Mississippi nursing homes on list of troubled facilities in Senate report
There is a long list of troubled nursing homes that the federal government allegedly knew about, but the public didn’t. According to a Senate report...
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Top stories of 2018
by Alex Paton
The New Year is officially here, but let’s take a moment to look back on some of the top stories from 2018. It was a...
BP money bill passes Senate, heads to House
by Alex Paton
The bill to divvy up funds from the BP oil spill settlement has passed the Senate and is headed to the House. After some debate,...
Featured Speaker Gunn talks roads and bridges “We have taken the issue seriously”
by Alex Paton
Many of your bridges are shut down in Mississippi, and the state is facing a failing infrastructure. Speaker of the House Philip Gunn says they...
Featured BP money distribution continues to be debated after legislature adjourns
by Alex Paton
Legislators say they are looking for a special session to come to an agreement on setting aside money from the BP oil spill settlement. After...
Featured Chris McDaniel: “Troubled” by Governor’s appointment of Hyde-Smith
by Alex Paton
With Governor Phil Bryant’s appointment of Commissioner of Agriculture Cindy Hyde-Smith to replace U.S. Senator Thad Cochran’s seat. Senator Chris McDaniel shared his thoughts on...
Featured Thad Cochran issues farewell statement to Senate
U.S. Senator Thad Cochran issued his farewell statement to the Senate during time set aside by the Senate Majority Leader for Senators to recognize Cochran’s...
Featured Senate passes bill that looks to arm teachers
by Alex Paton
Schools in Mississippi could offer firearm training to staff and strengthen campus security under a bill passed by the Senate. The plan, which is part...
Featured Senate amendment aims to arm Mississippi teachers
The nation continues to grieve after the shooting in Parkland last week, and leaders continue to look for ways to prevent another tragedy from occurring....
Featured Entergy Mississippi praises passage of fairness language bill in Senate
by Alex Paton
The Senate has passed a bill that reauthorizes the Mississippi Public Service Commission to be the first place that electric utility issues would be discussed....