McRae: Mississippi’s improved credit rating shows state is positioned for long-term growth
The economic news as of late hasn't been great. Credit card debt is at record levels. Gas prices remain high. Interest rates are at a standstill. In the middle of…
Recently discovered KKK propaganda materials transferred to Mississippi state archives
One state agency has transferred significant Ku Klux Klan artifacts to another for historical preservation purposes. Mississippi's Department of Public Safety has given the Department of Archives and History 1960s-era…
Mississippi becomes first state to ban lab-grown milk with new law
As traditional farmers push back against the onset of lab-grown dairy products, Mississippi is set to become the first U.S. state to prohibit “cell-cultured milk.” House Bill 1153 passed with…
One of Canada’s most wanted criminals captured in Mississippi
One of Canada's most wanted criminals has been arrested nearly 1,000 miles away in Mississippi. U.S. Attorney Scott F. Leary announced that Adrian Walker, a Canadian national, was captured by…
Reeves’ veto of disaster loan bill sparks dispute with Mississippi lawmakers
The motive behind a veto from Gov. Tate Reeves on a disaster relief bill has sparked a public clash among some of Mississippi’s top political leaders, with accusations ranging from…
Civil War battle site in Warren County to be preserved courtesy of grants
A Civil War battle site in Warren County will be preserved courtesy of a series of grants. The National Park Service has awarded Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants of more than…
Public Service Commission to host energy workforce summit on April 2
The Mississippi Public Service Commission is looking to address the evolving needs of the state's energy sector while exploring workforce recruitment strategies. To accomplish those goals, an energy workforce and…
Your Mississippi forecast for Tuesday, March 24
It will be sunny across Mississippi with a slight chance of showers. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service. Northern Mississippi Today will be mostly cloudy with a slight…
Mississippi state health officer on shortlist for CDC director: report
As the Trump administration works to find a new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Mississippi’s state health officer is reportedly on the shortlist for the position.…
Mississippi State University officials visit with Pope Leo XIV while in Rome
A delegation of officials representing Mississippi State University visited with religious royalty while in Italy. The group met with Pope Leo XIV, the first American to head the Catholic Church,…
