Wicker: Puerto Rico deserves opportunity to remain territory
Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., is opposing legislation that would end Puerto Rico’s status as a territory and allow residents to choose between three different status options. H.R. 8393, which seems…
Mississippi school officials ousted for fake education business
Three individuals have been arrested in Yalobusha County on charges of fraudulent statements/representations, conspiracy, and obtaining an object of value with intent to defraud. The three arrests include former Coffeeville…
Neshoba County Fair: Here’s the schedule for Mississippi’s Giant Houseparty
The Neshoba County Fair is back! Kicking off on Friday, July 22, and concluding on Friday, July, 29, the 2022 edition of "Mississippi's Giant Houseparty" will feature the usual rides,…
Hearing dates set for study group on women, children, and families
Initial public hearing dates are scheduled for Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann’s nine-member Senate Study Group on Women, Children, and Families. General topics set for these dates include a statistical overview…
Leflore County daycare owner arrested for child care fraud
The owner of Bright Beginnings Daycare and Bright Beginnings Daycare II in Leflore County has been arrested on charges of child care fraud that spanned over two years. From January…
MHSAA announces running clock rule for football and basketball
It's almost that time of year when Mississippians can cheer on their favorite high schools on the gridiron and the hardwood, but the Mississippi High School Activities Association has announced…
President Biden tests positive for COVID-19
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19. According to the White House, Biden is feeling "mild symptoms" and will isolate while working remotely. "This morning, President Biden tested positive…
Biloxi principal charged with three counts of felony fraud
Mississippi elementary school principal Melissa Nance has been arrested for three counts of felony fraud. Nance, who is the principal at Nichols Elementary School in Biloxi, has been charged with…
Your Mississippi forecast for Thursday, July 21
Hot and humid conditions will continue to result in dangerous heat stress conditions through this weekend. Heat indices are likely to exceed 110 degrees in western Mississippi. Heat stroke and…
MSDH reports 1,761 new COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 is continuing to run its course through the Magnolia State according to the Mississippi State Department of Health's latest report confirming 1,761 new cases. Wednesday's update brings the state's…
