Mississippians with a good sense of humor are being called to participate in the Mississippi Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) annual Safety Message Contest, which is set to take place from July 17-31. “MDOT’s main focus is safety; we want everyone, … Continued
Summer is the perfect season to head over to the Gulf Coast and soak up everything it has to offer, including great seafood, beaches, and relaxation. But along with those amenities come unpleasantries – sunburn, extreme heat, and marine encounters … Continued
It’s been nearly four months since the late March tornadoes devastated portions of Mississippi, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency has provided more monetary relief to one Mississippi county. U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., announced on Tuesday that FEMA has … Continued
Over two weeks have passed since Merit Health River Region in Vicksburg officially closed its behavioral health unit, joining the dozens of hospitals across the state that are announcing closures and layoffs. The hospital transferred 50 beds to Merit Health … Continued
Mike Bianco had a huge day in the transfer portal, picking up two highly accomplished infielders. We talk about that plus have a conversation with former NFL tight end Benjamin Watson The post Rebel Report podcast: Mike Bianco has huge … Continued
A Mississippi-based company has announced plans to expand into a new manufacturing plant in Columbus, with the $4.45 million corporate investment expected to create 64 direct jobs. APEX Ammunition LLC, which will be relocating to a larger facility in the … Continued
Hinds Community College-Utica has been awarded $2.25 million from the National Science Foundation for a project that promotes diversity in STEM fields. The project, entitled “Implementation Project: Establishing a Cohesive Community College STEM-Institutional Transformation Academy” is under the direction of … Continued
One Mississippi tech startup has been awarded $250,000 from the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund, joining 23 other companies selected from across the nation to receive the grant funding. Buzzbassador’s CEO and co-founder Calvin Waddy, a 2018 MSU College … Continued
A Brandon man has been sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for attempted production of child pornography and possession of child pornography. According to court records, on June 29, 2021, agents … Continued
The Powerball jackpot has reached the $1 billion mark for the third time in game history after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Monday night. The winning numbers during Monday’s drawing were white balls 5, 8, 9, 17, … Continued