Amid speculation that U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith could possibly be selected by President-elect Donald Trump as the next Secretary of Agriculture, the Republican lawmaker from Mississippi has decided to remain in her current role. In a news release issued Friday … Continued
Mississippi is making strides in funding programs intended to make college tuition more economically feasible for families. According to State Treasurer David McRae, the Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (MPACT) Legacy Plan has reached 100.1% funding. When the treasurer first … Continued
Grammy-winning Mississippi bluesman Cedric Burnside has been nominated once again for one of the greatest honors in music. Burnside is up for Best Traditional Blues Album for his latest album “Hill Country Love.” Released back in April, Burnside’s most recent … Continued
Ahead of a pair of judicial runoffs set to take place two days before Thanksgiving, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is reminding eligible voters that circuit clerk offices will soon be open to those who need to vote absentee. … Continued
Officials with the Internal Revenue Service remind members of the U.S. Armed Forces that veterans and their families may qualify for special tax benefits. Regardless of how simple or complex a member of the military’s tax inquiries may be, the … Continued
A former Mississippi Gulf Coast church worship leader and real estate agent faces up to 30 years in prison for producing child pornography. According to court documents, Tyler Selby, 34, was identified when authorities in the United Kingdom recovered a … Continued
Northern Mississippi Today will be mostly sunny, with highs in the lower 60s. Tonight will be mostly clear, with lows in the lower 40s. Central Mississippi Today will be sunny with highs in the upper 60s. Tonight will be mostly … Continued
An investigation is underway after an officer-involved shooting left one person dead in McComb. According to a news release, officers with the McComb Police Department responded Thursday to a report of a suspicious vehicle. When they arrived at the location … Continued
Runners, families, and wildlife enthusiasts are gearing up for Mississippi Aquarium’s annual Otter Trotter 5K, set to take place the day before Thanksgiving. This year’s event will combine fitness, family fun, and a festive sneak peek of “A Magical Mississippi … Continued
A man pled guilty Thursday in connection with a homicide that occurred on the Natchez Trace Parkway six years ago. According to court documents and statements made in open court, Christian Mitchel Mondragon Gonzales, 29, of Mexico, had an altercation … Continued