Bill naming blueberry official state fruit heads to governor’s desk
The blueberry is just one step away from becoming the official state fruit of Mississippi. After passing the House of Representatives with just one nay vote on Feb. 6, House…
Mississippi lawmakers pass bill banning direct sale of electric vehicles
Legislation that would prohibit electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers from the direct sale of vehicles through brick-and-mortar locations has passed the Mississippi Senate by a vote of 38-14 and now heads…
Rebel Report podcast: Baseball wins on a technicality
A lightning storm and a technicality helped Ole Miss secure the win in a game that they were losing when it was called. Here's some thoughts on that, bad rules,…
Mississippi elementary students inspire bill naming blueberry the official state fruit
Mississippi may have a new state fruit soon thanks to the creative minds of fourth graders at Mannsdale Upper Elementary School. House Bill 1027, authored by Representative Jill Ford, R-Madison,…
City of Natchez names first-ever female police chief
Natchez has welcomed its first-ever female police chief. On Tuesday, the city's Board of Aldermen voted to appoint Caroline "Cal" Green to the position she had held as an interim…
Mississippi could be final state without postpartum Medicaid extension following Wyoming decision
If lawmakers choose not to pass a bill extending postpartum Medicaid, Mississippi is set to be the final state without either postpartum Medicaid extension or full-on Medicaid expansion. On Wednesday,…
American Car Center closing all locations, including Mississippi dealerships
Memphis-based used car retailer American Car Center has closed all 40 locations throughout 10 states, including the company's dealerships in Jackson, Gulfport, and Tupelo. Nearly one week ago, nearly 300…
MRA girls, Jackson Prep boys win private school basketball championships
On Wednesday night, Mississippi’s private school basketball champions were crowned. On the girls’ side, Madison Ridgeland Academy (31-7) defeated Presbyterian Christian School (33-5) by a score of 42-29 for the…
Your Mississippi forecast for Thursday, March 2
Severe thunderstorms are likely across parts of central Mississippi late Thursday night through Friday morning. According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, tornadoes, some possibly strong, and damaging winds…
