Public transportation in Mississippi is getting a boost from D.C. As part of a nationwide effort to improve the safety and reliability of America’s bus systems and enhance mobility for transit riders, the Federal Transit Administration has granted $11 million to support … Continued
No one wants to spend Thanksgiving putting out flames while frying a turkey. Check out some tips from the State Fire Marshalls on how to keep just the turkey fried. Mississippi State Fire Marshalls demonstrated how not to fry a … Continued
Mississippi State is announcing plans to build the Northern Gulf Aquatic Food Research Center—a $3 million facility funded through the state’s RESTORE Act and the first of its kind on the coast providing seafood industry safety testing and quality assurance. … Continued
The Mississippi Highway Patrol wants you to be safe as you travel this Thanksgiving. The Mississippi Highway Patrol will begin their 2019 Thanksgiving Holiday Enforcement Period tonight at midnight and it will run through Sunday night (December 1). State Troopers … Continued
UPDATE: The body of 49-year-old Scott McQuary of Myrtle, who had been missing for nearly two weeks, was found dead in his truck Tuesday morning. Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards says no foul play appears to have been involved. The … Continued
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) announced first-day sales on November 25 surpassed $2.5 million translating into an anticipated return of $570,000 for the state coffers. “We believe Mississippi has more than exceeded expectations,” said MLC President Tom Shaheen. “We knew Mississippians … Continued
Retired Mississippi Court of Appeals Chief Judge Billy G. Bridges died on Nov. 25 at his home in Brandon. He was 85. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 30, at 11 a.m. at Ott and Lee Funeral … Continued
A prayer vigil was held Sunday night for Scott McQuary, a father from Myrtle, who was last seen on November 16th. Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards confirmed McQuary received a paycheck nearly two weeks ago, but it has not been … Continued
Courtesy of the MS Sports Hall of Fame The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame has announced the nominees for the 2019 C Spire Conerly Trophy. Each of the four-year colleges in Mississippi that play football are asked to select their … Continued
Scratch-off lottery tickets are officially on sale in Mississippi. A celebration was held at an H and R Raceway in Jackson this morning, where Rep. Alyce G. Clarke, a longtime proponent of the lottery, made a ceremonial purchase of the … Continued