A bill that would remove fentanyl test strips from being considered paraphernalia has passed unanimously in the Mississippi House of Representatives. House Bill 722, which was authored by Representative Christopher Bell, states that “‘paraphernalia’ does not include any materials used … Continued
The Mississippi House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that would ban gender-confirming care for minors. As one of more than two dozen states seeking to restrict transgender health care access, the “Regular Experimental Adolescent Procedures (REAP) Act” would prohibit … Continued
Natchez native Glen Ballard has been chosen as an inductee into this year’s Songwriters Hall of Fame. The six-time Grammy award winner has worked with hit artists including Michael Jackson and Alanis Morrissette. He has also co-written scores and songs … Continued
Northern Mississippi– Mostly sunny with areas of frost this morning, highs will be in the lower 50s. Becoming partly cloudy tonight with lows in the lower to mid-30s. Central Mississippi– Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy with … Continued
Mississippi State’s new offense has some roster requirements that the Bulldogs can’t exactly fill. How will Kevin Barbay install his offense while missing some key cogs? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk speculate how it will all piece together when Zach … Continued
Mississippi State University has been selected to participate in a National Science Foundation (NSF) Convergence Accelerator program that is developing new technologies to enhance the quality of life and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. An MSU team, which will … Continued
A former city of Jackson employee has been convicted for fraudulently obtaining tens of thousands of dollars in grant money intended for artistic projects in Mississippi’s capital city. According to court documents, 47-year-old Keyshia Sanders, the city’s former constituent service … Continued
The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s request to establish a burn center on its main campus in Jackson has been approved by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning. The Mississippi Burn Center at UMMC will fill a void created by … Continued
A Georgia man has been arrested after more than 70 pounds of methamphetamine was discovered during a traffic stop along I-20 in Rankin County. According to Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey, a member of the Rankin County Criminal Interdiction Unit … Continued
Mississippi’s graduation rate has hit an all-time high in state history for the 2021-22 school year, with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) releasing the statewide rate of 88.9 percent. Rates are based on students who entered ninth grade for … Continued