Democratic lawmaker introduces trigger bill that would reinstate prayer in Mississippi schools
As conflict over religion’s influence on public schools continues, one lawmaker in Mississippi has introduced legislation that could eventually reinstate prayers within the state’s schools. Rep. Oscar Denton, D-Vicksburg, recently…
United Furniture files Chapter 11 bankruptcy following massive layoffs in Mississippi
United Furniture has been allowed by a federal judge to move to Chapter 11 bankruptcy less than two months after laying off its entire workforce. On November 22, United's 2,700…
Egg prices not expected to go down anytime soon
Grocery prices have skyrocketed across the nation over the past few months, with consumers taking notice of the inflated cost of several household staples. Throughout the U.S., the cost of…
Your Mississippi forecast for Thursday, January 19
Northern Mississippi-- Sunny and breezy with highs in the lower 60s. Tonight will be clear and colder, with areas of frost after midnight and lows in the mid-30s. Central Mississippi--…
Thunder & Lightning: Revisiting the Annual Mississippi State Media Poll
Every preseason, Brian Hadad polls his fellow members of the Mississippi State beat to get their thoughts on the upcoming campaign. Now that the dust has settled and the results…
Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo kicks off in Jackson
The 58th Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo is underway at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds. Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson is encouraging the public to attend the multiple…
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann lays out plan for Mississippi’s struggling hospitals
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann laid out a plan Wednesday he believes would serve as a solution to the state’s ongoing hospital crisis. The plan, which aims to provide both short-term…
Restaurants across Mississippi Coast team up to restore oyster population
Restaurants across the Mississippi Gulf Coast are teaming up with The Nature Conservancy of Mississippi to help restore the oyster population. To date, 51 restaurants throughout southern Mississippi have agreed…
MSDH confirms 9,662 new COVID-19 cases in two-week update
On Tuesday, the Mississippi State Department of Health confirmed 9,662 new COVID-19 cases. The 14-day update brings the state's total number of cases since the onset of the pandemic to…
