A former city of Jackson employee has been convicted for fraudulently obtaining tens of thousands of dollars in grant money intended for artistic projects in Mississippi’s capital city. According to court documents, 47-year-old Keyshia Sanders, the city’s former constituent service … Continued
The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s request to establish a burn center on its main campus in Jackson has been approved by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning. The Mississippi Burn Center at UMMC will fill a void created by … Continued
A Georgia man has been arrested after more than 70 pounds of methamphetamine was discovered during a traffic stop along I-20 in Rankin County. According to Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey, a member of the Rankin County Criminal Interdiction Unit … Continued
Mississippi’s graduation rate has hit an all-time high in state history for the 2021-22 school year, with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) releasing the statewide rate of 88.9 percent. Rates are based on students who entered ninth grade for … Continued
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A federal court has ruled that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers violated the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and harmed the Mississippi Sound upon opening the Bonnet Carré Spillway. U.S. District Judge Louis Guirola, Jr., ordered the Corps … Continued
The Mississippi Poison Control Center is experiencing an alarming increase in calls regarding children who have consumed marijuana-laced foods at home, causing illnesses requiring them to visit the emergency room. In 2022, the center fielded 36 calls concerning the ingestion … Continued
As conflict over religion’s influence on public schools continues, one lawmaker in Mississippi has introduced legislation that could eventually reinstate prayers within the state’s schools. Rep. Oscar Denton, D-Vicksburg, recently proposed a trigger bill that would allow student-led prayer over … Continued
United Furniture has been allowed by a federal judge to move to Chapter 11 bankruptcy less than two months after laying off its entire workforce. On November 22, United’s 2,700 employees were notified via text message and email that the … Continued
Grocery prices have skyrocketed across the nation over the past few months, with consumers taking notice of the inflated cost of several household staples. Throughout the U.S., the cost of goods including butter, flour, milk, and eggs has risen exponentially … Continued