Debate continues over bills expanding court system, state-run police force in Jackson
The final version of legislation regarding Jackson's court system and the Capitol Police force is scheduled to be debated by a group of nine white conferees and just one Black…
Pecan theft in Mississippi could now result in at least 30 days in jail
Pecan farmers in Mississippi will now be able to crack down on pecan thefts after Governor Tate Reeves' approval of Senate Bill 2523. The bill, which would “revise the criminal…
Mississippi State introduces new live mascot, ‘Dak’
Mississippi State has a new top dog on campus. On Wednesday, the university introduced Bully XXII, or “Dak,” who is the new live English Bulldog official mascot of the school.…
Senator Briggs Hopson provides update on appropriations bills
The 2023 legislative session is quickly coming to an end, with sine die anticipated to be called in less than two weeks. Senate Appropriations Chairman Briggs Hopson stated that at…
Amory resident Zachariah Smith discusses ‘American Idol’ journey
Amory resident Zachariah Smith has started his journey through ABC's American Idol after receiving a golden ticket during the season premiere last month. Smith, a former Indiana native who works…
Gov. Reeves signs legislation banning ballot harvesting in Mississippi
Governor Tate Reeves has signed legislation to ban ballot harvesting across the Magnolia State into law, preventing political operatives in Mississippi from collecting and handling mass amounts of absentee ballots.…
Millsaps College to host Banned Books Festival this Saturday
Millsaps College is scheduled to host its very first Banned Books Festival in response to numerous literary pieces that have been prohibited from public school libraries due to the content…
Pelicans beat Spurs 119-84 for first consecutive wins since early February
After New Orleans called a timeout down 14-13 with 6:28 left in the first, the Pelicans came alive and ended up beating the San Antonio Spurs by a score of…
Friend or Foe? What possible Trump arrest means for America
The hush money didn't really work out, did it? The Stormy Daniels story has been making headlines for years. In fact, it had mostly become old news… before this weekend.…
