Mississippi may have a new state fruit soon thanks to the creative minds of fourth graders at Mannsdale Upper Elementary School. House Bill 1027, authored by Representative Jill Ford, R-Madison, would designate the blueberry as the official state fruit. The … Continued
Natchez has welcomed its first-ever female police chief. On Tuesday, the city’s Board of Aldermen voted to appoint Caroline “Cal” Green to the position she had held as an interim since former Police Chief Joseph Daughtry resigned and took the … Continued
If lawmakers choose not to pass a bill extending postpartum Medicaid, Mississippi is set to be the final state without either postpartum Medicaid extension or full-on Medicaid expansion. On Wednesday, the Wyoming legislature sent a bill to its governor extending postpartum … Continued
Memphis-based used car retailer American Car Center has closed all 40 locations throughout 10 states, including the company’s dealerships in Jackson, Gulfport, and Tupelo. Nearly one week ago, nearly 300 employees were notified through an email by American Car Center … Continued
On Wednesday night, Mississippi’s private school basketball champions were crowned. On the girls’ side, Madison Ridgeland Academy defeated Presbyterian Christian School 42-29 for the program’s third overall championship since 2007. 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧. 𝘖𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 … 𝘛𝘸𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘕𝘪𝘤𝘦 The Lady … Continued
Severe thunderstorms are likely across parts of central Mississippi late Thursday night through Friday morning. According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, tornadoes, some possibly strong, and damaging winds will be the main threats with the most intense storms. … Continued
Mississippi State is getting geared for an absolutely massive weekend of sports all over the south, but before the games begin, we have to catch up on your questions from the mailbag. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk dive into another … Continued
The Southeastern Conference has announced its 2023 women’s basketball postseason awards with multiple Rebels and Bulldogs receiving honors. Angel Baker of Ole Miss (22-7, 11-5 SEC) was named first-team All-SEC after leading the Rebels in both points (15.0) and assists … Continued
One Mississippi couch-hopper is going to be spending time in the slammer. First reported by The Natchez Democrat, on Wednesday morning, a lawn keeper noticed a man lying on the couch of a home that was temporarily unoccupied while the … Continued
A bill that would pay for nursing school for those who agree to work in Mississippi has passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Senate Bill 2373, authored by Senator Rita Parks, R-Corinth, would award nurses who agree … Continued