Mississippi Dept. of Public Safety announces creation of new cyber unit
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced Friday the creation of the state’s first-ever cyber unit. As part of the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security,...
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Ricky Flynt named project manager supervisor of Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund
Ricky Flynt has been appointed to lead the long-debated Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund, according to an announcement by Governor Tate Reeves. On Friday, Reeves...
‘It’s just lawless’: Mississippi attorney general weighs in on Veterans Affairs providing abortions
by Caleb Salers
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has joined 17 other states’ attorneys general in filing a brief supporting a Texas nurse who sued the Department of...
Lawmakers look to ban direct sale of electric vehicles in Mississippi
Legislation that would prohibit electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers from the direct sale of vehicles has passed the Mississippi House of Representatives and now heads to...
Chapel Hart releases new song ‘Glory Days,’ announces tour dates
America’s Got Talent top-five finalist Chapel Hart has released a new song called “Glory Days” just before the Poplarville-based band begins its first nationwide tour....
House passes bill decriminalizing the use of fentanyl test strips
A bill that would remove fentanyl test strips from being considered paraphernalia has passed unanimously in the Mississippi House of Representatives. House Bill 722, which...
Legislation that would prohibit gender-affirming care for minors passes House
The Mississippi House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that would ban gender-affirming care for minors. As one of more than two dozen states seeking...
Natchez native Glen Ballard chosen as 2023 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee
Natchez native Glen Ballard has been chosen as an inductee into this year’s Songwriters Hall of Fame. The six-time Grammy award winner has worked with...
Former city of Jackson employee convicted for wire fraud scheme
by Caleb Salers
A former city of Jackson employee has been convicted for fraudulently obtaining tens of thousands of dollars in grant money intended for artistic projects in...
Establishment of burn center at UMMC approved by IHL
The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s request to establish a burn center on its main campus in Jackson has been approved by the Mississippi Institutions...