Ag. commissioner and legislature at odds over bills dictating how money is spent at state fairgrounds
by Caleb Salers
Tensions are flaring between the Mississippi legislature and Agriculture Commissioner...
Hattiesburg native and civil rights activist Dorie Ladner passes away at 81
Dorie Ann Ladner, a Hattiesburg native and unsung civil rights activist, has passed away at the age of 81. Ladner’s...
Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Southern Miss baseball enter rankings for first...
Is baseball back? That’s the question Mississippi State and Ole Miss fans are asking as their respective teams seem to...
Detainee found dead at Raymond Detention Center
An investigation has been launched after a detainee was found dead at the Raymond Detention Center. According to Hinds County...
Police searching for suspect after domestic assault reported near MUW gym
Police are searching for a suspect after an alleged domestic assault occurred at the Mississippi University for Women. According to...
Biden admin helping illegal immigrants vote, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson...
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is making waves after writing a scathing letter to the U.S. Department of Justice,...
Itta Bena native DJ Williams gets golden ticket on ‘American Idol’
Another Mississippian is heading to Hollywood. During Sunday night’s episode of American Idol, viewers got a snippet of DJ Williams’...
Ag. commissioner and legislature at odds over bills dictating how money is spent at state fairgrounds
by Caleb Salers
Tensions are flaring between the Mississippi legislature and Agriculture Commissioner...
Hattiesburg native and civil rights activist Dorie Ladner passes away at 81
Dorie Ann Ladner, a Hattiesburg native and unsung civil rights activist, has passed away at the age of 81. Ladner’s...
Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Southern Miss baseball enter rankings for first...
Is baseball back? That’s the question Mississippi State and Ole Miss fans are asking as their respective teams seem to...
Detainee found dead at Raymond Detention Center
An investigation has been launched after a detainee was found dead at the Raymond Detention Center. According to Hinds County...
Police searching for suspect after domestic assault reported near MUW gym
Police are searching for a suspect after an alleged domestic assault occurred at the Mississippi University for Women. According to...
Ag. commissioner and legislature at odds over bills dictating how money is spent at state fairgrounds
by Caleb Salers
Tensions are flaring between the Mississippi legislature and Agriculture Commissioner...
Biden admin helping illegal immigrants vote, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson...
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is making waves after writing a scathing letter to the U.S. Department of Justice,...
Lawmakers pass bills prohibiting state from investing in companies boycotting Israel despite...
Amid conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Palestine, Mississippi lawmakers have moved to extend an existing law that...
Mississippi Senate passes part of its plan to restore ballot initiative process
The Mississippi Senate passed part of a plan to restore the ballot initiative process on Thursday, meaning the conversation hasn’t...
Senate to gut Medicaid expansion plan passed in the House and implement...
As Mississippi continues to be plagued by a healthcare crisis that has drawn national attention, lawmakers are still mulling legislation...
Lawmakers kill bill looking to merge Mississippi University for Women and Mississippi...
The Mississippi Senate killed a bill on Wednesday that would have merged the Mississippi University for Women and Mississippi State...
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...
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...
Wicker cosponsors Laken Riley Act requiring ICE to detain illegal immigrants arrested...
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker has hopped on as a co-sponsor of the Laken Riley Act, a measure requiring federal immigration...
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...
Itta Bena native DJ Williams gets golden ticket on ‘American Idol’
Another Mississippian is heading to Hollywood. During Sunday night’s episode...
Wildlife biologists relocate abandoned cub to new home in Wilkinson County
Biologists with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Black Bear Program have recently rescued and rehomed an abandoned...
Premiere date announced for ‘WZZQ the Movie’
Big news for rock fans. A premiere date has been announced for WZZQ the Movie. Director Ann Ford revealed this...
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science announces summer camps for youth
The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science has announced its summer camps for youth. Young people of all ages will have...
$5 million approved for pedestrian bridge connecting museums in Jackson
Leaders in Jackson are one step closer to connecting museums in the LeFleur’s Bluff area for pedestrians to navigate their...
Delta State ranked among best value universities in the South
Delta State is one of the best bang-for-your-buck universities in the American South, according to a new report. As part...
Mississippi Match 5 player in McComb hits $77,663 jackpot
One lucky lottery matched all five numbers in the Friday Mississippi Match 5 drawing to win the jackpot worth $77,663....
As time springs forward, officials encourage residents to check fire alarms
Mississippi is approaching daylight savings this coming weekend and safety officials are asking residents to consider checking their fire alarms...
These places in Mississippi were named ‘Best Cities on the Rise’ by...
Two Mississippi cities have been recognized for their ambiance and charm by cracking the top 25 in Southern Living’s latest...
Stennis Space Center continues engine certification process for NASA Artemis moon missions
NASA is continuing its engine certification process for Artemis missions at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County. The space agency...
