Brrr, it’s cold in Tupelo. While Tupelo was not part of the historic snowfall that blanketed portions of the state on Tuesday, that didn’t stop frigid temperatures from finding their way to northeast Mississippi on Wednesday. According to the National … Continued
C Spire is looking to expand rural broadband access to underserved Mississippians through the launching of its 5G home internet plan. According to a study from broadbandnow, 23% of Mississippi households lack an internet connection. The Magnolia State-based telecommunications company … Continued
Legislation has been introduced inside the Mississippi state capitol to ensure voters are not hoodwinked on Election Day. Rep. Zakiya Summers, D-Jackson, introduced House Bill 1419 this week. The bill serves to prevent polling precincts statewide from being altered within … Continued
A Republican lawmaker from DeSoto County introduced a bill on Wednesday that would offer a cash reward to registered bounty hunters who turn in undocumented immigrants to public safety officials. House Bill 1484, authored by state Rep. Justin Keen, would … Continued
The landscape of college athletics could soon undergo a seismic change if a multi-billion settlement is approved this spring, opening the door for revenue sharing to become the new norm in the sport. A judge will rule whether or not … Continued
Lee Roberts, former Golden Eagles quarterback and ESPN+ play-by-play voice for Golen Eagles basketball talks this past Saturday’s commemorative 50 seasons of organized women’s basketball game at USM game against South Alabama. Plus, Bob Matthews from the Bob Matthews Podcast, … Continued
Senate Appropriations Chair Briggs Hopson confirmed Wednesday his chamber will soon introduce a bill countering the House’s plan to cut taxes at a record rate. A year after Mississippi’s two legislative chambers hit a stalemate on Medicaid expansion, the prevailing … Continued
In an effort to prepare Mississippi’s youth for future jobs, the state is awarding 10 high schools and districts with funding to enhance career and technical education programs. AccelerateMS announced on Wednesday that more than $630,000 is being divvied out … Continued
As wildfires continue to ravage the western United States and winter storms blanket elsewhere in frigid ice and snow, blood donations are urgently needed. American Red Cross officials say donors of all blood types – particularly type O negative – … Continued
The entertainment lineup has been announced for the upcoming 28th annual Double Decker Arts Festival on the Oxford square. Double Decker, one of the most popular events in the college town, will run from April 25-26, featuring some of the … Continued