Mississippi Medicaid Executive Director Drew Snyder stepping down, successor appointed
A major shakeup in leadership at the Mississippi Division of Medicaid has been announced, with executive director Drew Snyder stepping down from his post to join the private sector. Governor…
Mississippi leaders hope to capture momentum with upcoming nuclear summit
The Mississippi Public Service Commission announced the upcoming MPSC Nuclear Summit, giving industry leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders a chance to discuss the future of nuclear energy and its role…
Rebel Report podcast: Is LSU the most important game of Kiffin, Dart’s career?
Ole Miss is set to face LSU in Tiger Stadium in what will no doubt be a hostile environment. But is this the most important game in Lane Kiffin AND…
Marshall County supervisor and son indicted for allegedly stealing $26K worth of wheat, water
A Marshall County supervisor and his son have been indicted on grand larceny charges, according to the local sheriff’s office. District 3 Supervisor Keith Taylor and his son, Pete Taylor,…
Mississippi power companies deploying to help in wake of Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton continues to move northeast and is set to make landfall on the Florida Gulf Coast as a Category 4 storm late Wednesday or early Thursday, utility companies…
Rankin County man pleads guilty to sexual abuse of 14-year-old
A Rankin County man has pleaded guilty to statutory rape of a 14-year-old girl that went on for more than a year. Bubba Bramlett, district attorney for Madison and Rankin…
‘Critter catcher’ offers tips to keep wild animals out of homes as temperatures cool
As Mississippi ditches the summer heat and welcomes the refreshing coolness of fall, pesky wild animals are beginning to seek shelter where they may not belong. Mike McDowell, a licensed…
Broadway in Jackson cancels upcoming events due to uncertainty of Thalia Mara Hall reopening
Broadway in Jackson is canceling the majority of its remaining 2024-25 schedule due to ongoing repair efforts at Thalia Mara Hall. The capital city venue has been shut down since August…
Argument over tip results in two people shot at Gulfport bar
A D'Iberville man is behind bars for allegedly shooting two people over a dispute about a tip at a Gulfport bar over the weekend. Police handcuffed Clarence Thompson III, 35,…
Pearl teen sentenced for armed robbery at Sonic restaurant
An 18-year-old from Pearl has been handed a lengthy jail sentence for armed robbery and possession of a stolen gun. On April 7, 2023, officers with the Pearl Police Department…