Grand opening for Serengeti Springs water park set for Memorial Day weekend
It’s official! The Hattiesburg Zoo’s highly anticipated Serengeti Springs water park will hold its grand opening on Memorial Day weekend...
Bert Kreischer’s ‘Fully Loaded Comedy Festival’ returning to Mississippi this summer
Bert Kreischer’s Fully Loaded Comedy Festival is returning to Brandon for the second year in a row. Announced by the...
Mississippi State Agency Job Fair set for March 28 in Jackson
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) has announced a date for its annual state agency job fair. The 2024...
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal to open restaurant in Hattiesburg
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is opening shop in Mississippi. The big man’s popular chicken restaurant, Big Chicken, will be locating...
Facebook and Instagram return to operation after massive outage
After a massive outage across Facebook, Instagram, and other Meta platforms that lasted for most of Tuesday morning, the social...
From Heartache to Hope: Navigating the IVF Journey in the Wake of Legal Challenges
by Camie Martin
In the wake of the Alabama Supreme Court’s controversial ruling...
St. John: The Best Job Ever
There are many emotions associated with parenthood. Joy and amusement come to mind immediately. The early responsibilities of parenting can...
Column: Keeping the public’s wildlife public
Efforts have been underway for the past few years that would significantly reverse Mississippi’s quality white-tailed deer management efforts. We...
Edwards: A midnight guide to solving the world’s problems
No matter how hard I tried, sleep remained an elusive companion last night. It wasn’t just the usual restlessness that...
Chaney: Mitigation program would save money, property, and lives
One of the top complaints I receive as Commissioner of Insurance is regarding the rate increases policyholders are seeing in...
Opinion: It’s time to take Chronic Wasting Disease seriously
In the world of Mississippi’s outdoors, a quote by John Audubon serves as a clarion call: “A true conservationist is...
Robert St. John: Nobody’s poet
In the late 1990s, I was asked by my local newspaper to write a weekly food column. I politely declined...
Opinion: Wildlife commission needs more sunshine as transparency concerns grow
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is entrusted with the responsibility of conserving and managing our state’s diverse...
Opinion: Mississippi’s healthcare crisis demands unity and action – for the sake...
I celebrate Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann for creating an opportunity for Mississippi to have an important debate about Medicaid expansion....
A Mississippian in Japan — Weapons Engagement Zone
One small sliver of light began to peek through the blackout curtains at the head of my bed. The light...
Gipson: Agriculture holds key to Mississippi workforce challenges
Most everyone seems to understand that workforce development is crucial in addressing Mississippi’s labor challenges. Most everyone accepts that reaching...
Robert St. John: I love this business
In the 1985 Ron Howard movie, “Cocoon,” a group of senior citizens from a retirement home break into an abandoned...
Rankins: Latest bond rating highlights IHL’s stewardship of Mississippi’s public universities
Good stewardship is critical to Mississippi’s university system and represents a fundamental component in the work of the Board of...
A Mississippian in Japan — Took off like a bullet
I wrote the following as I screamed along the Japanese countryside between the cities of Hiroshima and Fukuoka at 200...
Column: We need out-of-the-box thinking to address Mississippi’s healthcare woes
The year was 2008. I remember it vividly. Senator Barack Obama, candidate for president of the United States, was discussing...
Ag. commissioner and legislature at odds over bills dictating how money is spent at state fairgrounds
by Caleb Salers
Tensions are flaring between the Mississippi legislature and Agriculture Commissioner...
Florida restaurant owner arrested for stealing John Deere tractors in Mississippi, selling...
A Florida restaurant owner has been taken into custody for allegedly stealing John Deere tractors and skid steers throughout Mississippi...
Deadline approaching for $5.8 million grant opportunity to strengthen local food supply...
The deadline is quickly approaching to apply for grants being facilitated by the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC)...
USDA grants Alcorn State over $1 million for agricultural research projects
Alcorn State University has been granted over $1 million for agricultural capacity-building efforts related to research and programming needs. The...
Racehorse stolen in Terry found in Kentucky
A racehorse stolen in central Mississippi has been located in Kentucky and returned to the Magnolia State. The Mississippi Agriculture...
Lawmakers once again trying to ban some foreigners from owning farmland in...
Lawmakers in Mississippi are once again looking to limit who can and cannot own farmland in the state. The House...
Tickets to the Mississippi State Fair to be available online for first...
A new ticketing option has been announced for this year’s Mississippi State Fair. Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson...
Gipson already planning agricultural market complexes in other parts of the state
Just last week, Andy Gipson announced plans for a massive agricultural complex to be located in Rankin County. Now, the...
Former Express Grain owner faces up to 30 years in prison for...
The Greenwood native and former Express Grain owner accused of defrauding a business, directly causing a grain shortage in the...
