After being arrested for the third time in four months, embattled Columbus City Councilman Pierre Beard is being given 30 days to pay off his fines. The decision was passed down by a judge on Tuesday afternoon after Beard was … Continued
As Mississippi continues to face high infant and maternal mortality rates, new legislation that serves to combat the state’s staggering health statistics for babies and mothers has been signed into law. After advancing in an overwhelming 117-5 vote by the … Continued
As this year’s NFL free agency continues to heat up, a handful of Mississippians in the league are getting new contracts. The biggest of which came for former Mississippi State defensive tackle Chris Jones, who resigned with the Kansas City … Continued
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker has hopped on as a co-sponsor of the Laken Riley Act, a measure requiring federal immigration authorities to arrest and detain illegal immigrants charged with theft or burglary. The bill, which was introduced in the Senate … Continued
As Mississippi continues to face an ongoing hospital crisis, lawmakers in the Senate have passed legislation to remedy some of the issues faced in the Delta. With many healthcare facilities in the area facing financial turmoil and running the risk … Continued
Ole Miss and head basketball coach Chris Beard have agreed to a contract extension. Though year one is not quite over as the Rebels are currently preparing for round one of the SEC Tournament against Texas A&M, Beard has already … Continued
The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) announced its postseason awards with Jackson State women’s basketball taking home two of the five major awards. Head coach Tomekia Reed was voted SWAC Coach of the Year for the second season in a row … Continued
Two teenagers have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a shooting that left a man severely injured. According to Jackson Police, the shooting took place on Porter Street around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6. 14-year-old Julius Bonner was … Continued
Northern Mississippi You could see some patchy fog this morning. Today will be mostly sunny with highs in the mid-70s. Tonight will be partly cloudy with lows near 60. Central Mississippi Patchy fog this morning, then partly sunny with a … Continued
Despite allowing five runs in the ninth inning, Southern Miss upset No. 14 Alabama 9-7 in Hattiesburg during Tuesday’s midweek matchup. The Golden Eagles (11-6) beat the Crimson Tide (15-2) for the fourth straight time when hosting and the seventh … Continued