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Nation’s Best Enters Mississippi, Hits 60 Stores With Latest Acquisition
With its acquisition of Huntington Lumber & Supply Co. in Hazlehurst, Nation’s Best enters Mississippi and adds to its growing network of stores across the U.S., bringing its total location count to 60. “Huntington Lumber & Supply is very much in line with the type of home improvement stores...
Former Southern Miss football player retires from NFL playing career
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A former Southern Miss football player and Las Vegas Raider has announced his retirement from football. Jalen Richard made the announcement on Wednesday via his Instagram account. “Some doors close on themselves and we become locked out while God holds the key,” a portion of his...
Two new bear sightings reported in Lincoln County
BROOKHAVEN — Black bears once roamed the hardwood forests of Southwest Mississippi and across the state until overhunting and habitat loss threatened the species. Mississippi has seen a recovery in the native population over the last few decades. Two new bear sightings were reported in Lincoln County. One bear sighting was reported on the Homochitto […] The post Two new bear sightings reported in Lincoln County appeared first on Daily Leader.
Program aimed at increasing access to prenatal care pending federal approval
Pregnancy presumptive eligibility in Mississippi is still not in effect, despite becoming law July 1. However, the Division of Medicaid said it has cleared several administrative hurdles and is awaiting action from the federal government. But a discrepancy between state and federal law may delay the process further. Legislators wrote...
Evers Home could be nominated for World Heritage List
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced that she has authorized the National Park Service (NPS) to prepare a potential nomination for 11 U.S. Civil Rights Movement sites in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Mississippi, Virginia and Washington, DC to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The site in Mississippi […]
MHP enters 2024 Best Looking Cruiser contest
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) is competing in the “Best Looking Cruiser” contest. According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), MHP’s new Ford Mustang has been entered into the 2024 American Association of State Troopers “Best Looking Cruiser” contest. Click here to cast your vote. Voting will end on […]
15,000 Families at Risk: Mississippi Water Assistance Program Entangled in Legal Battle Over Confidentiality and Affordability!
Legal Battle Intensifies Over Water Assistance for Jackson’s SNAP Recipients Privacy Concerns and Court Orders: The Debate Over Access to SNAP Recipient Names According to Clarion Ledger, in Jackson, Mississippi a heated legal battle has erupted involving JXN Water, state agencies and the U.S. Department of Justice over a pioneering water assistance initiative aimed at the […]
Brett Favre’s Lead Defense Attorney Booted By Judge In Mississippi Welfare Scandal Case
Brett Favre’s lead defense attorney has been removed from the Mississippi welfare funds scandal case for showing a “pattern and practice of delicate deception with ongoing misapplication of this State’s case law.” Hinds County Circuit Court Judge E. Faye Peterson gave Brett Favre’s New York-based attorney Daniel Koevary the heave ho last Thursday for repeatedly […] The post Brett Favre’s Lead Defense Attorney Booted By Judge In Mississippi Welfare Scandal Case appeared first on BroBible.
Southern Miss football will make $1.9 million to play at Kentucky, pay SE Louisiana $350,000
HATTIESBURG — Southern Miss football will net $1.55 million from its four nonconference games in the 2024 season, according to an open records request by the Hattiesburg American. The Golden Eagles will begin the season at Kentucky on Aug. 31 before two home games against Southeastern Louisiana on Sept....
Construction begins on state's first long-term care facility for medically fragile children
Construction on Mississippi's first long-term care facility for children with complex medical issues has begun more than five years after state lawmakers put over $12 million towards the project. Construction begins on state's first long-term care facility for medically fragile children. When it’s up and running, The Alyce G. Clarke...
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