Governor Signs CRT Ban

Governor Reeves on Monday signed legislation to prohibit the teaching of Critical Race Theory in Mississippi's public schools, community colleges and universities.  Senate Bill 2113 says students should not be taught that "any sex,... Read More.

Newton Homicide Victims Identified

The two young women found murdered near the Newton-Scott county line last week have been identified as Breanna Strickland, 26, and Kaitlyn Goolsby, 24.   The Choctaw Police Department released the information Thursday and said... Read More.


Latest Big Black River Flood Update

From the National Weather Service:   ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * WHERE...BIG BLACK RIVER AT WEST. * WHEN...UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT. * IMPACTS...AT 17.0 FEET,... Read More.


State Health Officer To Resign

State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs-- who's been the public face of Mississippi's battle against COVID-19--  announced Tuesday that he plans to step down later this year. Here's his statement: “I feel like the time is... Read More.

Wicker Supports Russian Oil Ban

Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker today released the following statement regarding President Biden's announcement that the U-S is banning the import of Russian energy products:   “The U.S. should not be funding Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked assault on... Read More.


Latest Big Black Flood Update

From the National Weather Service: ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * WHERE...BIG BLACK RIVER AT WEST. * WHEN...UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACTS...AT 19.0 FEET, THOUSANDS OF... Read More.
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