A Mississippi senator has been cleared of a DUI charge brought against him last year in Alabama. Sen. Michael McLendon, R-Hernando, was arrested in June of 2023 near Foley, Ala. after law enforcement responded to a call of reckless driving … Continued
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats intend to hold a virtual vote to formally make President Joe Biden their nominee in the first week of August, pushing ahead with plans to do so before the party’s convention opens in person two weeks … Continued
A new task force aimed at addressing mental health in Mississippi schools began meeting at the state capitol in Jackson on Wednesday. The K-12 and Postsecondary Mental Health Task Force, comprised of 24 members across government, education, and healthcare, will … Continued
Ole Miss defensive tackle JJ Pegues is being recognized for his work off the field ahead of the 2024 college football season. Pegues, an Oxford native, has been named a nominee for the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team for … Continued
The great Michael Katz of the Daily Journal joined us to talk about if Ole Miss is “ready” for this moment on the national stage. We also talked about Lane Kiffin, expectations, and more The post Rebel Report podcast: Is … Continued
Six minors have been convicted by a court for setting two different fires at a vacant school in Drew last October. The first blaze was reported at the abandoned facility on Saturday, October 14, 2023, and was extinguished by the … Continued
The world’s largest manufacturer of home furnishings will be expanding production in northeast Mississippi. Ashley Furniture has announced plans to increase operations at two of its existing locations in Lee County. This project will expand Ashley’s foam and mattress production … Continued
Jackson Public School teachers and hourly staff are getting a “significant” pay increase for the 2024-25 academic year. Per a statement from the school district, the Jackson Public School Board of Trustees approved a major increase in the local supplement … Continued
Late Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach has been brought up multiple times during SEC Media Days this week, the second time the event has taken place since Leach passed away in December 2022. On Monday, following his podium speech, … Continued
A 17-year-old student-athlete from Mississippi was struck and killed by a vehicle in Pennsylvania last week. According to a release from the York County Coroner’s Office, Quinterrion Smith was visiting Springettsbury Township, Pa. with his basketball team on July 11. … Continued