Legislation designed to clarify who can use what restroom in Mississippi is dead at the capitol. In an attempt to restrict transgender people’s use of bathrooms and locker rooms in public buildings, Republican Sen.Josh Harkins authored the Securing Areas for … Continued
Mississippi lawmakers allowed a bill to die at Monday’s deadline that could have implemented mobile sports betting across the state. The Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act, which started as a full-force mobile sports gambling bill with protections set aside for … Continued
Southern Miss women’s basketball coach Joye Lee-McNelis has officially rung the bell. Just over one month after concluding her 20th season leading the Lady Eagles, McNelis has completed her chemotherapy and radiation treatments stemming from her latest cancer diagnosis. “She’s … Continued
After finishing the regular season with the franchise’s best record since 2007-08, the New Orleans Pelicans couldn’t garner much more momentum as a vital injury to Zion Williamson crept in to result in a first-round playoff bounce to the Oklahoma … Continued
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers are expected to vote this week on a proposal that would expand Medicaid coverage to tens of thousands more people, but it includes a work requirement that might not win federal approval. The state … Continued
Northern Mississippi It will be cloudy in the morning, then clearing with highs in the lower 80s. Tonight will be mostly clear with lows near 60. Central Mississippi You may see some patchy fog in the morning, then clearing with … Continued
Mississippi State baseball’s comeback season continues on, and now the Bulldogs find themselves with a very solid chance to bring a regional to Dudy Noble Field for the first time since the storybook 2021 campaign. What all needs to occur … Continued
An officer-involved shooting is being investigated in Mississippi. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is looking into an incident involving the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office that left one person hospitalized on Monday. Deputies reportedly responded to a call for service … Continued
Mississippi is likely to be adopting a more digital-friendly method of issuing and receiving search warrants. Both the House of Representatives and Senate passed conference reports approving legislation that would authorize electronic signatures to be utilized for search warrants. House … Continued
A major festival is coming to the Mississippi Delta this weekend. Steve Azar, the state’s music and culture ambassador, announced that four festivals have merged to give attendees a time they would never forget in the small town of Leland. … Continued