Following Wednesday’s deadline for general bills and constitutional amendments to receive original floor action, Mississippi lawmakers have cut down on the issues they believe are worth focusing on as sine die is less than a month away. Below is a … Continued
With the federal government ending the continuous Medicaid coverage requirement on March 31, the Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM) is notifying Medicaid members that eligibility renewals will begin on April 1. During the COVID-19 public emergency, states and territories have … Continued
A bill that would pay for nursing school for those who agree to work in Mississippi has been signed by Governor Tate Reeves. Senate Bill 2373, authored by Senator Rita Parks, R-Corinth, will award nurses who agree to work in … Continued
Some heroics took place the last few minutes to secure the New Orleans Pelicans a much-needed 113-106 victory over the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night in New Orleans. Pelicans veteran guard CJ McCollum scored 16 of his 32 points in the … Continued
After weeks of speculation, multiple reports say that Ole Miss and Chris Beard are in talks about him possibly becoming the next head basketball coach. So let’s talk about it The post Rebel Report podcast: Is Ole Miss closing in … Continued
Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible through Thursday night, moving over the areas surrounding Hamburg, then east across Greenwood, Eupora, and Columbus. According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, damaging wind gusts will be the main threat. … Continued
A bill that would have transferred the city of Jackson’s water system to the state died following Wednesday’s deadline. Senate Bill 2889, also referred to as the “Mississippi Capitol Region Utility Act,” was introduced by lawmakers as boil water notices … Continued
The Ole Miss men’s basketball team kept their season alive Wednesday night, defeating South Carolina 67-61 in the first round of the SEC Tournament. The 13-seed Rebels, who were 6.5-point favorites going into the contest, took a 30-29 lead into … Continued
A Mississippi man has been sentenced to two years in prison for threatening members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to court documents, Robert Wiser Bates, 39, of Ridgeland, called the CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Ga. … Continued
Thursday provides another opportunity for Mississippi State to embellish their resume for the NCAA Tournament, and it may well be their final chance. Is it win and you’re in for the Bulldogs? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk have the preview … Continued