The Public Service Commission has selected its new Chairman and approved a rate decrease for Mississippians. First-term Southern District Commissioner Dane Maxwell was elected to serve as Chairman by his fellow Commissioners during the PSC’s first meeting. Maxwell was sworn … Continued
Jerry Williams, who has held the number two position at the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) for several years, has announced his retirement, effective Wednesday, January 15, 2020. As deputy commissioner of Institutions, Williams has been the point person for … Continued
The former owner of a Gulfport tax return preparation business has pleaded guilty to aiding and assisting in the preparation of false tax returns. According to documents and information provided to the court, Alvin Mays owned and operated City Tax … Continued
The 2020 election cycle is underway, and primary races for congressional seats are coming up fast. The field of candidates for the March 10th congressional primaries has been set following Friday’s qualifying deadline. The full list of candidates was released … Continued
Photo courtesy of NWS/Memphis Mississippi was hit hard by severe weather over the weekend. While assessments are ongoing, the National Weather Service has confirmed that three tornadoes touched down across the state on Saturday. The strongest storm was an EF-2 … Continued
Photo courtesy of NWS/Memphis Mississippi was hit hard by severe weather over the weekend. While assessments are ongoing, the National Weather Service has confirmed that three tornados touched down across the state on Saturday. The strongest storm was an EF-2 … Continued
Information provided by U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst In 2019, Murders Fell 75%, Attempted Murders Down 66%, Robberies Decreased 54% U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst joined Natchez Police Chief Walter Armstrong, Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten, Sixth Judicial District Attorney Shameka Collins, … Continued
Courtesy of Senator Roger Wicker’s Office The 2020 U.S. Census is well underway, and workers across our country are ready to coordinate this massive, once a decade undertaking. By April 1, an invitation will go out to every American household … Continued
Photo courtesy of MSU Athletics Mike Leach was officially introduced as the 34th head coach in Mississippi State program history today during a press conference that was open to the public. The new Bulldog head coach touched on everything from … Continued
There may be a rematch in November as Democrat Mike Espy is officially running for U.S. Senate. The former Congressman unsuccessfully challenged Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith for her seat in the Senate during the previous election cycle, but after signing qualifying … Continued