Mississippi National Guard returns Waynesboro center to city
The Mississippi National Guard has returned the Waynesboro Army National Guard Readiness Center to the city in an effort to reduce their force structure, increase...
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Reading scores rise across state
by Alex Paton
Mississippi’s third grade reading scores are continuing to rise. Throughout the state, 93.2% of 3rd graders passed the test and the initial pass rate has...
4 Mississippi counties get $195K for mosquito control
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi State Department of Health has awarded over $195K in additional mosquito control support grants to several local counties and municipalities. The grants will...
Sherman takes business-like approach to election
by Alex Paton
Howard Sherman will be on the Democrat ballot in the primary election coming up on Tuesday, June 5th. Sherman is the husband of actress Sela...
EPA administrator gives $2M to improve Mississippi water quality
by Alex Paton
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt joined over 50 farmers and landowners to announce two Gulf of Mexico Program grants totaling $2 million. During his...
Illegal immigrant jailed for re-entering U.S.
U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst has announced that Oscar Alfredo Burgon-Urrea, an undocumented immigrant from Honduras, is going to prison after illegally re-entering the country for...
Raytheon makes $100 million Mississippi investment
A $100 million investment is coming to Mississippi after an announcement from Raytheon. Raytheon, an industry-leading defense contractor, is expanding its radar manufacturing capabilities in...
Overdose reversing drug available to Mississippians
As the opioid epidemic continues, a potentially lifesaving drug has been made available to Mississippi pharmacies. Naloxone, a narcotic blocker, has been proven to reverse...
Unwanted calls end with PSC no-call app
by Alex Paton
Receiving unwanted phone calls can be a nuisance, and may even lead to identity theft, but Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley says the best way...
State Auditor issues $100,000 demand
The State Auditor’s Office has issued a demand aiming to recover fees from the city of Tchula. A news release from State Auditor Stacey Pickering states...