U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson is calling out Governor Tate Reeves after Mississippi joined 14 other states in opting out of a federal program that is expected to expand grocery benefits for nearly 21 million children. The U.S. Department of Agriculture … Continued
Mississippi Aquarium is inviting all law enforcement officers to visit the Gulfport aquarium for free over the weekend in honor of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. During the weekend, all law enforcement members — including those who work at police … Continued
A little over a week into the 2024 Mississippi legislative session, chamber leadership is beginning to announce committee assignments. On Thursday, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann selected which lawmakers will be leading the Senate’s 41 committees. Here’s the list. Accountability Chair … Continued
Three Mississippi teachers are the recipients of national Milken Educator Awards and an unrestricted cash prize of $25,000 for their excellence and innovation in education across the state. Jennifer Hite, Kristien “Krissy” Long, and Anna Katherine Davis were presented the awards … Continued
A former Gautier police officer has been sentenced after pleading guilty to embezzling funds from the city’s gas card for his personal vehicle. According to the State Auditor’s Office, Eric Maye had repeatedly used Gautier’s FuelMan card to buy gasoline … Continued
The year was 2008. I remember it vividly. Senator Barack Obama, candidate for president of the United States, was discussing his plans for health care reform in a television ad. He talked about his plan for employer “shared responsibility.” I … Continued
The second pediatric influenza death in Mississippi for the 2023-24 flu season has been confirmed, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH). Pediatric deaths are defined as deaths of individuals under 18 years of age, although the MSDH … Continued
Miss Mississippi Vivian O’Neal is one of the three winners of Miss America’s Preliminary Fitness Category. O’Neal was announced as a winner of the fitness category during Wednesday night’s portion of the competition, along with Miss Maryland and Miss Tennessee. … Continued
Ole Miss basketball got a dominating win over Florida in record-breaking fashion. Here’s some thoughts on the win The post Rebel Report podcast: Hoops dominates Florida, breaks records in Beard’s first SEC win appeared first on SuperTalk Mississippi.
The sentencing for the six Mississippi law enforcement officers involved in the beating, torturing, and sexual assault of two Black men has been moved back to an earlier date by a federal judge. U.S. District Judge Tom Lee on Friday … Continued