New U.S. Courthouse to be built in Greenville
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Mississippi, and several Mississippi leaders joined for a groundbreaking event to...
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Senators urge Gov. Reeves to call special session over Jackson water
by Caleb Salers
Five Mississippi senators who represent the metro Jackson area have signed a letter asking Governor Tate Reeves to call a special session over the Jackson...
Tips for Mississippians affected by Pearl River flooding
Although the crest of the Pearl River at Jackson fell six inches short of falling within the major flooding category, buildings and roads in both...
Pearl River at Jackson crests at just under 35.5 feet
The Pearl River at Jackson crested Monday morning at 35.37 feet, slightly lower than the original projection of 36 feet. While the river has reached...
Gov. Reeves issues state of emergency amid Pearl River flooding
With the Pearl River now expected to crest at 35.5 feet on Monday, Governor Tate Reeves has issued a state of emergency. “My administration, including...
Prison escapee found hiding in dumpster, back in custody
by Caleb Salers
After a manhunt was issued for an escaped Mississippi prisoner on Thursday afternoon, inmate Shunekndrick Huffman has been placed back in custody at Central Mississippi...
Trial for woman accused of killing Carl the Rooster postponed
The trial for the woman charged with animal cruelty in the death of Carl the Rooster has been postponed. Kendra Shaffer, a former Jones County...
The debate over extending postpartum Medicaid coverage in Mississippi is far from over
The Senate once again attempted to extend postpartum Medicaid benefits from 60 days to one year during the 2022 session. S.B. 2033 made it through...
Ole Miss defensive back gives comical response to quarterback question
by Caleb Salers
The quarterback battle is heating up in Oxford. Starkville native Luke Altmyer and USC transfer Jaxson Dart are battling it out to become Ole Miss’s...
REPORT: Less than 3 percent of Mississippians have flood insurance as Pearl River rises
As the Pearl River is expected to crest on Monday, it’s been revealed that less than three percent of Mississippians have flood insurance. According to...