Mississippi unlikely to reduce or eliminate grocery tax in 2023
With Mississippi's seven-percent sales tax on groceries ranking the highest in the nation, state lawmakers have debated proposals to reduce the rate in the past. HB 964, which would exempt…
3 illegal immigrants captured in Mississippi after escaping ICE van
A manhunt has been called off after three illegal immigrants who escaped an ICE van Tuesday evening were taken into custody Wednesday morning. The three Honduran men were being transported…
Mississippi State defeats Southern Miss 10-9 in Tuesday night thriller
Mississippi State defeated No. 25 Southern Miss 10-9 in a thrilling finish to an in-state rivalry on the diamond at Trustmark Park Tuesday night. The Bulldogs (6-3) got off to…
George M. Bryan Airport in Starkville granted $4.5M for new passenger terminal
The George M. Bryan (STF) Airport in Starkville has received $4.5 million in Federal Aviation Administration Airport Terminal Program (ATP) grants for a new passenger terminal. With the grant funding,…
Manhunt underway for 3 illegal immigrants in central Mississippi
A manhunt is underway in central Mississippi after three illegal immigrants escaped an ICE vehicle. The three Honduran men were being transported by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement when…
Your Mississippi forecast for Wednesday, March 1
Cloudy skies and thunderstorms accompanied by warm temperatures will be seen across the majority of Mississippi today, with cooler temperatures to follow overnight. Northern Mississippi: Mostly cloudy skies will be…
Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State Grinds It Out on the Diamond and the Court
Both Mississippi State men's basketball and baseball faced must win games on Tuesday, albeit at different spots in their seasons. Brian Hadad looks at how State got the win on…
Reeves signs bill banning gender-affirming care for minors in Mississippi
Governor Tate Reeves has signed a bill that prohibits minors from receiving any gender-affirming care in Mississippi. On Tuesday, Reeves signed the “Regular Experimental Adolescent Procedures (REAP) Act” into law,…
Legislation that would extend postpartum Medicaid passes House committee
Legislation that would extend postpartum Medicaid from 60 days to 12 months has been passed by the House Medicaid Committee. On Monday afternoon, House Speaker Philip Gunn announced that he…
