Following the disqualification of two Democratic gubernatorial candidates over statements of economic interest, an attorney representing Bob Hickingbottom is arguing that the former candidate was unlawfully removed from the race. In a letter sent to Tyree Irving, the chairman of … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed 1,068 new COVID-19 cases in its weekly report. The seven-day update brings the state’s total number of cases since the onset of the pandemic to 993,035. With 17 additional deaths, 13,402 Mississippians … Continued
The threat of severe storms later this week has increased, according to the National Weather Service in Jackson. An Enhanced risk is now in place for a good portion of central Mississippi from late Friday afternoon into the overnight. With … Continued
This weekend’s series with Vanderbilt looms large for Mississippi State, and it starts with figuring out a way to stop giving away early leads. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss the options Chris Lemonis has for his weekend starters, and … Continued
With nearly 30 years teaching and successfully coaching basketball, one of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s best Greta Ainsworth will retire at the end of the 2022-23 school year. During 14 years at Pass Christian High School as the girls’ basketball … Continued
Pass Christian has been named one of this year’s “Best Places to Live on the Coast” in the spring issue of Coastal Living, making history as the first time a community on the Mississippi Gulf Coast has been included on … Continued
The final version of legislation regarding Jackson’s court system and the Capitol Police force is scheduled to be debated by a group of nine white conferees and just one Black lawmaker. House Bill 1020, which has been the center of … Continued
Pecan farmers in Mississippi will now be able to crack down on pecan thefts after Governor Tate Reeves’ approval of Senate Bill 2523. The bill, which would “revise the criminal and civil penalties for violating the provisions of the pecan … Continued
Mississippi State has a new top dog on campus. On Wednesday, the university introduced Bully XXII, or “Dak,” who is the new live English Bulldog official mascot of the school. Introducing @BullyXXII, Dak! #HailState pic.twitter.com/h0fZoGUcBI — Mississippi State Athletics (@HailState) … Continued
The 2023 legislative session is quickly coming to an end, with sine die anticipated to be called in less than two weeks. Senate Appropriations Chairman Briggs Hopson stated that at this time, the majority of appropriation bills are not expected … Continued