Two bills that would name Mississippi’s state fruit and gemstone have become one step closer to being a reality after being passed in the House of Representatives. On Monday, lawmakers voted in favor of House Bill 1027 and HB 772, … Continued
Mississippi State senior forward Tolu Smith has been named SEC Player of the Week. The Bay St. Louis native is the first player from either Mississippi State or Ole Miss to earn the honor this season. Smith’s recognition comes after … Continued
The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Department of Public Safety is looking for the individual or individuals behind a recent vandalization of the Nanih Waiya Mound. The 25-foot high, 218-foot-long mound at Nanih Waiya, which means “leaning hill,” is believed … Continued
Two former Coahoma Community College employees have been convicted of stealing more than $750,000 from the school. State Auditor Shad White announced Monday afternoon that Gwendolyn Jefferson and Stacie Neal were each sentenced to five years in prison after pleading … Continued
Northern Mississippi– Mostly cloudy with isolated showers and highs in the lower to mid-60s today. Tonight will be cloudy with a slight chance of showers during the night. Lows will be in the mid-50s. Central Mississippi– Mostly cloudy with scattered … Continued
It appeared all systems were go for Texas and Oklahoma to join the SEC ahead of schedule in 2024, but recent news makes it appear the two schools will wait out the Big 12 and remain in place until 2025. … Continued
The highly anticipated 58th annual Dixie National Rodeo is here with the main events beginning this week. Various rodeo events and concerts performed by famous country music artists will be taking place Friday, February 10, through Sunday, February 12, and … Continued
Three Mississippi congressmen have been asked to return donated funds to FTX months after the cryptocurrency exchange company filed for bankruptcy. Prior to FTX’s collapse in November, the crypto company’s founder Sam Bankman-Fried had donated millions to campaigns during last … Continued
Mississippi hospitals aren’t the only ones in need. According to Robert Dozier of the Mississippi Independent Pharmacies Association, pharmacies across the state are being forced to cut back on both hours and staff due to monopolies induced by pharmacy benefit … Continued
Officials have cleared a bomb threat on the campus of the University of Mississippi. On Tuesday afternoon, the University Police Department was forced to evacuate The Pavillion, which is the school’s multipurpose arena, after receiving the threat. Within a half … Continued