A former Holmes County employee is in legal trouble for embezzling public funds. State Auditor Shad White announced on Wednesday that Melissa Upchurch has pled guilty to mishandling public money while serving as the county’s secretary for the water and … Continued
The Mississippi Senate killed a bill on Wednesday that would have merged the Mississippi University for Women and Mississippi State University. The legislation came as a surprise to school officials on both sides after a last-minute amendment was made last … Continued
Mississippi is one step closer to forcing high riders to abide by a new regulation. The House of Representatives on Wednesday voted in favor of outlawing “squatted” vehicles, or those whose front bumpers are raised four or more inches above … Continued
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