State News
Long Beach Man Accused Of Embezzling From Boy Scout Troop
The police chief says Gibson was ultimately caught when another scout leader found discrepancies in the checking account and reported it to police.
Education Funding Bill Killed
Supporters claim the current formula doesn't equally distribute its money.
Senate Bill Could Speed Up Leisure and Recreation Districts
Proposed law could smooth the way for quicker passage of leisure and recreation districts.
Mississippi Valley State Shooting Investigation
One person suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the isolated shooting incident.
Senators Tweak Rewrite Of Mississippi School Funding Formula
Opponents say Republican proposals leave schools worse off and that the public hasn't been sufficiently consulted.
Teacher Gun Carry Possible Through Revised Bill
Just this morning, members of a Senate Judiciary Committee made changes to House Bill 1083.
Officials Investigate Claims That Trooper Cadets Mistreated
In 2011, seven cadets were sent to the hospital for various reasons during the first week of trooper school, including dehydration.
Possible Challenger For US Senate In Mississippi Sets Event
Republican strategist Rick Tyler says McDaniel will hold an event Wednesday in his hometown of Ellisville.
Mississippi Tobacco Tax Increase Remains Up In The Air
None of these bills survived, but a bond bill that is still surviving gives legislators one more shot: It could be amended later for a cigarette tax increase.
Second Mississippi Child Dies From Flu This Season
Nationwide, there have been 84 pediatric flu deaths reported this season.
Commissioner Of Higher Education To Retire
The IHL Board is expected to begin the search for Boyce's successor soon.
Computing Firm Opens Mississippi Factory, Plans To Hire 600
Synnex Corp. said that it has shifted its distribution center from Olive Branch to nearby Southaven, opening a new Olive Branch Factory.
Senate Advances Road Spending Plan Based On Diverting Money
If all money were available, the plan could spend more than $1 billion through 2023, including $150 million in borrowing this year.
Lt. Governor Announces "Bridge Act"
Reeves did not release specifics on funding sources, but says that it can be done without raising State taxes.
2 Mississippi Students Arrested After Social Media Threats
The arrests came days after a school shooting in Parkland, Florida, killed 17 people.
Man Accused Of Kidnapping 4-Year-Old Girl Returning To South Carolina
He was captured Wednesday after crashing on a dead-end road in DeKalb, Mississippi, following a miles-long police chase.
Man Found Hanging From Tree, MBI Investigating
"All evidence is being considered and at this time, no conclusions have been reached."
Mississippi High School Graduation Rate Continues To Rise
The nationwide graduation rate was 84 percent in 2016-2017.
Former Ebony Editor, Author Lerone Bennett Jr. Dies At 89
Bennett grew up in Jackson, Mississippi. His wife, Gloria, was a Jet journalist. She died in 2009. He's survived by three children.