State could lose money over closed bridges
In a time where the funding for Mississippi’s roads and bridges is the hot topic at the state Capitol, the closing of 100 bridges could...
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March on Mississippi: Start time and who will be there
by Chad Dixon
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is expected to join more than 1,000 protesters this Saturday in the March on Mississippi. The event will take place at...
Senate scrapping of online sales tax draws rebuke from House members
by Jared Bounds
Representative Charles Busby, R-Pascagoula, and chairman of the House Transportation Committee, sent a clear message to his colleagues in the senate by tabling bills that...
Nissan Mississippi faces OSHA fine ahead of union march
by Jared Bounds
The automaker is coming under scrutiny from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration amid blooming efforts for labor union organization....
Bobby Rush honored before lawmakers
Legislators honored Mississippi Blues musician, Bobby Rush in the Mississippi House Chamber with the presentation of House Concurrent Resolution 67 on Tuesday, Feb. 28, for...
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...
Magnolia Film Festival kicks off Thursday
The 20th annual Magnolia Independent Film Festival will take place March 2 – 4 at Hollywood Premier Cinemas in Starkville as a showcase for independent...
UPDATE: Severe weather expected Wednesday
by Chad Dixon
UPDATE 2/28/17, 11:05 a.m. – A cold front is expected to move into the state Wednesday morning, bringing with it severe weather. According to the...
Mississippi Braves expecting exciting addition
by Sarah Ulmer
PEARL- The Mississippi Braves have unveiled a plan for a brand new HD video board. ...
Fix our roads: Thousands petition lawmakers for road funding
If you’ve driven down a Mississippi road, you’ve endured the bumps, the potholes–and maybe you’ve changed your route because of closed bridges. The Mississippi Economic...