Mississippi legislators pass bill decriminalizing the use of fentanyl test strips
A bill that would remove fentanyl test strips from being considered paraphernalia has passed in both chambers of the Mississippi legislature. House Bill 722, which was authored by Representative Christopher…
McComb woman found guilty of conspiring to receive federal unemployment insurance benefits
One McComb woman has been convicted by a federal jury of conspiring to receive federal unemployment insurance benefits and making a false statement to a federal agent. According to court…
Your Mississippi forecast for Friday, March 3
Last night's severe weather will be clearing as the morning progresses into Friday. The National Weather Service in Jackson says windy conditions will continue west of the I-55 corridor with…
Thunder & Lightning: Massive Weekend Looms For Mississippi State Sports
Mississippi State basketball wants to make a final statement about their NCAA Tournament hopes. Mississippi State baseball wants to send a message that last year's struggles are fully behind them.…
Jackson State’s Hudson placed on leave, Hayes-Anthony named temporary president
Jackson State President Thomas Hudson has been placed on administrative leave effective immediately. The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) has named Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony as…
Former professional wrestler Brett DiBiase pleads guilty for role in public welfare scandal
Retired professional wrestler Dale "Brett" DiBiase has pled guilty to his role in Mississippi's largest public fraud case. According to Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, DiBiase pled guilty to…
Local newspaper owner claims Clarksdale mayor offered him $30K to fire publisher
A local newspaper owner is accusing Clarksdale Mayor Chuck Espy of bribing him $30,000 to fire an employee at the Clarksdale Press Register. Wyatt Emmerich of Emmerich Newspapers revealed on…
Bill naming blueberry official state fruit heads to governor’s desk
The blueberry is just one step away from becoming the official state fruit of Mississippi. After passing the House of Representatives with just one nay vote on Feb. 6, House…
Mississippi lawmakers pass bill banning direct sale of electric vehicles
Legislation that would prohibit electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers from the direct sale of vehicles through brick-and-mortar locations has passed the Mississippi Senate by a vote of 38-14 and now heads…
