Storm and flood survivors who applied for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and received a letter or text message about the status of their application, should know this first communication may not be the last word. … Continued
On Thursday, November 7th, the Committee on Homeland Security, chaired by Mississippi Congressman Bennie G. Thompson, will hold a public field hearing in Mississippi on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) workplace raids that took place on August 7th. The … Continued
For the second straight week, weather will play a factor in Mississippi’s high school football schedule. Last week, several games across the state were either delayed or postponed, and this week, a long list of matchups have been moved to … Continued
Photo courtesy of Demario Davis/Twitter A New Orleans Saints linebacker has turned a fine into a donation to St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson. Demario Davis, a Brandon native, was originally fined just over $7,000 by the NFL for wearing … Continued
The remains of a child found in a Meridian basement last month have been identified through DNA. The Mississippi State Crime Lab has confirmed that the human remains are those of 5-year-old Jakie Toole. Authorities say the boy was reported … Continued
A six-week joint federal, state, and local law enforcement initiative has resulted in the arrests of 149 individuals in North Mississippi on a variety of criminal charges, including violent crimes, drug crimes and gang-related activities. ‘Operation Triple Beam,’ a U.S. … Continued
Photo courtesy of USM Athletics Southern Miss QB Jack Abraham has been named as a finalist for a prestigious award. The junior from Oxford is one of 20 finalists for the 2019 ‘Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award’, which is awarded … Continued
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has announced the formation of a new human trafficking division. The division was created with the passage of a bill designed to combat human trafficking that was passed during the 2019 legislative session. The Mississippi … Continued
The Business and Industry Political Education Committee (BIPEC) has named Delbert Hosemann as “Best for Business and Jobs.” BIPEC reviews backgrounds and key positions of candidates and disseminates research findings to members and educates its membership on the impact that … Continued
(Guest column written by by Brett Kittredge of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy) It is generally considered a good thing if there is high demand for short-term vacation rentals in your city. And the reasons for this demand in Starkville are obvious. … Continued