May 17, 2020. What we're going through is real, scary, and traumatic. Everybody has experienced this virus, and it seems that everyone is going through five stages of grief: denial, anger and bargaining. You can…
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.…
Gov Bryant signs controversial religious freedom bill into…
After weeks of debate in both House of Representatives, and Senate, Bryant signed Tuesday. This was a result of citizen backlash, support, promises of civil liberty groups, and condemnation by major corporations and businesses. Bryant's…
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.…
Charter school board doesn’t get enough money, committee…
According to the state's legislative watchdog agency, more funding is needed for the charter school board. The agency also stated that the Legislature must change the funding mechanism. Currently, 3 percent of state funds going…
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…