Traffic stop nets over 13 kilos of cocaine with a street value of over $500,000
Wednesday, Troopers seized 13.6 kilograms of cocaine and an 18-wheeler during a traffic stop on Interstate 55. The seized narcotics have an estimated street value of...
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In letter, McRae challenges John Kerry, Biden Administration on fossil fuel industry attacks
by Andi Davis
State Treasurer David McRae joined financial officers from 15 states on a letter condemning the Biden administration’s attempts to pressure banks and other large financial...
State won’t appeal as deadline approaches following Initiative 65 ruling
This Friday will mark two weeks since the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled that Initiative 65 was improperly placed on the ballot in November 2020—negating the...
Kickoff times set for Ole Miss, MSU & USM’s first three games of 2021 season
While the focus is on college baseball in Mississippi as we enter the postseason, its always football season in the South. With that in mind,...
‘Freedom Rides for Voting Rights’ movement to launch in Jackson on Juneteenth
Photo courtesy of blackvotersmatterfund.org Coinciding with the 60-year anniversary of the original ‘Freedom Rides,’ an organization by the name of Black Voters Matter will launch...
Ten breakthrough cases of South African variant identified in LTC facilities
Ten additional cases of the South African COVID-19 variant have been identified in association with outbreaks in two Mississippi long-term care facilities—Monroe Hall in Forrest...
Shortages still affecting reemerging economy
Employers are still struggling to fill open positions, though the President of the MS Manufacturers Association–John McKay–thinks Governor Tate Reeves’ decision to opt out of...
Mississippi Lottery Corporation names new president
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation is hiring from within for outgoing President Tom Shaheen’s replacement. The Board of Directors has announced its selection of Senior VP...
Suspect accused of shooting Southaven officer arrested in Arkansas
After a six-hour search that ended in Arkansas Tuesday, a suspect accused of shooting & injuring a Southaven Police officer is behind bars. 28-year-old Cody...
$3.1 Million in funding will double meat processing capacity in MS
by Andi Davis
The Mississippi Land, Water and Timber Resources Board (LWTRB) approved $3.1 million in financial assistance to seven livestock processing facilities to increase their capacity following...