Murphy to take flight as an Air Force Academy cadet

DeSoto County News

Murphy to take flight as an Air Force Academy cadet

By Bob Bakken 

When the Class of 2022 at Lewisburg High School receives their diplomas later this spring, the many students will take and fly off in definite directions as they pursue their future plans, whether it be college...

GSA Awards Courthouse Contract

Delta Democrat Times (Greenville, MS)

GSA Awards Courthouse Contract

By Staff Reports

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announces the award of the construction contract for the new U.S. Courthouse in Greenville to Robins & Morton. The new Federal courthouse will provide the Judiciary...

As state COVID-19 cases fall, lawmakers stop vaccine mandates

Brookhaven Daily Leader

As state COVID-19 cases fall, lawmakers stop vaccine mandates

By Angela Cutrer

The Mississippi Legislator has been grappling with COVID-19 vaccination requirements concerning the federal government’s mandate over states’ employees’ vaccination statuses.

Now both the...

$1.2M grant to support Mississippi manufacturing

WJTV-TV Jackson

$1.2M grant to support Mississippi manufacturing

By Biancca Ball

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – On Thursday, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced a $1.2 million Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) grant for a Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) program. The...

Hyde-Smith, colleagues press for info on U.S. support of Ukraine

Brookhaven Daily Leader

Hyde-Smith, colleagues press for info on U.S. support of Ukraine

By Brett Campbell

U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), of Brookhaven, is among a bipartisan group of Senators who are pressing National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to produce details on the speed...

‘Cherry Blossom princess’ heads to DC

Brookhaven Daily Leader

‘Cherry Blossom princess’ heads to DC

By Angela Cutrer

Whitney Bailey Moak, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Sidney Moak Sr. of Brookhaven, has been named a Cherry Blossom princess for 2022. She leaves today for the event.

“I am incredibly grateful to the Mississippi...

Bill aims to protect flood insurance policy holders from rate hike

WXXV-TV Gulfport

Bill aims to protect flood insurance policy holders from rate hike

WXXV Staff

Today, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith introduced a bill to protect flood insurance policyholders.

On Friday, a new rate structure for the National Flood Insurance Program takes effect.

For many people...