Gov. Reeves issues state of emergency amid Pearl River flooding
With the Pearl River now expected to crest at 35.5 feet on Monday, Governor Tate Reeves has issued a state of emergency. “My administration, including MEMA, is monitoring this situation…
Chomping at the bit: Alligator found in Popeyes drive-thru
An unexpected customer was chomping at the bit for a taste of some delicious southern-style chicken. The staff at Popeyes on Leontyne Price Blvd. in Laurel enjoyed a surprise visitor…
Prison escapee found hiding in dumpster, back in custody
After a manhunt was issued for an escaped Mississippi prisoner on Thursday afternoon, inmate Shunekndrick Huffman has been placed back in custody at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility. Huffman, 20, was…
Trial for woman accused of killing Carl the Rooster postponed
The trial for the woman charged with animal cruelty in the death of Carl the Rooster has been postponed. Kendra Shaffer, a former Jones County juvenile corrections officer who was…
The debate over extending postpartum Medicaid coverage in Mississippi is far from over
The Senate once again attempted to extend postpartum Medicaid benefits from 60 days to one year during the 2022 session. S.B. 2033 made it through the House Medicaid Committee on…
Ole Miss defensive back gives comical response to quarterback question
The quarterback battle is heating up in Oxford. Starkville native Luke Altmyer and USC transfer Jaxson Dart are battling it out to become Ole Miss's signal caller as the Rebels…
Here are the highest public official salaries in Mississippi
The Mississippi Center for Public Policy (MCPP) has released its Fat Cat Report to highlight how much public officials are being paid in the Magnolia State compared to average Mississippi…
REPORT: Less than 3 percent of Mississippians have flood insurance as Pearl River rises
As the Pearl River is expected to crest on Monday, it’s been revealed that less than three percent of Mississippians have flood insurance. According to the Mississippi Insurance Department (MID),…
WATCH: Mississippi high school football coach gets in fight with man in stands
Ah, football is back in the Magnolia State. On Thursday night, a fight broke out in the stands at Wayne County, but it wasn’t your typical fan-on-fan fight. The fight,…
