Federal

Poplarville man gets life for trafficking meth

A Poplarville man was sentenced to life in prison after his conviction in US District Court on charges of trafficking more than 500 grams of methamphetamine. U.S. Judge Louis Guirola Jr. sentenced Brian Travis, 40, on Wednesday. Travis was also ordered…

Federal Tax Deadline This Tuesday

Tuesday is the day many Americans dread....the deadline to file your taxes. This year's deadline is a little later than usual. April 15th fell on a Saturday and today is Emancipation Day, a legal holiday in the District of Columbia…

Federal Lawsuit Alleges Corruption

Fraud, embezzlement, tax evasion...just some of the criminal activities a former Gautier Police Captain says he discovered, and reported. He says they were taking place at the city's police department, while he worked there. Former Gautier Police Captain Jerry Cooksey,…

$3.9 Million In Federal Grants Awarded

Three point nine million dollar is on the way to Gulfport as part of federal grants designed to spur community and economic development. In the largest of the three individual grants the Gulfport Biloxi international airport will receive three million…

Federal Judge Blocks Bathroom Policy

Transgender students to use the restroom of their choice, the judge for the northern district of Texas granted a nationwide injunction late yesterday temporarily blocking the guidance from the Obama administration covering student in public schools. Thirteen states, including Mississippi,…

Federal Court Deadlines Set In Flag Case

A federal judge is ordering attorneys to file arguments over whether courts have authority to decide if Mississippi should remove the Confederate Battle Emblem from the state flag. A March 21 deadline has been set for briefs by Attorney General…