Video: Legislative Budget Committee to Consider Budget Requests
The requests are in, but now comes the hard part.
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Amendment Backers Say Enough Voters Have Signed
The referendum aims to prevent lawmakers from underfunding public schools.
Video: "Tupelo Reads" Hosts the "Run Forrest Run" 5K
The "Run Forrest Run" 5K wound through Tupelo Friday night
Video: Mississippi State and Ole Miss Gear up for Big Games in the National Spotlight
Four Undefeated SEC Teams tilt in two huge college match-ups in Mississippi
Miss. Reviewing Health Emergency Plans
The Mississippi State Department of Health monitors and tracks infectious diseases on a daily basis.
Video: Starkville and Oxford Restauranteurs and Merchants Gear up for Monster Weekend
Local businesses gear up for what may be the largest football weekend of the season
Video: Gifted Program Teachers Meet in Tupelo
More than 500 teachers and counselors are in Tupelo for an annual conference to learn new ways to reach and challenge gifted students.
Hosemann Requests Significant Budget Decrease, Increases Revenue
The Secretary of State’s Office is also requesting no additional employees for FY 2016.
Gov. Bryant Sets Special Election for Scott County School District
On Feb. 11, the five members of the Scott County Board of Education tendered their joint resignations.
Miss. High Court Hears GOP Senate Primary Dispute
Justices heard nearly two hours of arguments Thursday, but gave no indication of when they will rule.
2 Bidders Seek Miss. Private Prison Contract
Corrections spokeswoman Grace Fisher says a committee will evaluate proposals and make a recommendation to Commissioner Chris Epps.
Mental Health: New Money Unneeded for Federal Deal
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health told lawmakers it doesn't need more state money in the budget beginning July 1.
MEMA: Be Aware of Severe Weather Potential Tonight into Friday
NWS says strong cold front will bring "limited threat" for damaging winds, heavy rains and the possibility of a few tornadoes.
Man in Cochran Photo Case Indicted for Burglary
The man accused of taking illicit photographs of the bedridden wife of U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran has been indicted on burglary charges.
Video: Butler Seeks Reform on Cruise Industry
A Columbus native is optimistic about her national campaign to bring more oversight to the cruise industry.
Video: Choctaw County Among Economic Development Receipients
$25,000 to help with site preparation.
State College Savings Fund Still Lagging, Changes Should Help
Both MPACT’s FY14 investment performance of 18.34% and tuition increases of 3.9% beat program assumptions, helping to shore up the prepaid tuition plan.
Video: Ignition Interlock Law Takes Effect
Anyone convicted of drunk driving in the state will have to have an ignition interlock installed in their vehicle as part of their sentence.
Video: Tupelo City Council Gets Update on Major Thoroughfare Plan
The next Major Thoroughfare Program will go before Tupelo voters in 2016.
Video: NMMC Holds 'Ladies Night'
It was the annual North Mississippi Medical Center Spirit of Women's Night out at Tupelo High School Performing Arts Center.
Group Seeks Ballot Initiative to Legalize Pot
A group has filed a petition seeking a ballot initiative to legalize marijuana in Mississippi.
Miss. Agencies Being Budget Requests for FY16
Legislators will adopt a budget next spring.
Video: Rate of Homeless Students in Mississippi Reaches Record High
Homeless student rates rise.
Nationwide Cyber Attack Hits Tupelo, Southaven Lost Pizza Restaurants
The company says a failure in its security, not the restaurants, allowed the thieves to gain access to card numbers, expiration dates and security codes.
Video: Caledonia, Gulfport Schools Recognized as 2014 National Blue Ribbon Schools
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today recognized 337 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2014.