Mississippi’s unemployment rate drops to lowest in history for fifth month in a row
Mississippi’s unemployment rate has reached yet another record low. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), July’s 3.0 percent unemployment rate marks the fifth consecutive month that Mississippi…
Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State Needs to Make a Permanent Change
Uniforms have been a big topic for Mississippi State this offseason, and Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk want to put a stop to the debate. The guys have a simple…
Rebel Report podcast: Quarterback battles are being decided in the SEC… except for at Ole Miss?
Auburn named their starting quarterback today, leaving only a couple of open jobs in the SEC. Including at Ole Miss? If you believe Lane Kiffin, anyway.
Former Hancock County deputy sentenced to 30 years for producing child pornography
A former Hancock County deputy has been sentenced to serve 30 years in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for producing child pornography. U.S. Attorney Darren J.…
Mississippi enacts burn ban at all state parks and lakes
As Mississippi continues to face dry weather, a statewide burn ban has been issued at all state parks and fishing lakes until further notice. Announced by the Department of Wildlife,…
Human cases of West Nile virus reported in 3 Mississippi counties
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has confirmed Mississippi’s first four West Nile virus human cases of the calendar year. According to a social media post from the MSDH,…
Your Mississippi forecast for Friday, August 18
Northern Mississippi Patchy fog in the morning, then sunny with highs in the lower 90s. The highest heat index readings will be anywhere from 100 to 104 in the afternoon.…
Cedric Johnson receives Ole Miss’ Chucky Mullins Courage Award
Ole Miss head football coach Lane Kiffin has announced that senior defensive end Cedric Johnson has been named the winner of the 2023 Chucky Mullins Courage Award. The Mobile, Ala.…
State auditor calls for new policies to improve rural healthcare scholarship programs
State Auditor Shad White is calling on new policies to be implemented to improve two programs meant to address Mississippi’s healthcare shortage. According to a report from the auditor's office,…
