The former Speaker of the Mississippi House has passed away. Billy McCoy, a democrat, was elected to the state House in 1979, serving a total of 28 years. He served as speaker from January 2004 until January 2012. McCoy died … Continued
(Information provided by State Farm) What can you do to try to avoid hitting animals when driving on highways and roads? As fog cleared off the river, two deer bounded into the tall grass near the road. It’s not an … Continued
The U.S. Department of Justice announced it has awarded more than $100 million in funding, including grants to Mississippi recipients, to combat human trafficking and provide vital services to trafficking victims throughout the United States. The Mississippi State Department of … Continued
(Information provided by Mississippi Development Authority) Industrial construction company Great River Industries is expanding its operations in Natchez to accommodate an increase in consumer demand. The project is a $3-million corporate investment and will create 20 jobs. “Great River Industries’ … Continued
Photo courtesy of MDOC The suspect accused of murdering two Brookhaven police officers in September 2018 has been indicted on two counts of capital murder. 26-year-old Marquis Flowers allegedly murdered Cpl. Zack Moak and Patrolman James White after the officers … Continued
Mississippi residents affected by last February’s storms and flooding have until Tuesday, Nov. 19 to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster assistance. Survivors who have storm-damaged property in Clay, Humphreys, Issaquena, Lowndes, Monroe, Sharkey, Warren and Yazoo counties may be eligible … Continued
Mike Espy officially launched his campaign Tuesday and will likely be setting the stage, once again, to face incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith. In 2018, Hyde-Smith and Espy battled for the remainder of Senator Thad Cochran’s term. Cochran, who resigned in … Continued
(Story written by Michael Newsom – University of Mississippi) The University of Mississippi’s efforts to support its thriving community of military veteran students has led to the university being ranked among the nation’s best places for vets to pursue a degree. … Continued
(Information provided by MSU Office of Public Affairs – News Bureau) Mike Tagert has been named as associate director for Corporate and Economic Partnerships within Mississippi State University’s Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED). In that role, Tagert also will serve … Continued
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., took to the Senate floor last week to urge his colleagues to pass a full defense appropriations package, which would include support for our nation’s troops. Wicker expressed his concern that another continuing resolution would … Continued