Gipson announces Mississippi Healthy Food and Families Program
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) is now accepting grant proposals from qualified nonprofits to implement projects through the Mississippi Healthy Food and Families Program. Established by the…
Mississippi Civil Rights activist Ineva May Pittman dies in house fire
Mississippi Civil Rights activist Ineva May Pittman has passed away following a fire that destroyed her Jackson home. On Monday, the 88-year-old was found by firefighters in an unburned portion…
House Speaker Philip Gunn pushes for quicker elimination of state income tax
Mississippi Speaker of the House Philip Gunn has slightly changed his position on the state's plan to phase out income tax, stating that he is open to hearing other proposals…
3 Jackson police officers on leave after man died in their custody
Three Jackson police officers are on paid administrative leave after a man reportedly died in their custody. Officials with the Jackson Police Department (JPD) stated that the officers responded to…
Mississippi State promotes Matt Brock to defensive coordinator
After taking over play-calling duties for the 2023 ReliaQuest Bowl, Mississippi State’s Matt Brock has been elevated to defensive coordinator. Brock, who served the previous three seasons as special teams…
Mississippi House passes resolution honoring Poplarville-based band Chapel Hart
The Mississippi House of Representatives started the 2023 legislative session strong after passing a House Resolution commending Chapel Hart for its success over the past year. The Poplarville-based band was…
UPDATE: Daughter of State Rep. DeKeither Stamps safely located in Florida
UPDATE: Rep. DeKeither Stamps' daughter, Kristian, was safely located Wednesday afternoon in Bay County, Fla. Mississippi State Representative DeKeither Stamps is asking the public for help in locating his daughter.…
Police officer involved in fatal shooting during Walmart hostage situation cleared for work
A Richland police officer, who was involved in a fatal shooting that left an armed woman holding a Walmart employee hostage dead, has been cleared to return to work, city…
5,778 new COVID-19 cases recorded across Mississippi over last week
In its weekly report released Tuesday afternoon, the Mississippi State Department of Health confirmed 5,778 new cases of COVID-19. The seven-day update brings the state’s total number of recorded cases…
