The Mississippi Department of Human Services argued last week that NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre should remain a target in a lawsuit attempting to recover millions in misspent welfare money. Favre’s … [Read more...] about Mississippi argues Brett Favre should remain in welfare lawsuit after motion to dismiss
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Mississippi Gov. Reeves vetoes 2 bills on health insurance
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Wednesday that he has vetoed two bills dealing with insurance because he thinks they would increase the cost of health care."One is a bad idea, and I can’t see myself … [Read more...] about Mississippi Gov. Reeves vetoes 2 bills on health insurance
College baseball team piles 35 runs onto opponent after umpire controversy leads to suspension
The University of New Orleans piled on the runs in Saturday’s game against Mississippi Valley State University a day after an umpire was suspended over a controversial call in their Friday game.The … [Read more...] about College baseball team piles 35 runs onto opponent after umpire controversy leads to suspension
Umpire suspended ‘indefinitely’ after video of horrendous game-ending third strike call goes viral
The Southland Conference has suspended an umpire who ended a game with an egregious third strike call Friday night.With two outs in the ninth inning, left fielder Davon Mims was at the plate with a … [Read more...] about Umpire suspended ‘indefinitely’ after video of horrendous game-ending third strike call goes viral
Mississippi on track to ban ‘gas station heroin’ with opioid-like withdrawal symptoms
Mississippi is on track to join a growing list of states banning a pill, dubbed "gas station heroin," which can cause withdrawal symptoms similar to that of opioids. The pills have been dubbed "gas … [Read more...] about Mississippi on track to ban ‘gas station heroin’ with opioid-like withdrawal symptoms
Mississippi couple welcomes ‘rare’ quintuplets after infertility battle: ‘The biggest blessing’
A Mississippi husband and wife recently became the parents of quintuplets — but the number of babies delivered isn't the only thing that's rare about the occurrence.Haylee and Shawn Ladner have been … [Read more...] about Mississippi couple welcomes ‘rare’ quintuplets after infertility battle: ‘The biggest blessing’
Mississippi mall shooting leaves 2 injured: Police
A mall shooting in Mississippi left two people injured Saturday afternoon, police said.The shooting happened at around 5:30 p.m. at the Turtle Creek Mall in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, when officers … [Read more...] about Mississippi mall shooting leaves 2 injured: Police
Alabama man sentenced to 17 years for gun trafficking
An Alabama man was sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for burglarizing two gun stores, possessing stolen firearms and transporting those weapons to states in the Midwest and East, federal … [Read more...] about Alabama man sentenced to 17 years for gun trafficking
On this day in history, Feb. 15, 1903, the first Teddy bear goes on sale
The first "Teddy bear" was put on sale on this day in history, Feb. 15, 1903.Named after President Theodore Roosevelt, the stuffed bear was first sold by Morris Michtom, a Brooklyn, New York, resident … [Read more...] about On this day in history, Feb. 15, 1903, the first Teddy bear goes on sale
Super Bowl champ Stevan Ridley arrested after alleged nightclub incident in Mississippi
Stevan Ridley, a former NFL running back who won a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots, was arrested over the weekend following an incident at a Mississippi nightclub.The incident occurred at a … [Read more...] about Super Bowl champ Stevan Ridley arrested after alleged nightclub incident in Mississippi