New campaign looks to tackle mental health crisis worsened by COVID-19
May is known across America as Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) is encouraging those experiencing mental health or...
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Hyde-Smith to EPA: Enough talk, it’s time to get the Yazoo Pumps back on track
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) said a “quick resolution” is needed to revive the Yazoo Backwater Area flood control pump project that the Environmental Protection...
Ole Miss late-season surge opens NCAA opportunities
It’s been a roller-coaster season for Ole Miss baseball. Back in March, the Rebels held the No. 1 spot in the nation before losing it...
Mississippi to receive over $250K in Ford settlement
Over $250,000 is coming back to Mississippi as a part of the 41-state settlement with Ford Motor Company after false advertisements were put out for...
Mississippi gas prices hit new record high
The average price per gallon for regular fuel in Mississippi has gone up four cents from Tuesday, reaching a new record high of $4.16 per...
New hires for Capitol Police and MBI announced
In an effort to combat increasing crime rates in Jackson, Governor Tate Reeves and Commissioner Sean Tindell have announced three new hirings to the Mississippi...
Jury duty telephone scams reported in Madison and Rankin Counties
A recent string of telephone scams has been reported in both Madison and Rankin Counties, with the fraudulent callers requesting payment for a missed jury...
Rep. Guest introduces resolution honoring fallen police officers
As National Police Week continues, Congressman Michael Guest (R-Miss.) and Congresswoman Julia Letlow (R-La.) have introduced a resolution honoring fallen law enforcement officers. H.R. 1114...
$50,000 Powerball ticket purchased in Mississippi
One lucky Mississippi Lottery player’s week started off strong with the purchase of a Powerball® ticket worth $50,000 from the Monday, May 16, drawing. The lucky...
Starkville man guilty of defrauding $6 million in COVID-19 relief funds
Starkville native Christopher Paul Lick pleaded guilty on Monday to one count of wire fraud after defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of more than...