Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., is opposing legislation that would end Puerto Rico’s status as a territory and allow residents to choose between three different status options. H.R. 8393, which seems destined to pass the House before heading to the Senate, … Continued
Three individuals have been arrested in Yalobusha County on charges of fraudulent statements/representations, conspiracy, and obtaining an object of value with intent to defraud. The three arrests include former Coffeeville School District Superintendent Vivian Robinson, Nichols Elementary School Principal Melissa … Continued
Initial public hearing dates are scheduled for Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann’s nine-member Senate Study Group on Women, Children, and Families. General topics set for these dates include a statistical overview and maternal/child healthcare, adoption, foster care, child support, childcare availability, … Continued
The owner of Bright Beginnings Daycare and Bright Beginnings Daycare II in Leflore County has been arrested on charges of child care fraud that spanned over two years. From January 2017 to December 2019, Towanda Ware received funds through the … Continued
It’s almost that time of year when Mississippians can cheer on their favorite high schools on the gridiron and the hardwood, but the Mississippi High School Activities Association has announced that things will be done a little differently starting this … Continued
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19. According to the White House, Biden is feeling “mild symptoms” and will isolate while working remotely. “This morning, President Biden tested positive for COVID-19,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a … Continued
Mississippi elementary school principal Melissa Nance has been arrested for three counts of felony fraud. Nance, who is the principal at Nichols Elementary School in Biloxi, has been charged with conspiracy, intent to defraud, and making fraudulent statements and representations. … Continued
Hot and humid conditions will continue to result in dangerous heat stress conditions through this weekend. Heat indices are likely to exceed 110 degrees in western Mississippi. Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are possible the longer you’re outside, so be … Continued
COVID-19 is continuing to run its course through the Magnolia State according to the Mississippi State Department of Health’s latest report confirming 1,761 new cases. Wednesday’s update brings the state’s total number of cases to 862,528. With 13 additional deaths, … Continued
An arrest has been made involving a cold case that went untouched for almost two decades, thanks to the help of a recent DNA analysis of evidence from the scene of the crime. In January 2003, Frederick Fitzgerald Gandy allegedly … Continued