Auditor issues $2.3 million in demand letters for workforce development program fraud
Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly defrauding the state’s Workforce Enhancement Training (WET) program. According to State Auditor Shad White, Eureda “Edie” Washington and Joe Lowder have been indicted…
Former Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Tribal Council Member Sentenced to Prison for Wire Fraud
A former member of the Tribal Council for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians will spend 12 months and a day in federal prison for wire fraud. Roderick Bell was…
Thompson named in Trump lawsuit seeking to block release of Capitol riot records
Former President Donald Trump is suing the leaders of the House Committee tasked with investigating the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol, including Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson. The lawsuit…
Thunder & Lightning: Should Mississippi State Worry About Regression?
When you take a loss like Mississippi State did against Alabama, you worry about the hangover leading to a second defeat. Should the Bulldogs be worried about taking a step…
Ag Commissioner’s order bars vaccine mandates from MDAC
The commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is taking an extra step to ensure vaccine mandates do not affect his agency. Earlier today, Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson…
SEC fines Tennessee $250K for Saturday’s trash-throwing incident
The University of Tennessee has been fined $250,000 after fans began hurling trash onto the field during Saturday night’s Ole Miss-Tennessee game. The Volunteer faithful began tossing bottles, cans and…
Suspect in critical condition following Sunday shootout with MHP
Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting in North Mississippi. According to Attorney General Lynn Fitch, a 45-year-old white man, whose name has not been released, is in critical condition after…
Cameraman turned running back awarded full scholarship at Jackson State
It was a special day at Veterans Memorial Stadium as nearly 54,000 fans showed up to see Jackson State’s 28-7 homecoming victory over Alabama State, and after the game, Coach…
