MBI launches new human trafficking division
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has announced the formation of a new human trafficking division. The division was created with the passage of a bill designed to combat human trafficking…
BIPEC Names Delbert Hosemann “Best for Business & Jobs”
The Business and Industry Political Education Committee (BIPEC) has named Delbert Hosemann as “Best for Business and Jobs.” BIPEC reviews backgrounds and key positions of candidates and disseminates research findings…
Guest column: Tread carefully before kicking Airbnb out
(Guest column written by by Brett Kittredge of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy) It is generally considered a good thing if there is high demand for short-term vacation rentals in your city.…
Mississippi Weather Outlook for Tuesday, October 8th
Here’s a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, sunny with highs in the upper 70's. Mostly clear tonight with lows in the mid 50's. In central Mississippi, mostly…
Thunder & Lightning: What Do Joe Moorhead and Nick Fitzgerald Have in Common?
There's an old saying that goes, never be the guy who follows the guy. For Mississippi State head Joe Moorhead, that must feel like words of wisdom as criticism continues…
MDEQ lifts water contact warnings for all Mississippi beaches
On Friday, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its beach monitoring program, lifted water contact warnings for all 21 standard beach segments as well as the four nonstandard…
President Trump Nominates Dr. Laurie Smith to be the Director of the Women’s Bureau
Dr. Laurie Todd-Smith is the former Executive Director of the State Workforce Investment Board and Senior Education Policy Advisor to Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant. Dr. Smith led numerous legislative efforts…
Mississippi Magic Podcast – Legacy of Life
In the 1960's most news coming out of Mississippi during those turbulent times, pertained to the Civil Rights struggle, but not all. This episode tells the story of other headlines…
