State News
Treasurer, College Savings MS To Host Scholarship Contests
Scholarship contests to be hosted by Treasurer Lynn Fitch and College Savings Mississippi at state basketball championships.
Video: State Senate Passes $575 Million Tax Relief Plan
A tax relief plan could be coming to Mississippi.
Video: House Bill Guts Funding for Proposed Middle School
Quartet of Golden Triangle lawmakers cut state share of proposed school from 1/3 to 1/30
Direct Care Worker Arrested For Sexual Assault
Worker in a mental health facility arrested for sexually assaulting a patient.
More Than 21,000 Mississippi Walmart Associates To Receive Pay Raise
Mississippians working at Walmart will receive a pay increase.
Video: State Lawmakers Consider Upping the Ante on 3rd Grade Reading Requirements
State lawmakers debate raising the bar for third grade reading requirements.
Mississippi Educators Receive Awards
Mississippi professors and educators receive honors, awards.
Mississippi AG Warns Residents To Beware Of Scams
Attorney General Jim Hood warns Mississippians to be on the lookout for scammers trying to take advantage of storm-and-disaster stricken areas.
MADD Calls On Legislators To Strengthen Drunk Driving Laws
Mothers Against Drunk Driving to speak at the State Capitol tomorrow.
Secretary Hosemann Speaks On MS Supreme Court Ballot Ruling
Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann speaks out about the Mississippi Supreme Court ruling that a ballot change be made.
Video: Mississippi Governor Declares April Confederate Heritage Month
Mississippi governor Phil Bryant signs a proclamation in early February declaring April Confederate History Month.
Video: Kids + Math = Competition
High school students compete in MSMS Math tourney
Governor Bryant Issues State Of Emergency For Severe Weather
The Governor of Mississippi announced today that he was issuing a state of emergency for areas affected by severe weather.
Video: Fantasy Sports Sites Departure May Just be Temporary in Mississippi
State Legislature proposing rules for Fantasy Sports operations
Video: Mississippi and Louisiana Tops in Car Loan Default
Car Loan default numbers are on the rise, and Mississippi and Louisiana lead the nation
Video: Proposed State House Bill Would Protect People Acting on Religious Beliefs
House Bill 1523 would make allowances for refusal of services based on the provider's religious beliefs
Video: A Bill Silencing Educators
Talking politics at school could land teachers in hot water
Lawmakers To Ban Teen Tans?
Mississippi lawmakers have proposed a bill to stop teens under the age of 18 from using tanning beds.