Lowndes Co. State Representative passes away
Mississippi State Representative Lynn Wright has passed away. Wright, a Republican who served Lowndes County, was sworn into office in October 2020 after winning a special election for the seat…
Two Columbus men indicted for defrauding CARES Act funds
On Wednesday, a federal grand jury in Oxford returned an indictment charging two Columbus residents with fraud in connection with over $2 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic…
MSDH reports 1,156 new COVID-19 cases as numbers rise
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Mississippi with the Department of Health's most recent report confirming 1,156 new cases. Friday's report brings the state’s total number of cases to 820,659.…
State Auditor reports failure in Mississippi schools’ cybersecurity
The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has discovered explicit material on school computers in a follow-up to a review called the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) Compliance Review that…
FDA approves COVID-19 vaccines for preschoolers, toddlers
One and a half years have passed since COVID-19 vaccines became available for adults across the U.S., with the CDC later approving children ages five to 11 to receive Pfizer's…
Your Mississippi forecast for Friday, June 17
Dangerous heat stress conditions are expected today and will persist through Saturday. Afternoon heat indices will range from 105-110 degrees for much of Mississippi again today. Heat index values may…
Thunder & Lightning: John Cohen Gives His Thoughts on All Things Mississippi State
When you want answers on anything, its always best to go right to the top. Brian Hadad talks with Mississippi State athletic director John Cohen on a number of topics,…
T&L Exclusive: John Cohen on NIL, Facilities, and Your Messages to Him
Summer time means the Mississippi State coaches are on the road meeting fans across the state, and John Cohen is right there with them. The head Bulldog spoke with Brian…
PPS files lawsuit on private school funding bills
The Parents for Public Schools, Inc. (PPS) has filed a lawsuit in the Hinds County Chancery Court in an effort to prevent two passed bills from becoming law. The lawsuit…
