Hearings underway as lawmakers study income tax elimination
Hearings have begun at the capitol as lawmakers discuss the possibility of eliminating Mississippi’s income tax after the debate dominated the latter stages of the...
Dr. Dobbs dispels conspiracy theories after receiving “threatening” calls
State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs shared on Twitter that he has become the target of threatening phone calls and cleared up some rumors regarding...
Theesfeld to plead guilty in 2019 murder of Ole Miss student Ally Kostial
The suspect accused in the July 2019 murder of Ole Miss student Alexandria “Ally” Kostial is expected to plead guilty. Brandon Theesfeld’s attorney told the Oxford...
Federal assistance arrives in Mississippi to ease stress on hospitals
(Image courtesy of UMMC) Federal resources continue to arrive in Mississippi in the form of healthcare workers to assist with staff shortages in hospitals as...
Ridgeland woman pleads guilty to unemployment fraud
A Ridgeland woman has pled guilty on charges related to unemployment fraud. Announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 71-year-old Judith Ann Middleton faces up to...
Suspect charged with murder of recent Ole Miss graduate
A suspect has been charged with the murder of a recent Ole Miss graduate. 19-year-old Keith Lamont Harmon Jr., of Batesville, faces first degree murder...
Special session still a possibility for medical marijuana program
While it doesn’t appear that there will be a special session to address hospital needs amid the latest wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, lawmakers could...
Mississippi Power sends assistance to northeast following Tropical Storm Henri
Photo courtesy of Mississippi Power Following Tropical Storm Henri’s landfall over the weekend, Mississippi Power is sending assistance to the northeast. A storm team of...
FDA grants full authorization to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
The FDA has granted full authorization to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 16-years and older. The Pfizer mRNA vaccine became the first candidate to...
Waste Management creating 330 jobs with Tupelo expansion
Photo courtesy of Waste Management Waste Management is creating 330 new jobs in Mississippi. Due to growing business demands, the leading provider of comprehensive waste...