The Mississippi Development Authority has extended the deadline for Gulf Coast Restoration Fund grant applications to August 9. In 2016, Mississippi reached a settlement with BP oil and gas company for $750 million over the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which … Continued
Five people have been arrested following a multi-year federal investigation into a major drug trafficking operation in and around central Mississippi. James Naylor, 59, Donald Jordan, 49, Cedrick Barber, 48, Aron Brown, 53, and Danita Wheeler, 58, were taken into … Continued
It didn’t take long for things to heat up in round one of political speeches at the 2024 Neshoba County Fair. During his time at the stump on Wednesday, State Auditor Shad White took aim at taxpayer dollars being used … Continued
Following a Sunflower County grand jury’s ruling that Indianola police officer Greg Capers had not broken any laws when he shot an 11-year-old boy and the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office following suit by not pursuing further charges, a judge has … Continued
Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Ty Pinkins fired shots at those currently holding power in Washington, including his incumbent opponent Republican Roger Wicker, during his stump speech at the Neshoba County Fair on Wednesday. In front of what was a … Continued
Football fans are anxiously awaiting the start of a new season, and while preseason games typically don’t get the job done, those in Mississippi might want to tune in to the NFL’s annual Hall of Fame Game on Thursday night. … Continued
State and federal officials have worked together to designate Thursday, August 1, 2024, as Gold Star Children’s Day to recognize the sacrifices of children of fallen service members. Last week, Gov. Tate Reeves signed his annual proclamation to honor those … Continued
As Republicans across the U.S. urge Democratic President Joe Biden to step down after recently announcing he won’t seek reelection, one prominent Mississippi Democrat is joining in on the calls for Biden to resign from his post immediately. De’Keither Stamps, … Continued
Three sanitation employees in Mississippi have been arrested for stealing trash bags. The Starkville Police Department announced the arrests of Dylan Coleman, 20, Douglas Erwin, 31, and Stevenson Tutton, Jr., 30, on Tuesday. The three were charged with embezzlement and … Continued
It’s been 10 years since Graceland Too – a local Holly Springs tourist spot dedicated to Elvis Presley – tragically closed its doors. But now, under new ownership, the once 24/7 attraction will be reopening to the public for one … Continued