10-foot alligator breaks state record, just misses world record
Alligator season is officially underway in Mississippi, and a state record has already been broken. “Last night, I got a call that an alligator was...
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William Carey becomes largest medical school in Mississippi
Over the course of just 12 years, the College of Osteopathic Medicine at William Carey University has grown into the largest medical school in the...
New U.S. Courthouse to be built in Greenville
by Caleb Salers
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...
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...
Rep. Thompson announces up to $550M ARPA funding for underserved farmers
by Caleb Salers
Congressman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding up to $550 million in funding to support projects for...
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...
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...
Here are the highest public official salaries in Mississippi
by Caleb Salers
The Mississippi Center for Public Policy (MCPP) has released its Fat Cat Report to highlight how much public officials are being paid in the Magnolia...