Legislation that would have allowed liquor sales on Sunday has died in the Mississippi Legislature. House Bill 384, authored by Rep. Brent Powell, R-Brandon, was introduced to authorize any Mississippi county, municipality, time, or other political subdivision that sells alcohol … Continued
An investigation has been launched after an inmate was found dead at Parchman Friday morning. As reported by WTVA, prison personnel found 30-year-old Earnest Williams unresponsive in his cell. He was then taken to a local hospital, where he was … Continued
For the first time since 2007, the Ole Miss women’s basketball team is heading to the Sweet 16. Though most college basketball fans were surprised by the 8-seed Lady Rebels making it this far, the husband of Ole Miss head … Continued
Postpartum Medicaid benefits for new mothers in Mississippi are anticipated to begin within the next few months following the passing of Senate Bill 2212 last week. The bill, which extends postpartum Medicaid benefits across the Magnolia State from 60 days … Continued
HUBFEST is returning to Hattiesburg this weekend. The city’s top premier arts and music festival will be held in the Historic Downtown Hattiesburg district from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. It will feature four stages of live music … Continued
Circuit Court Judge Lamar Pickard has ruled Mandy Gunasekara ineligible to run for public service commission, despite the Mississippi GOP recently deeming her eligible. Gunasekara, a Republican seeking the commission’s northern district seat, has been under scrutiny alleging she has not … Continued
Biloxi native Dr. Xavier Cole has been named the newest president at Loyola University in New Orleans. The private Jesuit university made the announcement official through a video message Thursday. “I am so honored and excited to be named the … Continued
A Mississippi State University professor has been arrested and charged with embezzlement after allegedly sending $39,000 in scholarship money to his spouse. According to a report from the school’s police department, Dr. Gary Packwood of Columbus is accused of stealing … Continued
Strong winds are expected Friday into Friday night as the pressure gradient tightens ahead of a developing strong weather system that’ll cross parts of central Mississippi. Sustained winds between 20-25 mph with gusts over 40 mph are expected. Northern Mississippi … Continued
Pelicans star Brandon Ingram posted a triple-double for the first time in his seven-year career Thursday night in the team’s 115-96 win over the Hornets. Joining Chris Paul and DeMarcus Cousins as the franchise’s only three players to put up … Continued