For the third consecutive year, the Mississippi Highway Patrol and the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services have partnered to promote their prom night safety initiative. The initiative, aimed at ensuring that teens make smart choices on the roadways, is named P.R.O.M … Continued
Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs has written a letter to President Trump requesting federal assistance with the severe erosion problems they have experienced in Vicksburg due to massive amounts of rainfall and flash flooding — specifically in the Vicksburg National Military Park and … Continued
Ask Mississippians what Mississippi’s greatest challenges are and many are likely to answer, “health.” The Mississippi State Department of Health reports that 15 percent of Mississippians report having diabetes, 70 percent report being overweight and 82 percent report taking medication for high … Continued
Today State Auditor Shad White announced former Jones County Supervisor Jerome Wyatt has been convicted of embezzlement in Judge Dal Williamson’s chamber of Jones County Circuit Court. The case was prosecuted by District Attorney Anthony J. Buckley. Wyatt was arrested … Continued
By Mike Chaney, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal When I consider some of the most important jobs a person can hold, firefighter quickly rises to the top of my mind. Firefighting, for some, is a profession: a noble one … Continued
Governor Tate Reeves, Congressman Michael Guest, and Mississippi Republican Party Chairman Lucien Smith welcomed multiple elected officials from Covington and Smith Counties and surrounding areas to the Mississippi Republican Party. Officials joining the Mississippi Republican Party include: · Matt Sullivan, District … Continued
Over the weekend, Ole Miss baseball completed a sweep over Xavier in Oxford, and two Rebels have been recognized for their performance. The series began on Friday with a 13-0 win over the Musketeers, and sophomore LHP Doug Nikhazy tossed … Continued
Image courtesy of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency It’s been a week since the Pearl River in Jackson crested at nearly 37 feet, causing flooding in the metro area. This morning, officials with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) stated … Continued
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be directing enforcement resources to methamphetamine “transportation hubs” — areas where methamphetamine is often trafficked in bulk and then distributed across the country. While continuing to focus on stopping drugs being smuggled across the border, the DEA’s … Continued
(Special article from Steve Wilson, Investigative Editor for Mississippi Center for Public Policy) A bill in the Mississippi legislature would allow girls to compete on a level playing field by protecting the integrity of female sports leagues and competitions. The bill … Continued