Analysis: PERS is the elephant in the room
Established in 1952 by the Mississippi Legislature, the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) is a defined benefit plan designed to provide benefits to the state’s public sector workforce. PERS provides…
Two Mississippi Museums to host Veterans Day ceremony on Thursday
To honor all who have served, the Two Mississippi Museums are hosting a Veterans Day ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 9. The event, which will be held on the Entergy Mississippi…
Hyde-Smith introduces legislation aimed at supporting two Natchez area landmarks
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has introduced legislation aimed at including two Mississippi landmarks in the footprint of the Natchez National Historical Park. Hyde-Smith released the Grand Village of the Natchez…
More than $15 million granted to enhance Mississippi nursing programs
More than $15 million has been granted to Mississippi institutions to enhance allied health nursing programs across the state. Grants have been awarded to 17 community colleges, institutions of higher…
Olive Branch man who works as both preacher and teacher arrested for child exploitation
An Olive Branch preacher and teacher has been arrested on child exploitation charges. 30-year-old Kyle Hilleary was taken into custody by the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, November 7,…
City of Lexington and police department under federal investigation
A federal investigation has been opened into Lexington, Mississippi, and the city's police department. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday announced that the civil pattern or practice investigation…
Southern Miss looks to start winning streak with Thursday game against Louisiana
Coming off its first FBS win of the season, Southern Miss will look to keep the momentum going when the team faces off against Louisiana on Thursday night. The Golden…
Berlin beats Hodge in Jones County to highlight slate of Mississippi sheriff races
In one of the biggest local races of the night, Joe Berlin has retained his position as sheriff in Jones County. Berlin, who was first elected in 2019, attained 33%…
Your Mississippi forecast for Wednesday, November 8
Northern Mississippi Sunny today with highs in the lower 80s. It'll be a partly cloudy start to the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy with lows in the lower to mid-60s.…
