A new bill introduced in the Mississippi House of Representatives would label child grooming as a crime punishable by up to a decade behind bars. HB 571, authored by Rep. Sam Creekmore, R-New Albany, is also known as “The Juvenile … Continued
The Mississippi National Guard will have a strong presence in the nation’s capital on Monday to help secure the area for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. Per a release, 200 soldiers and airmen from the 112th Military Police Battalion, … Continued
Mississippi’s leading workforce development agency has appointed a new leader to help meet industry needs. Blaise King, who most recently served as the director of Career and Technical Education and Career Academies for Madison County Schools, has been tabbed by … Continued
In a departure from President Joe Biden’s order for flags to be flown at half-staff for 30 days following the death of former President Jimmy Carter, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has ordered flags to be raised back up in recognition … Continued
Officials confirmed the first surrender of an infant at a Safe Haven Baby Box in Mississippi. The baby was brought to Covington County Hospital in Collins safely and anonymously in late December. Hospital staffers cared for the child, who is … Continued
A Georgia woman is charged with trafficking a controlled substance after being arrested in Rankin County on Wednesday. According to a release from the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department, a deputy pulled over 24-year-old Amely Dominguez for failing to travel in … Continued
Legislation has been authored to modernize the way first-time voters can register to cast a ballot in Mississippi. Mississippi is one of just seven states without online voter registration. Rep. Zakiya Summers is looking to change that this year. The … Continued
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks will soon unveil a new online platform to ease the process for outdoorsmen to access essential services. On February 18, the public will have user-friendly access to purchasing hunting and fishing licenses, … Continued
An educator at Mississippi State University has earned a historic honor from the White House. Associate Professor Amy Dapper earned the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, making her the university’s first-ever recipient of the award since … Continued
Northern Mississippi It will be sunny today with highs in the mid-50s. Tonight will be mostly clear with lows in the lower 30s. Central Mississippi Today will be sunny with highs near 60. Tonight will be mostly clear, with lows … Continued