Project set to enhance Mississippi’s food security to break ground in March
The latest economic development project coming to Mississippi was announced by Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson on Thursday. The Genuine Mississippi...
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Ag. commissioner and legislature at odds over bills dictating how money is spent at state fairgrounds
by Caleb SalersTensions are flaring between the Mississippi legislature and Agriculture Commissioner...Hattiesburg native and civil rights activist Dorie Ladner passes away at 81
Dorie Ann Ladner, a Hattiesburg native and unsung civil rights activist, has passed away at the age of 81. Ladner’s...Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Southern Miss baseball enter rankings for first...
Is baseball back? That’s the question Mississippi State and Ole Miss fans are asking as their respective teams seem to...Detainee found dead at Raymond Detention Center
An investigation has been launched after a detainee was found dead at the Raymond Detention Center. According to Hinds County...Police searching for suspect after domestic assault reported near MUW gym
Police are searching for a suspect after an alleged domestic assault occurred at the Mississippi University for Women. According to...Biden admin helping illegal immigrants vote, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson...
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is making waves after writing a scathing letter to the U.S. Department of Justice,...Itta Bena native DJ Williams gets golden ticket on ‘American Idol’
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Ag. commissioner and legislature at odds over bills dictating how money is spent at state fairgrounds
by Caleb SalersTensions are flaring between the Mississippi legislature and Agriculture Commissioner...Hattiesburg native and civil rights activist Dorie Ladner passes away at 81
Dorie Ann Ladner, a Hattiesburg native and unsung civil rights activist, has passed away at the age of 81. Ladner’s...Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Southern Miss baseball enter rankings for first...
Is baseball back? That’s the question Mississippi State and Ole Miss fans are asking as their respective teams seem to...Detainee found dead at Raymond Detention Center
An investigation has been launched after a detainee was found dead at the Raymond Detention Center. According to Hinds County...Police searching for suspect after domestic assault reported near MUW gym
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Ag. commissioner and legislature at odds over bills dictating how money is spent at state fairgrounds
by Caleb SalersTensions are flaring between the Mississippi legislature and Agriculture Commissioner...Biden admin helping illegal immigrants vote, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson...
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is making waves after writing a scathing letter to the U.S. Department of Justice,...Lawmakers pass bills prohibiting state from investing in companies boycotting Israel despite...
Amid conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Palestine, Mississippi lawmakers have moved to extend an existing law that...Mississippi Senate passes part of its plan to restore ballot initiative process
The Mississippi Senate passed part of a plan to restore the ballot initiative process on Thursday, meaning the conversation hasn’t...Senate to gut Medicaid expansion plan passed in the House and implement...
As Mississippi continues to be plagued by a healthcare crisis that has drawn national attention, lawmakers are still mulling legislation...Lawmakers kill bill looking to merge Mississippi University for Women and Mississippi...
The Mississippi Senate killed a bill on Wednesday that would have merged the Mississippi University for Women and Mississippi State...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...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...Wicker cosponsors Laken Riley Act requiring ICE to detain illegal immigrants arrested...
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker has hopped on as a co-sponsor of the Laken Riley Act, a measure requiring federal immigration...Bill to create Delta health authority passes Senate with no Democratic support
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Itta Bena native DJ Williams gets golden ticket on ‘American Idol’
Another Mississippian is heading to Hollywood. During Sunday night’s episode...Wildlife biologists relocate abandoned cub to new home in Wilkinson County
Biologists with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Black Bear Program have recently rescued and rehomed an abandoned...Premiere date announced for ‘WZZQ the Movie’
Big news for rock fans. A premiere date has been announced for WZZQ the Movie. Director Ann Ford revealed this...Mississippi Museum of Natural Science announces summer camps for youth
The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science has announced its summer camps for youth. Young people of all ages will have...$5 million approved for pedestrian bridge connecting museums in Jackson
Leaders in Jackson are one step closer to connecting museums in the LeFleur’s Bluff area for pedestrians to navigate their...Delta State ranked among best value universities in the South
Delta State is one of the best bang-for-your-buck universities in the American South, according to a new report. As part...Mississippi Match 5 player in McComb hits $77,663 jackpot
One lucky lottery matched all five numbers in the Friday Mississippi Match 5 drawing to win the jackpot worth $77,663....As time springs forward, officials encourage residents to check fire alarms
Mississippi is approaching daylight savings this coming weekend and safety officials are asking residents to consider checking their fire alarms...These places in Mississippi were named ‘Best Cities on the Rise’ by...
