Parchman regains full national accreditation after nearly a decade
For the first time in nearly a decade, the Mississippi State Penitentiary (MSP) at Parchman has regained full national accreditation following testing by the American...
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Dead or alive? Legislation that made it out of committee deadline day
Following Tuesday’s deadline for general bills and constitutional amendments to come out of their corresponding committees, Mississippi lawmakers have cut down on the issues they...
First Black female Mississippi lawmaker announces retirement after 38 years
by Caleb Salers
Mississippi’s first Black female lawmaker will not be seeking reelection. Representative Alyce Clarke, D-Jackson, announced her retirement on Tuesday at the Mississippi State Capitol, putting...
Ocean Springs nominated for 2 national tourism awards
Ocean Springs is once again in the running for national tourism awards. The vibrant Coastal Mississippi city with a population of fewer than 25,000 people...
Officials respond to bill that would create appointed judicial system in Capitol Complex Improvement District
by Caleb Salers
A House bill that would create an unelected governing body within Mississippi’s capital city has been garnering a lot of attention. Representative Trey Lamar, R-Senatobia,...
Bill looks to create financial benefits program for volunteer firefighters
Legislation has been introduced that aims to provide volunteer firefighters in Mississippi with annual payments as an incentive to serve communities across the state. If...
Biden grants MDOT $60M for projects in Harrison, Hancock counties
President Joe Biden has announced the awarding of several grants to projects across the nation, with the Mississippi Department of Transportation set to receive $60...
$1 million in proceeds from Sanderson Farms Championship donated to Children’s of Mississippi
A portion of proceeds from the 2022 Sanderson Farms Championship was presented to Friends of Children’s Hospital Tuesday morning. During a news conference, Century Club...
Alyssa Nichols to represent Mississippi as the state’s first FIFA referee
by Caleb Salers
For the first time in state history, a Mississippian has been selected to officiate for the world’s largest sporting governing body. Jackson native Alyssa Nichols,...
Medical marijuana sales begin to ramp up across the Magnolia State
The sale of medical marijuana has officially begun in Mississippi, with the first medical cannabis products being purchased in Brookhaven and Oxford last week. Nearly...