Sex offenders could pay for trooper school under new bill
JACKSON, MISS– One of the main talking points of this legislative session is the incredible shortage of state troopers. ...
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‘News To-Go’ for Monday 1/16
by kim
Politics will pack plenty of ‘pizazz’ into this third week of the New Year, and we’ll kick it off on an educational note. Today: EdBuild,...
Senator Cochran approved for U.S. Senate Appropriations chair
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) has received the approval of his Republican colleagues to serve as the chairman of the Senate Committee...
Senator Wicker speaks on Trump’s First 100 days
Washington, D.C.–The first 100-day period after a new President takes office is a pivotal time for any administration, and President-elect Donald Trump has made promises...
New information emerges in Greenville church arson/vandalism case
GREENVILLE, MISS– The man police believe to be responsible for the November 1 arson and vandalism of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church was arrested Wednesday. ...
Lt. Gov Tate Reeves talks upcoming legislative session
JACKSON, MISS– The first gavel-in for the legislative session is just two weeks away. Lt. Governor Tate Reeves said there is much to be accomplished...
Fiscal 2018 budget makes cuts, follows discoveries by working groups
JACKSON, Miss — The Joint Legislative Budget Committee released Thursday a Fiscal 2018 budget that reduces spending by 3 percent and includes efficiencies found by legislative...
Federal grant will improve emergency communications in Mississippi
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant have welcomed the release of $33 million in...
Election season officially over: Runoff results in
JACKSON, MISS– The results of Tuesday’s runoff have come in and the seats for the House and courts are now filled. ...
County supervisors, engineers announce “road show” to address infrastructure concerns
JACKSON, MISS– The Mississippi Association of Supervisors (MAS) and the MS Association of County Engineers (MACE) have announced the state for the 2016 County Road Show. ...