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...
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...
$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...
Joint meetings on Medicaid planned for summer months
Efforts to push Medicaid expansion into law through the ballot initiative process are dead for now, but lawmakers are aware if the initiative option is...
The difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day
by Andi Davis
Memorial Day is Monday, May 31st. The following article was published on Military.com by T. T. Robinson A few years ago, there was a viral Facebook...
Palazzo returns from southern border with deep concerns about the worsening crisis
by Andi Davis
Mississippi Congressman Steven Palazzo recently toured the southern border with the Congressional Border Security Caucus, witnessing ports of entry and emergency intake facilities as well...
Ingalls hosting drive-in hiring event in Meridian Thursday
Ingalls Shipbuilding will host a drive-in hiring event for job seekers from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Thursday, May 27 at Meridian Community College...
Unusual partnership benefits coastal conservation
When you think conservation, beer probably doesn’t enter your mind. But thanks to a partnership between the Mississippi Aquarium and Chandeleur Island Brewing Co., proceeds...