24-year-old Mississippi man arrested for posing as high school student
A central Mississippi man is in custody after posing as a student while trying to enter a Rankin County high school. The Rankin County Sheriff's Office confirmed that 24-year-old Lamarcus…
Congress votes to avert a shutdown and keep the government funded through early March
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress sent President Joe Biden a short-term spending bill on Thursday that would avert a looming partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies into March. The House…
Lawmakers put grievances aside, approving $1.9 billion EV battery plant in Marshall County
The Mississippi Legislature has approved a $1.9 billion economic development plan Governor Tate Reeves is touting as the second-largest investment in state history. During Thursday's special session, lawmakers passed a handful…
Olive Branch mayor declares emergency status following severe winter weather
Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams has declared an emergency status due to the unprecedented winter weather that has spanned across the state this week. Adams released on Thursday that record…
James Herzog appointed as director of Mississippi Bureau of Investigation
A new director has been appointed to serve in the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, according to Commissioner Sean Tindell. James “Jimmy” Herzog was announced as the MBI's newest director and…
Report: Mississippi sees record-high graduation rates as dropout numbers fall
Mississippi has achieved record-high graduation rates at the high school level with dropouts on the decline in the state, a report shows. According to the Mississippi Department of Education, the…
5 people now dead due to cold temps, wintery conditions in Mississippi
Three additional weather-related deaths have been reported across Mississippi, bringing the total of fatalities caused by the arctic cold blast to five According to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA),…
Rebel Report podcast: Portal recruiting heating up again, Nix leaves, hoops loses
A busy episode today as football transfer portal recruiting is heating up again, Derrick Nix leaves for Auburn, and basketball suffered a loss in Baton Rouge. Here's some thoughts on…
Crowley hits go-ahead shot as Southern Miss beats Arkansas State 69-66
An electric crowd at Reed Coliseum and stout defensive play by Southern Miss led to a 69-66 victory for the Golden Eagles over Arkansas State on Wednesday night. Despite missing…
2 Mississippi schools earn national awards for student success
Two Mississippi schools have been selected as being among 65 institutions nationwide to be named 2023 National Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished Schools for the success of their…
