MDOT approves plan to start bridge & road repairs
MDOT announced Tuesday funding for 163 Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund projects.
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Lawmakers asked to consider programs for departing inmates
U.S. District Judge Keith Starrett says Mississippi needs to have "meaningful" supervision of former prisoners.
Oxford opening new center for sports and other activities
The center will only be open at night for the first few weeks to let the parks commission conclude its basketball season.
MBI issues alert for two missing Hattiesburg children
8-year-old Londyn Davis and 6-year-old Kingston Davis were last seen late Sunday night in Hattiesburg.
Bill aims to help minors who are sex trafficking victims
House Bill 571 would prevent charges from being filed against trafficking victims who are younger than 18.
Woman who shot deer in 2018, now bags 2 in 1 shot at age 101
The woman says she got the two-in-one after missing four deer this season.
Massive layoffs at Canton Nissan plant
6,400 employees and contracts work at the Canton assembly plant.
MS House of Representatives passes Mississippi Broadband Enabling Act
Speaker Phillip Gunn goes on to say the bill is designed to protect the rate payer and provide transparency.
Electric co-op high-speed internet bill moves forward
The Nettleton Democrat pushed the measure that would allow electric co-ops in the state the opportunity to get in the high-speed internet business.
Cabbage earns Mississippi teen scholarship
The average cabbage weighs between two and five pounds. Rayne’s cabbage weighs in at a whopping 23 pounds.
Mississippi mayors attend Municipal Government Week
During Monday's meeting, topics like infrastructure and unfunded state mandates to local budgets were discussed during the meeting.
Pastor shot to death while unlocking Mississippi church
The state's governor, Phil Bryant, says on Twitter that he will join Jackson leaders "to stop this violence together or I will do so as Governor on my own."
Lynn Fitch announces run for state attorney general
Fitch began her law career as a Special Assistant Attorney General with the A.G.'s office.
MDOT helps to monitor infectious deer disease
MDOT is working with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.
Sarah Thomas will be first female to officiate NFL playoff game
Thomas will serve as a down judge for the AFC divisional playoff game between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Chargers.
Five people escape SUV after going over I-10 bridge railing
First responders were slowed in their response due to thick fog in the area, according to Chief Sullivan.
New Mississippi Senate President Pro Tempore chosen
“Sen. Tollison’s election by his peers to this leadership position shows the deep respect senators have for him,” Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said.
Small explosion at Mississippi ammunition plant injures 7
News outlets report at least three workers were taken to the hospital.
Pioneering black Catholic bishop dies in Mississippi
The Diocese of Biloxi says Bishop Joseph Howze died Wednesday at 95.
Daughters tried to run over their mother with vehicle days before murder
Just days before the mother of four was found dead, she called deputies to her residence for help.
Republican Hosemann in race for Mississippi lt. governor
The lieutenant governor presides over the state Senate, appoints Senate committee leaders and has great influence over which bills become law.
Mississippi inmate's death last week was 76th in 2018
Sixteen inmates died in MDOC custody in August 2018 alone, and Commissioner Pelicia Hall has said a majority of those were due to natural causes.
Michael Guest swears in to Congress
Guest replaced Greg Harper who retired this year.
Winston County man allegedly scamming people in Florida
Witnesses say he is telling a story of his family being attacked by several men, robbed at gunpoint and that they took his wallet.
Lt. Governor Tate Reeves running for governor
Mississippi's next Governor will replace Governor Phil Bryant who has served to terms.