A bill that would remove fentanyl test strips from being considered paraphernalia has passed in both chambers of the Mississippi legislature. House Bill 722, which was authored by Representative Christopher Bell, states that “‘paraphernalia’ does not include any materials used … Continued
One McComb woman has been convicted by a federal jury of conspiring to receive federal unemployment insurance benefits and making a false statement to a federal agent. According to court documents, 51-year-old Laketia Andrews conspired with Sedrick Pittman, Marcus Parker, … Continued
The biggest week in Mississippi high school basketball is here as just a handful of teams remain alive in the MHSAA state playoffs. All week long, games will be taking place at the Mississippi Coliseum in downtown Jackson. Girls championship … Continued
Last night’s severe weather will be clearing as the morning progresses into Friday. The National Weather Service in Jackson says windy conditions will continue west of the I-55 corridor with a chance of thunderstorms expected to the east during the … Continued
Mississippi State basketball wants to make a final statement about their NCAA Tournament hopes. Mississippi State baseball wants to send a message that last year’s struggles are fully behind them. Both Bulldog teams will have that opportunity this weekend, with … Continued
Jackson State President Thomas Hudson has been placed on administrative leave effective immediately. The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) has named Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony as the temporary acting president of JSU at its meeting held … Continued
Retired professional wrestler Dale “Brett” DiBiase has pled guilty to his role in Mississippi’s largest public fraud case. According to Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, DiBiase pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud the U.S. in federal … Continued
A local newspaper owner is accusing Clarksdale Mayor Chuck Espy of bribing him $30,000 to fire an employee at the Clarksdale Press Register. Wyatt Emmerich of Emmerich Newspapers revealed on an episode of The Gallo Show earlier this week that … Continued
The biggest week in Mississippi high school basketball is here as just a handful of teams remain alive in the MHSAA state playoffs. All week long, games will be taking place at the Mississippi Coliseum in downtown Jackson. Keep up … Continued
The blueberry is just one step away from becoming the official state fruit of Mississippi. After passing the House of Representatives with just one nay vote on Feb. 6, House Bill 1027, authored by Representative Jill Ford, R-Madison, made its … Continued