Mississippi Department of Public Safety rolling out new breath alcohol testers statewide
Thinking about drinking and driving in Mississippi? You better think again as the Mississippi Department of Public Safety is rolling out new breath alcohol testers statewide. Commissioner Sean Tindell announced…
Toyota Foundation awards nearly $6 million to boost education initiatives in northeast Mississippi
The Toyota USA Foundation is awarding $5.8 million to Lee County and Pontotoc city schools to boost science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) as well as English language-learning initiatives. According…
Top law enforcement officials concerned about influx of school threats in Mississippi
Lockdowns, threats of violence, and safety concern reports have reached double digits in Mississippi schools over the last nine days. Since the school year began, the number is far higher…
Thomas Rhett coming to Southaven as part of ‘Better in Boots Tour’
Country music star Thomas Rhett will be returning to Mississippi next year as part of his “Better in Boots Tour.” Rhett will hit the road for a 30-city stop beginning…
Federal Reserve cuts key rate by sizable half-point, signaling end to its inflation fight
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates that…
Four women to bike entire Natchez Trace to promote living organ donation
Next Tuesday, four women who have each donated kidneys will set off for a 444-mile bike journey along the Natchez Trace Parkway to promote and raise awareness for living organ…
Ole Miss football unveils brand-new helmets for Oklahoma matchup
The No. 5 Ole Miss football team will be walking out onto Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in style when No. 15 Oklahoma rolls into town for the inaugural conference matchup between the…
Public Service Commission announces Propane Summit for Sept. 24
The Mississippi Public Service Commission has announced plans for its upcoming Propane Summit, an opportunity for commissioners and industry officials to engage with key experts in the propane sector. Scheduled…
William Carey baseball coach Bobby Halford announced as NAIA Hall of Fame inductee
Mississippi baseball legend Bobby Halford has added yet another accomplishment to a long list compiled over nearly 50 years with William Carey. The longtime Crusader skipper will become the first ever…
Missing swimmer’s body found in Lee County creek
The body of a missing swimmer was discovered in a Mississippi creek on Tuesday. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Department, at approximately 2:30 p.m., volunteer searchers located the body…
