Cochran, Wicker announce Americorps grants
U.S. Senators Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today announced $5.0 million in AmeriCorps grants to support tutorial and mentor programs in Mississippi. The...
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Facebook post prompts mental health conversation after Lincoln County shooting spree
by Jared Bounds
The Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police posted a plea to state lawmakers one day after eight people were killed in Lincoln County this weekend....
Legislative group begins further study of lottery impacts
The Mississippi House Lottery Study Working Group held its initial public meeting at the Capitol Thursday to discuss the process of studying the impacts a...
State flag won’t fly over Biloxi…for now
by Jared Bounds
The city council chambers were standing-room only Tuesday as protesters (both for and against keeping the state flag) sat in on the meeting and made...
FTC warns of phony “rebate” scam targeting veterans
by Jared Bounds
“You’ve been selected for a rebate on your healthcare!” Sorry, but it’s probably too good to be true. The Federal Trade Commission is warning of...
Gov. Bryant on Great Britain radio: President Trump is a “blue collar billionaire”
by Jared Bounds
Governor Phil Bryant went on with LBC’s Nigel Farage last night to discuss the role of President Donald Trump’s affinity for free trade markets. The...
Senators Wicker, Cochran, honor Mississippi fallen officers
U.S. Senators Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) have marked National Police Week, May 15-21, by honoring Mississippi police officers who have died in the...
Fishing rules changed at MDWFP lakes
by Jared Bounds
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Fisheries Bureau announced fishing regulation changes on several MDWFP managed lakes. At Lake Tom Bailey in Lauderdale...
Aircraft mechanic awarded Aviation Technician of the Year
The Federal Aviation Administration Office for the state of Mississippi has selected a Dean Aircraft Service mechanic as the Mechanic of the Year. Tom Meek,...
Mississippi ranks 6th worse for women: Treasurer explains why
A recent study by personal finance website Wallethub has ranked Mississippi as the 6th Worst State in the Nation for Working Moms. State Treasurer Lynn...