K-12 career pathway bill heads to Gov. Reeves’ desk
The Mississippi House of Representatives passed the Comprehensive Career and Technical Education Reform Act (HB 1388) yesterday morning, sending the bill to the desk of...
MHP looks to combat trooper shortage with class launch
According to Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell, the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) is suffering from a massive shortage of officers. Tindell explained...
Hosemann pushes for postpartum extension, gas tax suspension
Bills are being rushed for passage in the Mississippi legislature as sine die is only two weeks away, with legislators pushing for several bills to...
MDE to provide $14 million program to 135 Mississippi districts
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has initiated another service called the Health and School Safety Platform (nSide) from the American Rescue Plan Elementary and...
Story centering around former Biloxi mayor to air on Amazon
Amazon movie The Burial starring Tommy Lee Jones and Jamie Foxx is set to center around a story involving former Biloxi Mayor Jerry O’Keefe. O’Keefe...
Emmett Till’s family calls for action at Mississippi capitol
The family of Emmett Till held a press conference at the Mississippi capitol this morning to ask lawmakers to bring justice to the last accomplice...
MDE announces Web-Based High-Dosage Tutoring in 121 districts
The Mississippi Department of Education announced the implementation of an online tutoring program in math and English Language Arts in 121 school districts. The program,...
First woman-owned medical marijuana company hits Mississippi
Jackson native Kelly Williams has launched a new medical marijuana company called Kelly’s Green following the recent passage of the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act of...
Vicksburg announces support of proposed Amtrak passenger train
The Warren County Board of Supervisors and Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen announced the signing of resolutions in support of Amtrak’s endeavor to provide...
Mayor regrets claims of bribery made to Jackson City Council
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba released a statement on Monday regarding the recent allegations he made of bribery within the Jackson City Council. Lumumba expressed...