Meet the candidates running for Mississippi Public Service Commission
Now that the qualifying period has come to a close, candidates for Mississippi’s three public service commissioner positions have been confirmed. Upon Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley’s recent…
Senate votes to remove full ownership of water system from city of Jackson
The Mississippi Senate has passed a bill that would transfer ownership of Jackson’s water system to a new public entity as a response to recurring issues at the capital city’s…
Biloxi Shuckers announce new ownership going into 2023 season
The Biloxi Shuckers announced new ownership Tuesday afternoon. According to a release from the team, the Shuckers have been sold by Biloxi Baseball LLC and its managing partner Ken Young…
Roughly 97 pounds of cocaine seized by Rankin County deputies, 2 men arrested
Rankin County deputies have seized 44 kilograms, or roughly 97 pounds, of cocaine. According to Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey, on Monday, a deputy with the Rankin County Sheriff's Office's…
Lottery officials increase record-breaking Mississippi Match 5 jackpot for third time
The Mississippi Match 5 jackpot has increased for the third time since the previous drawing, with the newly announced total nearing almost $100,000 more than three days ago. Following Saturday…
Legislation naming Mississippi’s state fruit, gemstone passes in the House
Two bills that would name Mississippi's state fruit and gemstone have become one step closer to being a reality after being passed in the House of Representatives. On Monday, lawmakers…
Mississippi State’s Tolu Smith named SEC Player of the Week
Mississippi State senior forward Tolu Smith has been named SEC Player of the Week. The Bay St. Louis native is the first player from either Mississippi State or Ole Miss…
Historic ‘Mother Mound’ at Nanih Waiya vandalized
The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Department of Public Safety is looking for the individual or individuals behind a recent vandalization of the Nanih Waiya Mound. The 25-foot high, 218-foot-long…
Former employees convicted of stealing $750K from Coahoma Community College
Two former Coahoma Community College employees have been convicted of stealing more than $750,000 from the school. State Auditor Shad White announced Monday afternoon that Gwendolyn Jefferson and Stacie Neal…
