Mississippi rural roads among the poorest, most dangerous in the US
TRIP, a national transportation research group, has released a new study on rural roads in America. The findings were not good for the Magnolia State....
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Can’t wait? 4th of July events for Friday
If you just can’t wait for the 4th of July on Tuesday, you can get a head start on the festivities Friday night. In Cleveland, hit...
Multicraft International Opens Multicraft Ventures in Pelahatchie
Officials from Multicraft International, state and local leaders celebrated the grand opening of the company’s new division, Multicraft Ventures, LLC, in Pelahatchie. The project is...
Rain didn’t dampen Bicentennial North Celebration in Oxford
Mississippi is in the midst of a year-long celebration of her 200th birthday, and despite the rainy conditions, the party continued this weekend in Oxford....
Appeal to Mississippi Sup. Court could have effects on custody battles across U.S.
by Jared Bounds
June 22, 2017 A case before the Mississippi Supreme Court that could change the way custody battles play out across the country has entered a...
Unemployment numbers show economic increase
The latest numbers from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security shows the lowest rate of unemployment in the state’s history. Mississippi’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate...
IRS warning of new twist on old phone scam
by Jared Bounds
In recent years, thousands of people have lost millions of dollars and their personal information to tax scams and fake IRS communication. Scammers use the...
University study calls Medicaid a “lifeline” for children, families, and communities
by Jared Bounds
In Mississippi, over 50 percent of children rely on Medicaid for their healthcare coverage. In a state marked by a majority of rural area, Medicaid...
Municipal elections see fresh faces in city leadership
by Jared Bounds
It was a soggy Tuesday, but Mississippi voters turned out to vote for their local leadership: While some mayoral races were decided in the primary...
Trump Organization plans to open hotels in Mississippi
by Sarah Ulmer
Sons Donald Jr. and Eric have announced that the Trump franchise will be expanding to the Magnolia State as part of it’s “American Idea” chain...