Ty Pinkins appointed by Democratic party to run in secretary of state race
Ty Pinkins has been selected by the Mississippi Democratic Party to replace Shuwaski Young in the upcoming secretary of state race. Young, who recently withdrew from the race following a “hypertensive…
Governor declares Saturday as day of mourning for retired state trooper killed on Labor Day
Governor Tate Reeves has declared Saturday, September 9 as a day of mourning for retired Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper Mike Griffin. Griffin, 62, of Ripley, was traveling to Jackson on…
Nearly $140M in broadband expansion funds approved for 28 Mississippi companies
Mississippi's Public Service Commission is redesignating the Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) status of 28 companies to receive approximately $138,973,318 in federal funds in 2024. The funding will serve to continue…
DPS to host sixth consecutive patrol school with hopes of surpassing 600 troopers
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) is preparing to host its sixth consecutive patrol school in January. According to Commissioner Sean Tindell, the application process to become a cadet…
Rebel Report podcast: Keys to the game for Ole Miss @ Tulane
The Rebels are getting tested in a big way this weekend. Here are the three big things I'm watching for as Ole Miss takes on Tulane in New Orleans
Nearly 1,000 assessments invalidated by MDE after testing irregularities
Nearly 1,000 state assessment results have been invalidated by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) following an investigation of testing irregularities in five districts and 12 schools. The invalidated test…
Company that launched 3D-printed rocket into space signs agreement with Stennis Space Center
NASA’s Stennis Space Center has signed an enhanced use lease agreement with 3D-printed rocket company Relativity Space on the vertical test stand at the A-2 complex near Bay St. Louis.…
Hancock County man arrested for making terroristic threats against Picayune school
A Hancock County man has been taken into custody for making threats at a school near the Mississippi Gulf Coast. On Wednesday, officers with the Picayune Police Department became aware…
Rep. Nick Bain concedes GOP primary, leaves Jackson after 12 years
The final race from Mississippi’s House primary runoffs has been called with incumbent Rep. Nick Bain conceding Wednesday night. Bain, a Republican who has served District 2 for three terms,…
