State lawmakers have approved $160 million to go toward widening Highway 7 to four lanes in one of the fastest-growing regions of the state. According to Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill, the investment paired with an additional $15M appropriated in 2023 … Continued
Belhaven University will be the first Mississippi institution of higher learning to provide students with an opportunity to obtain employment at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) facilities coming to Madison County. The private school in Jackson announced its participation in … Continued
For many young professionals, the question of “Where do you see yourself in five years?” can be daunting. For me, it was especially challenging to answer after moving to a new state, jumping into an unfamiliar job market, and learning … Continued
State authorities announced that they have recovered roughly $210,000 worth of stolen agricultural equipment in Hinds County. On Tuesday, the Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau was contacted to assist in the investigation of a Cat 299D3 skid steer stolen … Continued
In an expanded session, lawmakers spent months battling over if and how to expand Medicaid in Mississippi with opponents of the idea winning out at Thursday’s deadline. Mississippi, which is one of 10 states that has not expanded government-provided healthcare … Continued
Civil rights icon and Mississippi native Medgar Wiley Evers will posthumously receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Evers, a World War II veteran, was assassinated on June 12, 1963, in the driveway of his Jackson home. After returning from war, … Continued
A bill that will increase death benefits for first responders who die in the line of duty is headed to the desk of Gov. Tate Reeves. Senate Bill 2487, if signed by the Republican governor, will up death benefits for … Continued
Bond has been set for the now-fired community college employee in Mississippi accused of exploitation of a child. Megan Boles, who served as director of the Pearl River Community College Child Development Lab School, was arrested earlier this week and … Continued
Ole Miss is in line to pick up another major portal addition on the defense. We’ll talk about that, plus the portal rankings around the SEC, baseball, and your messages The post Rebel Report podcast: Reinforcements coming to the Ole … Continued
Northern Mississippi Showers and thunderstorms are possible through tonight. Highs today will be in the upper 70s, with lows tonight in the mid-60s. Central Mississippi Showers and thunderstorms are possible through this evening. Today’s highs will be in the lower … Continued