Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., has cosponsored a bill that would raise the national minimum salary for public school teachers to $60,000. The goal of the American Teacher Act, originally introduced by Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., is to incentivize states to … Continued
One individual has passed away after an officer-involved shooting that took place at Walmart on U.S. 49 in Richland Wednesday evening. Though Richland police initially reported that officers were working an incident involving a gun, agents with the Mississippi Bureau … Continued
Frigid weather will be moving into Mississippi starting tonight, and we’re expected to experience dangerously cold temperatures through Saturday night. Low temperatures will likely range from the single digits north to the teens in the south, and highs will be … Continued
As extremely low temperatures are expected to reach the Magnolia State Thursday night, the Mississippi Animal Rescue League (MARL) is advising outdoor pet owners to look out for the safety of their outdoor animals. From common pets like dogs and … Continued
With the 2023 Mississippi Legislative Session slated to begin on January 3, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann spoke Wednesday regarding what he wants to see lawmakers accomplish this next calendar year. Tax Rebate According to Lt. Governor Hosemann, the state collected … Continued
Congress is set to vote on a $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill for the upcoming fiscal year, with Jackson set to receive $600 million in funds to restore the capital city’s water infrastructure. If approved by the House of Representatives … Continued
Nearly 300 people in eight different states – including Mississippi – have fallen ill with norovirus following an outbreak in raw oysters. In a release from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), health officials are warning retailers not … Continued
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A quick drop in temperature along with a period of dangerously cold weather is anticipated in the northern and central parts of Mississippi just in time for the Christmas holidays. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the winter storm is … Continued
As the nation continues to mourn the death of former Mississippi State head football coach Mike Leach, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) honored Leach on the Senate floor Tuesday. A portion of Hyde-Smith’s remarks recognized Leach’s ability to unify those … Continued