Brandon Presley talks Kemper, expanding rural Internet and…

Presley, who is the representative of the Northern District commission, presented the commission's priorities to Capitol press corps at a luncheon this afternoon. Presley stressed that ratepayers shouldn't be held responsible for Mississippi Power Co.…

Canton unveils latest Freedom Trail marker

On Thursday, Canton citizens gathered at the courthouse to unveil the Mississippi Freedom Trail Marker. It honors the 1963 Madison County Movement. The Mississippi Freedom Trail was originally marked in Money (Miss.) at Bryant's Grocery.…

Clinton schools superintendent to retire

Burchfield, who has been in education for 42 years, has been superintendent of Clinton schools since 2008. Burchfield stated in a press release that his career was both rewarding and exciting, and allowed him the…

Contractor blamed for driver license suspension letters

Warren Strain, spokesperson for the public safety department, said that the department is currently working with MorphoTrust USA to implement the system. Strain explained that the "automated processing" is a part of the Driver Service…

Delta State last to fly state flag

This is the only official spot where the Confederate battle emblem and flag flies at a Mississippi university that is publicly funded. The flag was flapping in the summer breeze when Mississippi State University and…

Drought dangers spread beyond wildfires

The state is experiencing drought conditions that have affected everything from camping to crop yields and construction projects. The United States Drought Monitor reports that the drought conditions in the northern and southernmost regions of…