Recap of the Session Day 2
The Senate and House of Representatives met at the Capitol for the second day of the Legislative session. The Senate was set to meet at 10:00 AM and the House was set for 2:00 PM. In the Senate today: Gaveled … Continued
Dr. Heather Stur: World watching for what comes next between U.S., Iran
(Article written by Dr. Heather Marie Stur, Associate Professor of History and Fellow in the University of Southern Mississippi’s Dale Center for the Study of War & Society) Image courtesy of the University of Southern Mississippi It took less than … Continued
MDOT names Tom King as new Chairman
The Mississippi Department of Transportation has named its new Chairman. After former Chairman Dick Hall chose not to seek re-election, MDOT has named Southern District Transportation District Commissioner Tom King as Chairman. King was the lone incumbent among the three … Continued
Stepfather of hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd murdered
The stepfather of the popular hip-hop duo, Rae Sremmurd, has been found dead after a Monday night shooting in Tupelo. According to multiple sources, Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi’s younger half-brother, Michael Sullivan, is currently being held in custody by the … Continued
The U.S. Army says military draft texts are fake
Fraudulent text messages are circulating throughout the country, informing individuals they have been selected for a military draft. The U.S. Army Recruiting Command says they have received multiple calls and emails about the text messages and want to ensure Americans … Continued
Ole Miss drops SEC opener to Texas A&M 57-47
Story by SportsTalk Mississippi Ole Miss Beat Reporter Brian Scott Rippee Ole Miss suffered its worst defeat of the season and was yet again abysmal on the offensive end floor in a 57-47 road loss at Texas A&M to open … Continued
Vicksburg District to close Steele Bayou Control Structure
STORY COURTESY OF THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District anticipates the need to close the gates of the Steele Bayou Control Structure, located approximately 10 miles north of Vicksburg, Mississippi, within the … Continued
Unrest in the Middle East
Iran has launched missiles at the Ain al-Asad air base in Iraq that was housing members of the United States military. President Donald Trump issued a statement Tuesday night saying, “All is well! Missiles launched from Iran at two military … Continued
Let The Session Begin
The House of Representatives and the Senate both gaveled in at noon on January 7th of 2020. Here is what you need to know: In the Senate: The Senate gaveled in with Lt. Governor and Governor-Elect Tate Reeves on Tuesday … Continued
Forrest County Courthouse unveils Vernon Dahmer statue
Recently, the Forrest County Courthouse unveiled a statue honoring slain civil rights activist Vernon Dahmer. The bronze statue, which was created by local artists Benn Watts and Vixon Sullivan, is the centerpiece of a new plaza at the courthouse in … Continued