The Mississippi Senate has passed a bill that would transfer ownership of Jackson’s water system to a new public entity as a response to recurring issues at the capital city’s water treatment plants. According to Senate Bill 2889, which is titled … Continued
The Biloxi Shuckers announced new ownership Tuesday afternoon. According to a release from the team, the Shuckers have been sold by Biloxi Baseball LLC and its managing partner Ken Young to Shuckers Baseball LLC, a Mississippi entity owned and operated … Continued
Rankin County deputies have seized 44 kilograms, or roughly 97 pounds, of cocaine. According to Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey, on Monday, a deputy with the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office’s Criminal Interdiction Team conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 20 … Continued
The Mississippi Match 5 jackpot has increased for the third time since the previous drawing, with the newly announced total nearing almost $100,000 more than three days ago. Following Saturday night’s drawing, the jackpot was previously advertised to have risen … Continued
Two bills that would name Mississippi’s state fruit and gemstone have become one step closer to being a reality after being passed in the House of Representatives. On Monday, lawmakers voted in favor of House Bill 1027 and HB 772, … Continued
Mississippi State senior forward Tolu Smith has been named SEC Player of the Week. The Bay St. Louis native is the first player from either Mississippi State or Ole Miss to earn the honor this season. Smith’s recognition comes after … Continued
The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Department of Public Safety is looking for the individual or individuals behind a recent vandalization of the Nanih Waiya Mound. The 25-foot high, 218-foot-long mound at Nanih Waiya, which means “leaning hill,” is believed … Continued
Two former Coahoma Community College employees have been convicted of stealing more than $750,000 from the school. State Auditor Shad White announced Monday afternoon that Gwendolyn Jefferson and Stacie Neal were each sentenced to five years in prison after pleading … Continued
Northern Mississippi– Mostly cloudy with isolated showers and highs in the lower to mid-60s today. Tonight will be cloudy with a slight chance of showers during the night. Lows will be in the mid-50s. Central Mississippi– Mostly cloudy with scattered … Continued
It appeared all systems were go for Texas and Oklahoma to join the SEC ahead of schedule in 2024, but recent news makes it appear the two schools will wait out the Big 12 and remain in place until 2025. … Continued