Band director's firing reversed, suspended instead
The performance came just days after two Brookhaven police officers were killed.
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House seeks college graduate tax breaks, but could be costly
College or professional school graduates could sign up to get state income tax payments back, if they stayed in Mississippi for five years.
Bill would allow the sale of personal property in towed cars
The bill also would remove the five day waiting period for property owners to have vehicles towed.
Officers seize $1 million in cocaine in Mississippi
News outlets reported that a Rankin County deputy made the stop in Interstate-20 on Saturday afternoon.
Jackson County man may have faked own death, hiding in Colorado
Deputy U.S. Marshals say evidence shows Scott faked his own death in Alabama.
Casino resort launching sports betting app
Per gaming regulations, you have to be on site at the casino to place bets through the app.
State House committee working on bill to raise teacher pay
The House Education Committee passed House Bill 1349.
House Education Committee passes school shooting bill
The House Education Committee, on Thursday, passed House Bill 1283, sending it to the full House for more consideration.
Sheriff: Truck driver with machete in interstate standoff
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell told news outlets the 18-wheeler is on the shoulder of the westbound corridor in southern Mississippi.
Suspect at large after three flee vehicle during stop
Commander Archie Williams said three people took off running from the vehicle.
Bill could push more Mississippi government records online
House Bill 1296 passed the Accountability, Efficiency and Transparency Committee. It will go to the full House for more debate.
Early morning Lee County fire kills one
The person's name is not being released at this time.
Community joins Gulfport teen with cerebral palsy in 20-mile hike
“He faces adversities that I don’t, and yet he wants to do this,” said Toni Martino, Smith’s middle school teacher.
Natchez working on protecting wall that stabilizes bluffs
A city is working to protect a wall that stabilizes steep bluffs by the Mississippi River
Retired physician gives Delta State $4M for financial aid
Delta State University says it will use the money from Dr. Fred Pittman to pay for financial aid for students who can't afford college.
School safety panel: Focus on mental health, police response
It's unclear if lawmakers will propose enough money to meet a recommendation that every school campus have a school resource officer.
Officer-involved shooting connected to disappearance, death of man
The body of a missing Learned man has been found in rural Copiah County and an officer-involved shooting in Rankin County is connected to the case.
MS senator suffers stroke
Burton represents District 31.
MBI issues Silver Alert for missing Hinds County man
Stoney Dale Qualls, 47, of Raymond was last seen early Wednesday morning at a residence in Hinds County.
Mississippi Medicaid won't seek midyear infusion of money
Director Drew Snyder told lawmakers Wednesday that enrollment has decreased, accounting for some savings.
$37.6 million in funding given to Mississippi Head Start programs
Included will be $30.3 million in funding for Early Head Start programs in Lowndes, Noxubee, Grenada, Tunica, Marshall, Benton, and DeSoto counties.
Death of citizen ruled homicide following incident with JPD
According to Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham-Stewart, George Robinson died from subdural hemorrhage caused by blunt force trauma.
Anti-cancer group: Ban tanning beds for younger than 18
They say teenagers put themselves at risk of cancer while tanning for proms or other events.
New Albany Police need help identifying alleged van thief
The van was driven from New Albany to just outside Atlanta, Georgia.
Drug trafficker arrested, 37 pounds of marijuana seized
Tuesday afternoon, Rankin County Criminal Interdiction Deputy John Johnson seized the marijuana, which was hidden inside of a Honda passenger vehicle.