2017 Sales Tax Holiday kicks off Friday
If you’ve been shopping for the kids’ school clothes, you may catch a break. A tax break, that is. The 9th Annual 2017 Sales Tax-Free...
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Senators call for reopening of poultry exports to China
by Sarah Ulmer
U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker are among the group of 37 bipartisan Senators calling for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to push the...
Data lacking between opioid abuse and entering foster care
“I would say that there is definitely a link between the opioid epidemic and children entering foster care,” said Supreme Court Justice Dawn Beam. Before...
Auto industry grows 64% in recent years, says MEC
The Mississippi Economic Council has released a study that outlines the impact of the automotive industry on the state. According to the study’s findings, the...
Rankin county deputies round up cocaine from stop
A Rankin County Interdiction Task Force Deputy with Pearl Police Department spotted a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe driving carelessly Monday night. The traffic stop quickly turned...
Back to School: Vaccines required
The first day of school of is just around the corner. Aside from uniforms, lunch money, and school supplies, a trip to the doctor may...
Back to School prep should start now
While the kids may dread it and the parents may be counting down, either way, it’ll be time to get back to school before you...
Mississippi Weekend: Theater, music, and matrimony
If you’re hunting for something to do this weekend, there’s plenty happening in Mississippi. Get ready for wedding season at the Summer MidSouth Wedding Show...
Mississippi celebrates 200th birthday with bike-centennial
by Alex Paton
West Point Growth Alliance to host Bike-Centennial. The event will be held Saturday July 8 from 10 a.m. to noon in downtown West Point. Attendees will be able...
FAA grants boost Mississippi airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved two new Airport Improvement Program grants for South Mississippi, including $2.3 million for the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport and...