Steep Hill Mississippi, the state’s first licensed medical marijuana testing lab, is calling for legislators to enact regulations against products containing cannabis that are sold at local gas stations and convenience stores. Lab officials released a report on Tuesday claiming … Continued
A legendary voice across the rodeo world has passed away. Mike Mathis, the man behind the microphone at the Dixie National Rodeo for over 25 years, passed away Wednesday morning. “With great sadness, I learned this morning my good friend, … Continued
A north Mississippi boy who was taken into custody for urinating in public has been ordered to serve three months probation and will have to write an essay about the late NBA Hall of Fame basketball player, Kobe Bryant. 11-year-old … Continued
The suspect allegedly involved in an on-campus stabbing at Mississippi State University on Monday afternoon has been identified by school officials. 38-year-old Gavin Sudduth is accused of stabbing a university employee in a parked vehicle outside Herbert Hall. The unidentified … Continued
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved the largest component of Governor Tate Reeves’ proposal to provide nearly $700 million to hospitals across the state. Reeves, joined by Mississippi Division of Medicaid (MDOM) Executive Director Drew Snyder … Continued
A Canton alderman accused of hitting a pedestrian over the weekend is expected to not face charges, according to police. The alderman, whose name has not yet been released at this time, was approaching a traffic light while traveling west … Continued
Mississippi has one player on the Associated Press All-American team. Nathaniel “Bookie” Watson, a graduate linebacker at Mississippi State, was named to the AP’s third team after a stellar 2023 campaign that included leading the SEC in both tackles (137) … Continued
A brand new supercomputer unveiled by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) in Vicksburg has been dedicated in honor of a Medal of Honor recipient from Mississippi. The HPE EX 4000 was named after Corporal William “Kyle” … Continued
A suspect has been arrested in a north Mississippi cold case that happened two decades ago. Lee County Sheriff Jim Johnson reports that 62-year-old Richard Truelock of Mantachie has been taken into custody for the 2003 murder of Wendy Benson … Continued
Former Mississippi Supreme Court Justice James Lawton Robertson has passed away. According to a release, Robertson, 83, died on Sunday after a battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. Appointed by Governor … Continued