Mississippi Highway Patrol begins 4th of July enforcement period
As you get ready to hit the road for the upcoming 4th of July weekend, the Mississippi Highway Patrol has officially started its holiday enforcement period. Beginning Friday, July 1…
Southern Miss announces Dr. Joseph Paul as interim president
Southern Miss President Dr. Rodney Bennett’s last day as the school’s executive officer will be on July 15, according to the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning.…
MDOT urges safe driving for upcoming 4th of July weekend
As Mississippians plan to celebrate Independence Day throughout the weekend, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is encouraging people to drive responsibly. Independence Day is one of the most traveled…
Gunn’s comment regarding incestuous rape draws criticism
Amid numerous statements from elected officials regarding the recently overturned landmark Roe v. Wade case, one statement from Mississippi’s Speaker of the House Philip Gunn has risen above the others.…
Notable Mississippi laws that are now in effect
The 2022 legislative session was filled with the passing of numerous bills that will provide important changes across Mississippi, with a large amount expected to go into effect today. Here…
Appeal denied for death row inmate accused of murdering MSU students
The Mississippi State Supreme Court has denied an appeal from Willie "Fly" Manning who is sitting on death row after being convicted of capital murder. Manning was found guilty of…
PRCC’s Avalon wins NJCAA Division II Coach of the Year
Awards continue to roll into Pearl River Community College's baseball program with the latest coming to the Wildcats' head coach Michael Avalon. Avalon has been named NJCAA Division II Coach…
Special election to fill House District 37 seat set for November 8
Governor Tate Reeves has announced a special election date to fill the vacancy in House District 37, following the passing of Representative Lynn Wright. I've set a special election on…
Construction along HWY 49 to be complete by July 8
Believe it or not, the construction along U.S. Highway 49 is set to be complete by the end of next week. The 7.5-mile stretch of Highway 49 from Florence to…
