10+ hour, 49+ min ago   (258+ words) President Donald Trump has agreed to a significant portion of a stringent ethics proposal that is part of a broader cryptocurrency bill headed for a key vote this week, according to a senior GOP official involved in the negotiations. The…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (611+ words) Mississippi could be responsible for an estimated $75 million a year in SNAP benefit costs under new federal requirements as food pantries across the state report increased demand for assistance. Mississippi Food Network reported in August that visits across its network…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (405+ words) At 83 years old, "Mr. Blue" has lived a remarkable life, and now he works at the Chick-fil-A on Highland Colony Parkway in Ridgeland, where he continues to connect with people and build community. "We are in the chicken business, but…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (492+ words) A federal appeals court recently ruled that access to clean drinking water is not a Constitutional right when it rejected a lawsuit from Jackson residents. The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals issued the ruling Sept. 4 in response to the lawsuit filed…...

4+ day, 43+ min ago   (197+ words) Mississippi's tech industry is growing with significant investments, but retaining skilled workers in the state remains a challenge. Amazon plans to invest $25 billion in Mississippi, creating 2,000 skilled jobs. Compass Datacenters is also planning a $10 billion project in Meridian. About 70% of…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (635+ words) The Trump administration wants to expand the privatization of passenger screenings, but critics warn that it could lead to inconsistent security Twenty-five years ago, the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil prompted the federal government to take charge of airport…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (154+ words) A local church has opened a new recreational space for the community. New Horizon held an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Sanctuary of Jackson on Belvedere Drive Wednesday morning. It is a roller-skating rink that is intended to allow local…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (144+ words) The Madison County Board of Supervisors has approved funding for a new conference center. The $48 million bond was approved in a 3-2 vote on Tuesday. Ground has already been broken on the site behind Topgolf in Ridgeland. The 50,000-square-foot conference center…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago   (249+ words) An aircraft belonging to Amazon went off the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, video shows. Upon landing, the plane also struck multiple vehicles, according to an X post from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. “Units arrived to find an airplane…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (87+ words) WAPT The Jackson Police Department is investigating a shooting reported Sunday at 3540 Sunset Drive in Jackson. JPD confirmed the incident with 16 WAPT and that two people were shot. There is heavy police presence at the scene as officers investigate. At…...