Gov. Reeves signs postpartum Medicaid extension into law
Postpartum Medicaid benefits in Mississippi have now been extended to 12 months following Governor Tate Reeves' approval of Senate Bill 2212. The bill, which modifies the state's postpartum Medicaid benefits…
Attorney general announces 4 individuals sentenced for child exploitation
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has announced the sentencing of four individuals who were investigated and prosecuted for child exploitation and assault. On March 8, Edward Anthony Rahaim of Hattiesburg…
USM’s Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival to kick off on April 12-14
The University of Southern Mississippi's (USM) annual Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival is set to kick off in under a month in Hattiesburg. During the festival, awarding-winning and bestselling…
MDOT issues reminder that political signs are illegal on state right-of-ways
As 2023 election campaigns ramp up, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is reminding both political candidates and the public that campaign signs are not permitted within the right-of-way on…
‘We want good water’: Byram mayor offers $5M to buy out contract with Jackson
The city of Byram is continuing efforts to provide clean water for its residents, with Mayor Richard White offering Mississippi's capital city $5 million to buy out its current water…
Alcorn State falls to North Texas 69-53 in NIT first round
The season has come to an end for the Alcorn State men’s basketball team with the Braves falling to North Texas 69-53 in the opening round of the NIT. After…
Your Mississippi forecast for Thursday, March 16
Severe storms will be possible Thursday night over areas along and west of the Mississippi River. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary concern with these storms. Northern Mississippi Partly…
Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State Advances in the NCAA Tournament in Impressive Fashion
Mississippi State's women's basketball team also had a date in the First Foure of the NCAA Tournament, but this time, it was the Bulldogs who were left to dance another…
Lady Bulldogs roll past Illinois 70-56 in NCAA Tournament First Four game
The No. 11 seed Mississippi State's women's basketball team's First Four appearance to claim a spot in the NCAA Tournament's round of 64 resulted in a dominant 70-56 victory over…
