Earlier today, President Trump signed phase one of a trade agreement with China, and Mississippi leaders are applauding the deal, which they say, will open Chinas market to more American products. As part of the new agreement, China has pledged … Continued
Photo Courtesy of MSU Athletics Last night, Mississippi State cruised to a victory over Missouri in Starkville while a shorthanded Ole Miss team dropped their matchup with Flordia on the road. Below, you’ll find a recap and analysis of each … Continued
Toyota issued a recall for an estimate of 696,000 vehicles. Toyota said that the fuel pump may stop operating and if this does happen, warning lights and messages would be displayed on the instrument panel and the “engine may run … Continued
(Article written by Steve Wilson, Investigative Editor with Mississippi Center for Public Policy) With this years session just a week old, the Mississippi Senate has already filed two bills that would increase teacher pay after the legislature passed one in … Continued
An incident that was originally labeled as “hazing” is now being called “assault.” No official word of what exactly happened at the South Pontotoc Middle School basketball game has been released. Pontotoc County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Brock Puckett, says that … Continued
Governor Tate Reeves took the oath of office today as the 65th Governor of Mississippi. In his first speech, as Governor, Reeves reflected on the first time he took an oath of office in the state capitol. “I was just … Continued
The Public Service Commission has selected its new Chairman and approved a rate decrease for Mississippians. First-term Southern District Commissioner Dane Maxwell was elected to serve as Chairman by his fellow Commissioners during the PSCs first meeting. Maxwell was sworn … Continued
Jerry Williams, who has held the number two position at the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) for several years, has announced his retirement, effective Wednesday, January 15, 2020. As deputy commissioner of Institutions, Williams has been the point person for … Continued
The former owner of a Gulfport tax return preparation business has pleaded guilty to aiding and assisting in the preparation of false tax returns. According to documents and information provided to the court, Alvin Mays owned and operated City Tax … Continued
The 2020 election cycle is underway, and primary races for congressional seats are coming up fast. The field of candidates for the March 10th congressional primaries has been set following Fridays qualifying deadline. The full list of candidates was released … Continued