Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience celebrate first Hall of Fame class
On the second floor of the State Capitol representatives from all walks of government announced the 18 finalists for the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience...
Lamar County dispatch makes emotional final call for volunteer firefighter
by Jared Bounds
The dispatch operators voice cracked as she thanked Loretta Lynn Sykes for her years of service as a volunteer firefighter. “Lorri” had been a volunteer...
Mississippi’s lawmakers hard at work in D.C.
Mississippi’s congressional delegation are staying active in D.C. U.S. Senators Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) have resumed their legislative effort to authorize a...
Phone scam from the “grandkids”
by Sarah Ulmer
The phone rings and the voice on the other end says they need grandma’s help because they’re in a bind and need cash fast. Don’t be...
Bills dead after committee deadline
by Sarah Ulmer
While many bills survived Tuesday’s deadline, many notable bills died in committee....
Domestic abuse bill dies in committee
A bill that would have made domestic abuse grounds for divorce has died in committee. Senate bill 2703 was killed in the Judiciary A committee...
Party with Dr. Seuss
by kim
It’s a name synonymous with fun (and a subtle undercurrent of rebellion). Not Theodore Geisel (real name), but his mischievous alias, Dr. Seuss. Geisel was...
Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship bill clears committee
Legislation that would expand the Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship has cleared the Education Committee. House Bill 1046 now awaits approval from the Appropriations Committee before heading to...
Waller to fill MEC shoes after CEO retires
Scott Waller has been named the interim president and CEO of the Mississippi Economic Council as current head Blake Wilson prepares for his retirement. Waller’s...
Legislative Wrap up for the week of Feb. 13, 2017
by Sarah Ulmer
JACKSON- It was a seemingly quiet week at the Capitol with only a few major bills causing a stir among lawmakers. ...