Just one month after six Mississippi counties received a disaster declaration from the White House, federal assistance for homeowners and renters has surpassed $5 million. By Wednesday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency had approved more than $5.2 million in grants … Continued
Looking at your statewide forecast for Friday, July 12, it could be a mix of rain and sunshine to start the weekend. The following information is provided by the National Weather Service. Northern Mississippi Not much rain is expected in … Continued
It’s called the unofficial kickoff of football season, and this year SEC Media Days is bigger than ever before. So what’s on the docket as Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk prepare for a trip to Texas? The guys discuss the … Continued
Legendary football coach Monte Kiffin, the father of Ole Miss frontman Lane Kiffin, has passed away. Officials with the Ole Miss athletics department announced on Thursday that Monte died in Oxford with his loved ones nearby. “Monte Kiffin, 84, peacefully … Continued
Mississippi’s highest-elected state officials may have opposing tax agendas going into the 2025 legislative session. While Gov. Tate Reeves has maintained that chief among the top priorities of his second term is to completely eliminate Mississippi’s income tax, or what … Continued
Two Mississippi nonprofits have each received a $50,000 award from the Nissan Foundation for their community-building campaigns. As part of its initiative to deliver a share of $1.2 million to 44 nonprofits across the nation, Nissan has granted the funds … Continued
Pascagoula is now being referred to as the “icebreaker capital of the world,” following the White House’s announcement on Thursday to expand forces in the Arctic region. Bollinger Shipyards, which has a location in Pascagoula along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, … Continued
An Indianapolis CPA pled guilty on Wednesday to assisting in the preparation of false tax returns on behalf of clients in Mississippi and elsewhere in an illegal tax shelter. According to court records, Jason L. Crace prepared income tax returns … Continued
After the father of Lauren Johansen – the 22-year-old Mississippi nursing student allegedly slain by her ex-boyfriend – decried how her accused murderer’s release was handled by authorities, the office that supervised the release has admitted they made a mistake that may … Continued
A Mississippi corrections officer has been arrested after allegedly sneaking contraband to an inmate. According to the Winston County Sheriff’s Department, 35-year-old Nikita Carer was taken into custody after she was accused of sneaking a cell phone, marijuana, and non-jail … Continued