MSDH confirms 3,902 new COVID-19 cases in weekly report
On Thursday, the Mississippi State Department of Health confirmed 3,902 new COVID-19 cases. The seven-day update brings the state’s total number of recorded cases since...
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Senate bill to create registry for those guilty of misspending public funds
by Caleb Salers
As Mississippi’s legislative session continues to pick up steam, one lawmaker is focusing on strengthening the law to punish those guilty of bribery and misspending...
10 unusual bills proposed in Mississippi’s 2023 legislative session
The 2023 legislative session has kicked off in Mississippi, with lawmakers proposing several odd bills that may become effective this year. Here’s a list of...
Sen. Boyd introduces legislation to push for improved early intervention services
by Caleb Salers
As state lawmakers continue to introduce and debate policies they believe would benefit Mississippi’s citizens, one senator has proposed legislation aimed at improving the lives...
Applications open for Home Depot’s Retool Your School grant program
The application process for Home Depot’s Retool Your School program for 2023 has begun, providing Historically Black and Colored Universities (HBCUs) across the nation a...
Texas man pleads guilty to trafficking over 10,000 pills containing fentanyl in Mississippi
A Texas man has pleaded guilty to trafficking fentanyl after Rankin County Police discovered over 10,000 pills laced with the illegal substance during a traffic...
2 Aryan Circle gang members sentenced for attempted murder in Yazoo prison
by Caleb Salers
Two members of the Aryan Circle gang have been sentenced to 10 years in prison each for their role in the attempted murder of an...
Jay-Z, Yo Gotti dismiss federal lawsuits against Mississippi State Penitentiary
Two lawsuits filed by rappers Jay-Z and Yo Gotti on behalf of Mississippi inmates have come to an end. The lawsuits, filed in early 2020,...
Michael Watson announces reelection bid for Mississippi Secretary of State
by Caleb Salers
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson has announced his plans to run for reelection. Watson, a former state senator, was elected to office in 2019,...
USDA buys $42M worth of catfish at request of Mississippi congressional delegation
by Caleb Salers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has purchased $42 million of catfish products for distribution to various nutrition assistance programs, including charitable institutions. Members of...