Mississippi

Mississippi #2, Louisiana #3 for states with highest STD rates

MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) — New data has been released on the amount of reported sexually transmitted disease (STD) cases across the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released its latest STD Surveillance Report and Innerbody.com's research…

Foretold 'uprising' hits cash-starved Mississippi prisons

By JEFF AMY and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Prison officials in Mississippi long ago warned that they needed money to hire more guards and pay them better or else the state's prison system could experience…

Trump Qualifies for March 10 Primary Ballot in Mississippi

By Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — President Donald Trump's campaign has filed paperwork for him to appear on the March 10 Republican primary ballot in Mississippi. The qualifying papers and a $2,500 check were filed Monday at the state Republican headquarters…

2020 Mississippi Legislative Session begins Tuesday

We are one day away from the first Tuesday of 2020, and that means the clock is ticking down to opening day of this year's state legislative session. Tomorrow morning, lawmakers from throughout Mississippi will join at the state capitol…

Nearly $226M to restore open Gulf after 2010 BP oil spill

By JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Federal agencies have approved nearly $226 million for 18 projects to restore open ocean in the Gulf of Mexico after the 2010 BP oil spill. The projects range from $52.6 million…

Pre-legislative briefing at Golden Nugget

The 2019 Legislative Session was groundbreaking for our state with the passing of the lottery and teacher pay raises. Now lawmakers are getting ready for 2020 and setting the stage with a pre-legislative briefing that took place this morning at…

Mississippi case pushes to restore felons’ voting rights

By REBECCA SANTANA NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments on whether Mississippi laws that restrict the voting rights of certain felons are unconstitutional. Former convicted felons affected by the state’s laws are pushing…

NEW ORLEANS BUSINESSMAN, RAY BRANDT DIES AT 72

Ray Brandt, owner of Ray Brandt Automotive group has passed away. He was 72. A statement today (Nov. 15) from the Brandt family asked for privacy. “It is with great sadness that our family says goodbye to Ray Brandt, a…

First Lady of Mississippi Deborah Bryant visits the Coast

Today, the First Lady of Mississippi Deborah Bryant was on the Coast for a women’s conference. Mrs. Bryant spoke to a group of women about the struggles she has been through in accepting her role as first lady and the…

Judge to hear case about Mississippi election process

Less than a month before we elect a new Governor of Mississippi, a federal judge will hear arguments Friday in a lawsuit challenging our state's process of electing leaders, something critics say is designed to thwart black political power. While…

Mississippi under statewide burn ban

At the request and advice of the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), Gov. Phil Bryant has signed a proclamation initiating a statewide burn ban, effective immediately. The burn ban will remain in place until further notice.

Ocean Springs High School ranked top in the state

Greyhound Nation at Ocean Springs High School is celebrating after the state’s accountability ratings revealed great news for the school. Ocean Springs High School is assuming the position as the top-ranked high school in Mississippi, according to the state Department…

Changes to Mississippi’s mental health systems

A federal judge is taking charge of Mississippi’s mental health system, saying the federal government has proved the state isn’t doing enough to serve its residents. The Justice Department argued during a month-long trial that Mississippi’s movement toward community services…

Scarlet Pearl to help victims of human trafficking

According to the Mississippi Department of Health, human trafficking affects 12 to 27 million men, women, and children worldwide. The Scarlet Pearl Casino and Resort wants to help those on the Gulf Coast who have been affected. On Thursday, August…