Fed Up with 50th Pushes for Funding of MAEP
One local grass roots effort called Fed Up with 50th is calling for the state legislature to fully fund the Mississippi Adequate Education Program (M.A.E.P.)
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Jackson Co. Chamber Offering Facade Grants to Improve Small Businesses
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is looking to give small businesses a helping hand.
Heavy Rain Causes River Flooding on the Coast
With more rain in the forecast and already saturated ground, local rivers are on the rise and may go even higher.
Family & Friends Mourn Loss of U.S. Marshal, Josie Wells
Tuesday, Deputy U.S. Marshal, Josie Wells, lost his life while trying to apprehend a fugitive.
Open Meetings Bill Passes House of Representatives
Some were skeptical, but the Mississippi House of Representatives has finally passed an amended version of the Opening Meetings Bill.
MS Kids Count Releases Report About School Absenteeism
While often, Mississippi tends to fall behind in education, we are among one of only a handful of states addressing an issue often overlooked: students not attending school.
Gov. Bryant to Speak at Ocean Springs Chamber Banquet
Jackson by morning and the Coast by night, Mississippi Governor, Phil Bryant, is visiting Ocean Springs Wednesday night.
Health Officials Report First Pediatric Flu Death of the Season
The Mississippi State Department of Health (M.S.D.H.) reports the first confirmed pediatric influenza death for the 2014-2015 flu season.
Update: Interstate 10 /110 Interchange Improvements in Harrison Co. (Phase 1)
As the Mississippi Department of Transportation (M.D.O.T.) continues progress on the multi-million dollar economically driven infrastructure project at the I-10/I-110 Interchange, more phases of construction will be implemented in the coming weeks.
Many Americans Don't Own Guns, But Not in Mississippi
South Mississippians might be shocked that the latest research on firearms shows gun ownership in America is down.