3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (270+ words) Mississippi’s infant mortality rate dropped in 2025, State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney has confirmed. Edney on Wednesday announced that an average of fewer than nine babies died per 1,000 live births last year. The figure was a noticeable dip from 2024’s…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (201+ words) Gov. Tate Reeves has proclaimed September 2026 as “Substance Abuse Recovery Friendly Workplace Month” with the goal of highlighting the role employers can play in supporting people recovering from addiction while strengthening the state’s workforce. The proclamation recognizes the Mississippi Recovery…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (458+ words) Senatobia’s police chief turned in his resignation less than two weeks after a report found he used racist and other inappropriate language in text messages. City leaders did not accept it, though, and voted to fire him instead. Harold Vanderford,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (130+ words) Gun enthusiasts in Mississippi will have the chance to purchase discounted items this weekend during the state’s annual Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday. The tax holiday runs Friday, Aug. 28, through Sunday, Aug. 30. Eligible items include some firearms, ammunition, and certain…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (326+ words) Details surrounding one of the favorite gatherings among Delta State football fans have been announced. The 41st annual Pig Pickin’ is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5, with most events taking place at Statesmen Park on the campus in Cleveland. The event will…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (366+ words) Mississippi Rep. Trent Kelly is backing a bipartisan effort to overhaul the federal agricultural guest worker program, saying changes to the system are needed to ensure farmers have enough workers to plant and harvest their crops. If passed by both…...