A new ticketing option has been announced for this year’s Mississippi State Fair. Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced that attendees will have the option to purchase admission tickets and ride passes online for the first time ever … Continued
A former Mississippi mayor has been arrested and charged with three counts of embezzlement. Bertha Thomas, the former mayor of Beulah, is accused of embezzling tax disbursements issued to the 242-person town by the Bolivar County Tax Collector. She was … Continued
As Mississippi continues to face high infant and maternal mortality rates, lawmakers have passed legislation that would seemingly take the state one step closer to addressing the needs of pregnant women. After advancing in an overwhelming 117-5 vote by the … Continued
No matter how hard I tried, sleep remained an elusive companion last night. It wasn’t just the usual restlessness that kept me awake; it felt like the weight of the world’s troubles was pressing heavily on my mind. My brain … Continued
March of the Mayors is wrapping up its fourth year, and this time, the food drive put on by Extra Table is statewide. Martha Allen, executive director of Extra Table, explained that mayors from 51 cities are participating in this … Continued
A new executive director has been announced to take charge of Mississippi’s premier workforce development office — and the hire was made from within. The State Workforce Investment Board promoted Dr. Courtney Taylor as the new executive director of AccelerateMS. … Continued
On Thursday, it was announced that Mississippi is investing nearly $1 million in various site developments throughout the state. The $993,250 made available through the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is intended to assist local economic development entities in their efforts … Continued
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans have blocked legislation that would protect access to in vitro fertilization, objecting to a vote on the issue Wednesday even after widespread backlash to a recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that threatens the … Continued
Basketball suffered a loss to Alabama that all but crushes their NCAA tournament hopes. We talk about that and baseball taking care of business on this edition of the podcast The post Rebel Report podcast: Hoops loses to Bama, baseball … Continued
With the minor league baseball season just around the corner, two suitors have emerged to take over naming rights for the former MGM Park in Biloxi. According to WLOX, the home of the Biloxi Shuckers has received bids from both … Continued