ...
Booneville man sentenced to 25 years for child exploitation
by Jared Bounds
Yesterday, Attorney General Jim Hood announced the sentencing of 46-year-old Brian Michael Kemp for child exploitation and tampering with evidence. Kemp, of Booneville, pled guilty...