JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court should overturn Mississippi’s Jim Crow-era practice of removing voting rights from people convicted of certain felonies, including nonviolent crimes such as forgery and timber theft, attorneys say in new court papers. Most … Continued
A Mississippi teacher is out of a job after accidentally feeding her students dog treats. The unnamed teacher at Calhoun City High School thought she was giving students beef jerky during a class birthday party. In reality, it was beef … Continued
Lawyers on both sides of a corruption scandal in Mississippi’s capital city are seeking to delay the upcoming trial date, citing not enough time to review evidence. Legal counsel for Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Councilman Aaron Banks, and Hinds … Continued
Andrew Abadie with PinebeltSPORTS joins the show with another update on Southern Miss’s search for a new head football coach and analyzes what could have gone wrong this season. Plus, Bob and Kelly talk USM basketball. The post SuperTalk Eagle … Continued
A former Mississippi probation officer has pleaded guilty to six counts of embezzlement. According to a news release from State Auditor Shad White, LaCosta Lee admitted to stealing money through her contracted position as a probation officer for Court Programs, … Continued
It’s championship week for Mississippi’s private and independent schools with games kicking off on Thursday. Follow below to keep up with scores of championship games from each classification of the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools. Class 1A Who: Wilkinson Christian … Continued
Food production and distribution company Koch Foods is expanding its location in Scott County with a $145.5 million investment. Announced Thursday by the Mississippi Development Authority, the project will enhance processing and distribution operations along with rehabbing the Koch Foods … Continued
WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz withdrew Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following continued scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation’s chief federal law enforcement … Continued
This Thanksgiving, nearly 80 million Americans are expected to travel, potentially setting a new record for the holiday season. The wave of travel is projected by a forecast from the American Automobile Association (AAA), which will include travel from the … Continued
Businesses and consumers are being warned of widespread scams as the holiday season ramps up. Officials have become privy to a particular scam targeting companies required to submit an annual report to the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office each fiscal … Continued