Thunder & Lightning: It’s Survive and Advance Time For Mississippi State
A four game losing streak has made it very simple for Mississippi State. Win today against LSU and you're in the NCAA Tournament, lose and spend the rest of the…
T&L Spring Previews: Jackson Fuller of the Southwest Times-Record Previews Arkansas
A familiar face is back at Arkansas, but will Bobby Petrino taking over the offense yield familiar results? Brian Hadad welcomes Jackson Fuller, who covers the Razorbacks for the Southwest…
Former Holmes County employee sentenced to 5 years of house arrest for embezzlement
A former Holmes County employee is in legal trouble for embezzling public funds. State Auditor Shad White announced on Wednesday that Melissa Upchurch has pled guilty to mishandling public money…
Lawmakers kill bill looking to merge Mississippi University for Women and Mississippi State
The Mississippi Senate killed a bill on Wednesday that would have merged the Mississippi University for Women and Mississippi State University. The legislation came as a surprise to school officials…
Bills to outlaw ‘squatted’ vehicles in Mississippi pass both chambers
Mississippi is one step closer to forcing high riders to abide by a new regulation. The House of Representatives on Wednesday voted in favor of outlawing “squatted” vehicles, or those…
Columbus city councilman given 30 days to pay fines after third arrest in four months
After being arrested for the third time in four months, embattled Columbus City Councilman Pierre Beard is being given 30 days to pay off his fines. The decision was passed…
Bill signed into law expanding outpatient services for pregnant women
As Mississippi continues to face high infant and maternal mortality rates, new legislation that serves to combat the state's staggering health statistics for babies and mothers has been signed into…
Mississippians in the NFL signing big contracts as free agency continues
As this year’s NFL free agency continues to heat up, a handful of Mississippians in the league are getting new contracts. The biggest of which came for former Mississippi State…
Wicker cosponsors Laken Riley Act requiring ICE to detain illegal immigrants arrested for theft
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker has hopped on as a co-sponsor of the Laken Riley Act, a measure requiring federal immigration authorities to arrest and detain illegal immigrants charged with theft…
Bill to create Delta health authority passes Senate with no Democratic support
As Mississippi continues to face an ongoing hospital crisis, lawmakers in the Senate have passed legislation to remedy some of the issues faced in the Delta. With many healthcare facilities…
