Mississippi House passes bill allowing homeschooled students to play public school sports
Homeschooled kids in Mississippi could soon be eligible to play public school sports, per a piece of legislation that passed the House of Representatives without debate on Tuesday. House Bill…
Mississippi House unanimously passes bill requiring transparency in seafood labeling
In the aftermath of a recent controversy surrounding the mislabeling of seafood by a prominent Mississippi Gulf Coast restaurant and wholesaler, lawmakers are looking to ensure transparency when one dines…
Newsweek recognizes Keesler Federal as only Mississippi credit union on list of America’s best
Mississippi-based Keesler Federal Credit Union has been named one of “America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions” by Newsweek. Keesler Federal, founded in 1947 to serve military personnel at Keesler…
Harrison County Sheriff seizes over 1,000 pounds of stolen copper wire from business
On Wednesday, the Harrison County Sheriff's Office announced an update on the ongoing investigations into communication wire thefts on the Gulf coast. According to Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley, the…
WCBB: Madison Scott scores 22 as Ole Miss upsets No. 8 Kentucky 66-57
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Madison Scott scored 22 points and Mississippi rallied from an eight-point second half deficit to beat No. 8 Kentucky 66-57 on Monday night. Ole Miss (16-7,…
Your Mississippi forecast for February 11
Northern Mississippi It's going to be a wet day, with showers that could include locally heavy rainfall and highs in the lower 50s. Expect more showers tonight, with lows in…
Shad White says dispute with fellow elected officials has pushed him closer to gubernatorial run
An ongoing rift between Republican State Auditor Shad White and a growing number of elected officials in Mississippi has widened over the last month. The second-term auditor said Monday the…
Mississippi House passes bill protecting inmates from raw chemicals
The Mississippi House of Representatives passed legislation to require prisons to provide inmates with protective gear when working with hazardous materials or raw chemicals. House Bill 658, authored by Rep.…
Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State Faces A Massive Challenge in Florida
There really is no rest for the weary in this year's SEC, as the conference enjoys an unprecedented campaign on the basketball court. Such is life for Mississippi State, as…
New charge levied against man accused of killing Jimmie ‘Jay’ Lee after discovery of remains
The man accused of killing former Ole Miss student Jimmie "Jay" Lee is facing an additional charge now that the deceased's remains have been found. Sheldon "Timothy" Herrington, Jr. is…
