While state leaders continue to stand firmly against Medicaid expansion, citing the cost of the program, a new report from the state economist offers an opposing viewpoint. Filed by State Economist Corey Miller, the report does not make a recommendation … Continued
With combined jackpots nearing $1 billion, Powerball®, Mega Millions® and Mississippi Match 5 continue to gain momentum as weekend drawings approach. The jackpot for tonight’s drawing of Mississippi Match 5 is now an estimated $80,000. If there is no jackpot winner … Continued
The Pearl River men’s soccer program will honor the life and legacy of former Wildcat Cayce Seal prior to Friday’s 7 p.m. home match against Meridian. Cayce Seal Seal passed away in June while working as a lineman in New Orleans. The ceremony will take place … Continued
The year’s first human case of West Nile Virus has been reported in Holmes County. Positive mosquito samples have been detected in Harrison, Hinds, Jackson, Lincoln, Madison, and Rankin Counties. Transmission West Nile virus is most commonly spread to people … Continued
Mike Leach’s track record as a head coach is pretty formulaic. His teams get better each year, both in production and in the win/loss column. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk go back in time to look at Leach’s stops at … Continued
Data shared by Mississippi’s leading medical expert outlines the mortality rate for patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in the state. Between the onset of the pandemic and March 2021, the MSDH data shows that there were 32,098 COVID-19-associated hospital discharges in … Continued
One of 4 suspects charged with capital murder in the death of a Jackson County man will spend the rest of his life in prison. Joseph McLeod had been arrested several times before the murder of Dustin Suttles of Gautier. … Continued
In November, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to review a Mississippi law that bans most abortions after 15 weeks. Originally passed by the Mississippi Legislature in 2018 and signed into law by then-Governor Phil Bryant, the law was blocked … Continued
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As the Senate Education Committee holds a hearing to discuss teacher pay, Governor Tate Reeves has released a report compiled by the ‘Governor’s Human Capital Task Force’ detailing the steps that state leaders need to take in order to address … Continued