Lawmaker: There is no outside oversight of medical care at Mississippi prisons

The House passed a bill Thursday that would direct the state Department of Health to conduct a sweeping review of the medical care provided to inmates at Mississippi prisons. The legislation is necessary because the state Department of Corrections is …

Louisiana, Mississippi among states spending most income on groceries

Walker leads Alabama A&M against Mississippi Valley State after 21-point game

Alabama A&M Bulldogs (16-8, 9-3 SWAC) at Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (4-19, 3-9 SWAC) Itta Bena, Mississippi; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST × Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. …

Mississippi’s Top Court Says Rights Violations Are OK If Cops Don’t Know How To Do Their Jobs

from the why-even-try-to-know-what-you're-doing dept There are things you can and can’t do when setting up checkpoints. If it’s DUI enforcement, you can talk to drivers and see if they seem intoxicated. If it’s near a border, you can stop every vehicle …

9 most snake-infested rivers in the US: From the Mississippi to the Everglades, featuring cottonmouths, rattlesnakes, ...

Rivers across the United States provide rich ecosystems that support diverse wildlife, including a variety of snake species. With over 50 species of snakes, both venomous and harmless, inhabiting the country, many of these reptiles are drawn to the …

Unprotected Sex Without Intention of Impregnation To Be Criminalised in Ohio and Mississippi, Lawmakers Propose USD 10,...

Ohio and Mississippi lawmakers have introduced "The Conception Begins at Erection Act," which would fine men up to USD 10,000 for ejaculating without the intent of conceiving a baby. Proposed by Democratic State representatives Anita Somani and …

Mississippi Senate Bans Sweepstakes Casinos Despite Industry Resistance

The Mississippi Senate has made a strong move to stop sweepstakes casinos by passing a bill to ban this debated form of gambling.  Senate Overwhelmingly Backs Bill to Crack Down on Sweepstakes Gambling, House Vote Next Senator Joey Fillingane introduced …

Mississippi St. 85, Vanderbilt 77, 2OT

FG FT Reb MISSISSIPPI ST. (18-8) Min M-A M-A O-T A PF PTS Okot 34 10-12 1-1 8-23 3 3 21 DeShields 43 3-13 3-3 2-4 4 2 9 Jordan 29 9-24 3-5 1-4 0 4 21 Powe 41 2-11 0-0 0-4 0 3 5 Prater 41 4-8 3-4 3-9 1 1 11 Montague 20 6-9 3-6 8-12 1 2 15 Thomas 4 0-0 0-0 0 …

Women’s Basketball: Mississippi State outlasts Vanderbilt in double overtime

Okot, Montague dominate on the boards to give Bulldogs huge road win Mississippi State center Madina Okot reaches for a rebound during Thursday night’s game at Vanderbilt. Okot had 21 points and 23 rebounds to help the Bulldogs win in double overtime. ( …

Vanderbilt vs Mississippi State final score, highlights from SEC game

Vanderbilt women's basketball lost to Mississippi State, 85-77, at Memorial Gymnasium on Thursday in its first double overtime game since 2011. Though Vanderbilt led by 10 after the first quarter, the Commodores held just a two-point lead at half …