Medical marijuana proposal amended, special session could happen “very soon”
While an initial agreement on a medical marijuana proposal was reached between both chambers of the Mississippi Legislature in late September, lawmakers are still awaiting a special session call from…
Montgomery County man sentenced in child exploitation case
On Monday, October 4, 2021, 41-year-old Dustin Swopes of Kilmichael, MS, pled guilty and was sentenced for the charges of statutory rape and child exploitation. Under the prosecution of the…
Op-ed: Wicker warns Biden over inflation crisis
The following op-ed was submitted by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker For millions of Americans, a routine trip to the grocery store has become a frustrating experience. With inflation continuing to…
#17 Ole Miss outlasts #13 Arkansas in 52-51 shootout
Photo and story courtesy of Ole Miss Athletics Defensive stops were rare, but the No. 17 Ole Miss Rebels made a final stand when it mattered most, holding firm on…
MCPP Report: Critical Race Theory “is being advanced in Mississippi.”
The Mississippi Center for Public Policy (MCPP) has published a report on Critical Race Theory in Mississippi. MCPP President and CEO Douglas Carswell says Critical Race Theory is dangerous and…
Mississippi Senators want answers on Haitian migrants released into U.S.
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) joined 36 colleagues in demanding an explanation of how most of the thousands of Haitian migrants recently encamped at the Del…
Kellogg Foundation donation will fund Complete 2 Compete grant
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is helping Mississippians return to the classroom to get their degrees. A $1.3 million donation from the foundation will fund the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning’s…
Are stink bugs a problem? Mississippi State Extension Service offers advice
The Mississippi State University Extension Service has been getting several phone calls about brown marmorated stink bugs invading buildings in search of overwintering quarters. Extension officials say the brown marmorated…
Mississippi High School Football Scores & Top 10 – 10/8/21
Another week of Mississippi high school football has wrapped up following two nights in a row of full slates. Check out scores from across the state and the top 10…