Two Mississippi cities have been recognized for their ambiance and charm by cracking the top 25 in Southern Living’s latest...Stennis Space Center continues engine certification process for NASA Artemis moon missions
NASA is continuing its engine certification process for Artemis missions at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County. The space agency...Grand opening for Serengeti Springs water park set for Memorial Day weekend
It’s official! The Hattiesburg Zoo’s highly anticipated Serengeti Springs water park will hold its grand opening on Memorial Day weekend...Bert Kreischer’s ‘Fully Loaded Comedy Festival’ returning to Mississippi this summer
Bert Kreischer’s Fully Loaded Comedy Festival is returning to Brandon for the second year in a row. Announced by the...Mississippi State Agency Job Fair set for March 28 in Jackson
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) has announced a date for its annual state agency job fair. The 2024...NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal to open restaurant in Hattiesburg
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is opening shop in Mississippi. The big man’s popular chicken restaurant, Big Chicken, will be locating...Facebook and Instagram return to operation after massive outage
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From Heartache to Hope: Navigating the IVF Journey in the Wake of Legal Challenges
by Camie MartinIn the wake of the Alabama Supreme Court’s controversial ruling...St. John: The Best Job Ever
There are many emotions associated with parenthood. Joy and amusement come to mind immediately. The early responsibilities of parenting can...Column: Keeping the public’s wildlife public
Efforts have been underway for the past few years that would significantly reverse Mississippi’s quality white-tailed deer management efforts. We...Edwards: A midnight guide to solving the world’s problems
No matter how hard I tried, sleep remained an elusive companion last night. It wasn’t just the usual restlessness that...Chaney: Mitigation program would save money, property, and lives
One of the top complaints I receive as Commissioner of Insurance is regarding the rate increases policyholders are seeing in...Opinion: It’s time to take Chronic Wasting Disease seriously
In the world of Mississippi’s outdoors, a quote by John Audubon serves as a clarion call: “A true conservationist is...Robert St. John: Nobody’s poet
In the late 1990s, I was asked by my local newspaper to write a weekly food column. I politely declined...Opinion: Wildlife commission needs more sunshine as transparency concerns grow
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is entrusted with the responsibility of conserving and managing our state’s diverse...Opinion: Mississippi’s healthcare crisis demands unity and action – for the sake...
I celebrate Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann for creating an opportunity for Mississippi to have an important debate about Medicaid expansion....A Mississippian in Japan — Weapons Engagement Zone
One small sliver of light began to peek through the blackout curtains at the head of my bed. The light...Gipson: Agriculture holds key to Mississippi workforce challenges
Most everyone seems to understand that workforce development is crucial in addressing Mississippi’s labor challenges. Most everyone accepts that reaching...Robert St. John: I love this business
In the 1985 Ron Howard movie, “Cocoon,” a group of senior citizens from a retirement home break into an abandoned...Rankins: Latest bond rating highlights IHL’s stewardship of Mississippi’s public universities
Good stewardship is critical to Mississippi’s university system and represents a fundamental component in the work of the Board of...A Mississippian in Japan — Took off like a bullet
I wrote the following as I screamed along the Japanese countryside between the cities of Hiroshima and Fukuoka at 200...Column: We need out-of-the-box thinking to address Mississippi’s healthcare woes
The year was 2008. I remember it vividly. Senator Barack Obama, candidate for president of the United States, was discussing... -
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Ag. commissioner and legislature at odds over bills dictating how money is spent at state fairgrounds
by Caleb SalersTensions are flaring between the Mississippi legislature and Agriculture Commissioner...Florida restaurant owner arrested for stealing John Deere tractors in Mississippi, selling...
A Florida restaurant owner has been taken into custody for allegedly stealing John Deere tractors and skid steers throughout Mississippi...Deadline approaching for $5.8 million grant opportunity to strengthen local food supply...
The deadline is quickly approaching to apply for grants being facilitated by the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC)...USDA grants Alcorn State over $1 million for agricultural research projects
Alcorn State University has been granted over $1 million for agricultural capacity-building efforts related to research and programming needs. The...Racehorse stolen in Terry found in Kentucky
A racehorse stolen in central Mississippi has been located in Kentucky and returned to the Magnolia State. The Mississippi Agriculture...Lawmakers once again trying to ban some foreigners from owning farmland in...
Lawmakers in Mississippi are once again looking to limit who can and cannot own farmland in the state. The House...Tickets to the Mississippi State Fair to be available online for first...
A new ticketing option has been announced for this year’s Mississippi State Fair. Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson...Gipson already planning agricultural market complexes in other parts of the state
Just last week, Andy Gipson announced plans for a massive agricultural complex to be located in Rankin County. Now, the...Former Express Grain owner faces up to 30 years in prison for...
The Greenwood native and former Express Grain owner accused of defrauding a business, directly causing a grain shortage in the...Project set to enhance Mississippi’s food security to break ground in March
The latest economic development project coming to Mississippi was announced by Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson on Thursday. The Genuine Mississippi...