A federal court has ruled that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers violated the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and harmed the Mississippi Sound upon opening the Bonnet Carré Spillway. U.S. District Judge Louis Guirola, Jr., ordered the Corps … Continued
The Mississippi Poison Control Center is experiencing an alarming increase in calls regarding children who have consumed marijuana-laced foods at home, causing illnesses requiring them to visit the emergency room. In 2022, the center fielded 36 calls concerning the ingestion … Continued
As conflict over religion’s influence on public schools continues, one lawmaker in Mississippi has introduced legislation that could eventually reinstate prayers within the state’s schools. Rep. Oscar Denton, D-Vicksburg, recently proposed a trigger bill that would allow student-led prayer over … Continued
United Furniture has been allowed by a federal judge to move to Chapter 11 bankruptcy less than two months after laying off its entire workforce. On November 22, United’s 2,700 employees were notified via text message and email that the … Continued
Grocery prices have skyrocketed across the nation over the past few months, with consumers taking notice of the inflated cost of several household staples. Throughout the U.S., the cost of goods including butter, flour, milk, and eggs has risen exponentially … Continued
Northern Mississippi– Sunny and breezy with highs in the lower 60s. Tonight will be clear and colder, with areas of frost after midnight and lows in the mid-30s. Central Mississippi– Sunny today with a slight chance of morning showers and … Continued
Every preseason, Brian Hadad polls his fellow members of the Mississippi State beat to get their thoughts on the upcoming campaign. Now that the dust has settled and the results are in, he and Robbie Faulk look back at the … Continued
The 58th Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo is underway at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds. Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson is encouraging the public to attend the multiple livestock and equine shows scheduled to take place over the … Continued
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann laid out a plan Wednesday he believes would serve as a solution to the state’s ongoing hospital crisis. The plan, which aims to provide both short-term and long-term assistance to Mississippi hospitals, includes the following: Senate … Continued
Now that the 118th U.S. Congress is in full effect, committee assignments have been allocated to elected members of the House of Representatives. Below is a list of committees on which Mississippi’s delegation will be serving. District 1: Trent Kelly … Continued