Supreme Court Won’t Hear Challenge to Mississippi

The Supreme Court on May 5 decided not to take up a case contesting Mississippi’s near-total ban on advertising for medical marijuana products. The court’s decision in Cocroft v. Graham took the form of an unsigned order. No justices dissented. The court …

Compass Launches in Louisiana and Mississippi

27 Audubon Place, New Orleans, LA 70118 — For Sale  Compass, the largest residential real estate brokerage in the United States by sales volume, has fully launched its operations into Louisiana and Mississippi. This expansion signifies a pivotal moment for …

How does Mississippi compare to other states on crime, health, economy? 

Mississippi ranked 48th overall in the U.S. News & World Report's Best States ranking. Mississippi's health care ranked last, while affordability ranked second in the nation. The state's economy and infrastructure also received low rankings …

Mississippi bat tests positive for rabies; exposed puppies quarantined 

A bat tested positive for rabies in Tippah County, Mississippi. Two puppies potentially exposed to the rabid bat are quarantined. While rare in Mississippi, the two confirmed cases since 1961 originated from infected bats. The Mississippi State Department …

Interview: Mississippi Market to showcase artists and artwork on May 10 in Tupelo

Mississippi Valley State football gets postseason ban over APR score

Mississippi Valley State and Jackson State have been assessed punishments by the NCAA due to insufficient Academic Progress Rate scores. MVSU was hit the hardest, with the football team and men's track team receiving one-year postseason bans and …

Mississippi Government Shutdown Possible as Budget Disagreements Persist Amid Uncertainty Over Economy, Federal Policy

Mississippi’s state government could shut down in less than two months unless House and Senate leaders reach a budget deal, potentially paralyzing state agencies that deal with public safety, health, education, courts, regulations, prisons and more. The …

Education Brief: University of Mississippi students receive highest academic award

OXFORD – The University of Mississippi selected more than 90 students to receive a 2025 Marcus Elvis Taylor Memorial Medal, the university’s highest academic award. Hailey Beard, of Caledonia, majoring in integrated marketing communications, was named a …

American Idol star Jamal Roberts to perform in South Mississippi

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - American Idol contestant and Merdian native Jamal Roberts will perform at the Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi. Roberts will take the stage on Friday, August 8, at 7 p.m. Roberts is currently in the Top 7 on American Idol, and is …

Border Patrol arrests 48 in Louisiana, Mississippi as Trump immigration crackdown widens

A Border Patrol vehicle sits near border walls separating Tijuana, Mexico, from the United States, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in San Diego. President Joe Biden has unveiled plans to enact immediate significant restrictions on migrants seeking asylum at the U.S …