Former correctional officer begins prison sentence
A former correctional officer has been sentenced for attempting to smuggle contraband into the south Mississippi prison, while a current officer stands accused of fraternizing...
AG Jim Hood pushes for law that holds manufacturers and distributors accountable for opioid oversupply
by Sarah Ulmer
Attorney General Jim Hood joined 44 states and territories this week in calling for a repeal of a federal law which strips the DEA of...
Potential budget deal in Congress could hold up FY2018 appropriations bills
by Sarah Ulmer
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today released the following statement regarding the need for a budget deal between Congress and the administration in...
Man accused of Kingston Frazier death released on bond
by Sarah Ulmer
Madison and Rankin County District Attorney Michael Guest confirmed that bond was set at $275,000 for Dwan wakefield, a 17 year old that was accused...
Potential legislation for stricter animal cruelty laws in 2018
by Sarah Ulmer
Since the recent bust of dog fighting rings in Madison and Adams Counties, lawmakers are bringing back to the table a conversation about animal cruelty...
Medical Education Center to be named after Gov. Phil Bryant
by Sarah Ulmer
The University of Mississippi has announced the naming of the medical education building at its Medical Center campus in Jackson in honor of Gov. Phil Bryant. The...
Gov. Bryant releases Executive Budget Recommendation for 2019
by Sarah Ulmer
Governor Phil Bryant has officially made his recommendation for the 2019 Executive Budget. ...
Operation Zero Tolerance moves forward in Kemper-Neshoba County Regional Correctional Facility
by Sarah Ulmer
As the Mississippi Department of Corrections continues Operation Zero Tolerance, Kemper-Neshoba County Regional Correctional Facility in DeKalb was the scene of the latest shakedown early Wednesday morning....
Mississippians now eligible for compensation after Western Union wire transfer scam
by Sarah Ulmer
After reaching a settlement in January with money-transfer service Western Union over money laundering and consumer fraud violations, Mississippians who were deceived into sending payments...
Palazzo votes NO on flood reform act that would increase premiums
by Sarah Ulmer
On Tuesday in D.C. Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-4) voted against the 21st Century Flood Reform Act which would increase premiums for policyholders....