This is a bill that was introduced and authored by Earle Banks. A democrat in the House of Representatives for District 67. Originally introduced on January 27th, 2020 and referred to House Corrections on the same day, then later referred … Continued
The Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act of 2019 (H.R. 2476), has been signed by the President and has become law. This bipartisan legislation, sponsored by Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson, Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, authorizes $375 million over the next … Continued
The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in finding Rebecca Reid, a woman missing out of Lumberton. Reid has been missing since 4 p.m. Friday and she was last seen on Leetown Road in Lumberton … Continued
Workforce development proposal gets Mississippi ready for more and better-paying jobs Monday night, Treasurer David McRae applauded Governor Tate Reeves’ inaugural State of the State address, highlighting the governor’s workforce development plan as a much-needed step to ensure Mississippi is ready … Continued
Photo courtesy of MDOC During his ‘State of the State’ address, Governor Tate Reeves announced that he has ordered the Mississippi Department of Corrections to begin the process of closing Unit 29 at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman. Amid … Continued
On the steps of the Mississippi Capitol, Governor Tate Reeves delivered his first ‘State of the State’ address. During the speech – delivered to a joint session of the legislature – Governor Reeves discussed the state’s future and its current … Continued
The suspect in a double homicide investigation in Hinds County is on the run. According to the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a 911 call from a child regarding a shooting at the Brandon Arms Apartment complex in Edwards on … Continued
College baseball season is right around the corner, and over the weekend, Mississippi State and Ole Miss held their annual ‘Media Days’. SportsTalk Mississippi’s beat reporters were in attendance to catch up with coaches and players ahead of the 2020 … Continued
(Information provided by the office of U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst) Daniel Robert, a fugitive for over a decade, directed and organized cocaine trafficking operations, spanning many years and multiple states. Daniel Robert, 43, of Meridian, was found guilty Thursday by … Continued
An inmate was found dead in his one-man cell at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman on Sunday morning. Joshua Norman, 26, was found hanging at Unit 29. No foul play is suspected, according to Sunflower County Coroner Heather Burton. … Continued