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6 plead guilty and 1 found not guilty in Mississippi drug trafficking bribery scheme

6 plead guilty and 1 found not guilty in Mississippi drug trafficking bribery scheme

Six current or former Mississippi law officers have pleaded guilty to charges arising from what prosecutors described as a drug trafficking bribery scheme
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FEMA Allocates $20 Million for Flood Mitigation in Southeast U.S.

FEMA Allocates $20 Million for Flood Mitigation in Southeast U.S.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is distributing nearly $20 million to support flood resiliency projects across the southeastern United States. South Carolina is set to receive $162,000 specifically for flood mitigation efforts in Hilton Head. This funding is part of a broader initiative by FEMA, which has allocated $250 million nationwide through its Flood Mitigation Assistance program and Swift Current. The funds in South Carolina will be used to elevate a Repetitive Loss property, which has experienced multiple flood-related losses. Other states in the southeast, including Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Kentucky, are also receiving significant funding for various flood mitigation projects.
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Bird-Johnson to Supply Propellers for US Navy's 100th DDG-51 Destroyer

Bird-Johnson to Supply Propellers for US Navy's 100th DDG-51 Destroyer

Bird-Johnson Propellers has been contracted to supply propellers for the US Navy's 100th DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. As the sole supplier of controllable pitch propeller systems for the DDG-51 program, Bird-Johnson's systems are designed for speed, performance, and noise reduction, with capabilities for underwater blade replacement. The propellers will be delivered by Bird-Johnson's teams in Mississippi and Massachusetts, who will also provide lifecycle services and technical support.
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Mississippi Establishes Statewide Cybersecurity Hub to Enhance Digital Security

Mississippi Establishes Statewide Cybersecurity Hub to Enhance Digital Security

Mississippi has enacted new legislation to create a statewide security operations center (SSOC) within the Department of Information Technology Services (ITS). Governor Tate Reeves signed Senate Bill 2654, which outlines the establishment and oversight of the SSOC. The center aims to unify and standardize cybersecurity efforts across state agencies, addressing cybersecurity deficiencies identified as significant threats to the state. The SSOC will focus on security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response, while ensuring agencies adhere to statewide security standards. The initiative also includes collaboration with public universities and community colleges to develop a cybersecurity talent pipeline. This move follows a 2025 audit revealing that a third of state agencies had not met enterprise security program conditions, although this was an improvement from 2019.
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Severe Storms Threaten South and Central US with Multi-Day Impact

Severe Storms Threaten South and Central US with Multi-Day Impact

Severe weather is expected to impact over 55 million people across the South and Central United States starting Friday afternoon. Following a series of tornado warnings on Thursday, severe thunderstorms are anticipated to develop in eastern Oklahoma and Arkansas, with large hail and damaging winds as primary threats. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Storm Prediction Center has issued a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms in regions including East Texas, southeastern Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. As the weekend progresses, the threat will extend to the Mississippi Valley, with potential for flash flooding due to heavy rainfall. A Level 3 out of 5 risk is in place for parts of southern Kansas and northern Oklahoma, including cities like Wichita and Tulsa.
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Fire Aboard USS Zumwalt Injures Three Sailors During Hypersonic Missile Modifications

Fire Aboard USS Zumwalt Injures Three Sailors During Hypersonic Missile Modifications

A fire aboard the USS Zumwalt, a first-in-class destroyer, has injured three sailors while the ship is undergoing modifications in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The modifications involve replacing the Zumwalt's deck guns with launch tubes for the Conventional Prompt Strike hypersonic missile system. The fire was reported at 2145 hours, and the crew managed to extinguish it. Two sailors were treated at the scene, while the third was hospitalized in stable condition. An investigation into the fire's cause and the extent of the damage is underway.
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Mississippi's LNG Export Terminal Prospects: Capital Challenges and Strategic Opportunities

Mississippi's LNG Export Terminal Prospects: Capital Challenges and Strategic Opportunities

Mississippi's LNG Export Terminal Prospects: Capital Challenges and Strategic Opportunities
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Bird-Johnson Secures Contract to Supply Propellers for US Navy's 100th DDG-51 Destroyer

Bird-Johnson Secures Contract to Supply Propellers for US Navy's 100th DDG-51 Destroyer

Bird-Johnson Secures Contract to Supply Propellers for US Navy's 100th DDG-51 Destroyer
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Winning in the trenches: how to upgrade the Ravens’ D-line in the draft

Winning in the trenches: how to upgrade the Ravens’ D-line in the draft

Ravens fans received some exceptionally good news this week. Star defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike is trending towards a return to the field after recent neck surgery, though we do not know when exactly that will be. If Beeks is indeed coming back, Baltimore’s immediate need for interior defensive line help may not be as significant […]
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Illinois Farmers Face Delays Due to Rain, Southern Planting Accelerates

Illinois Farmers Face Delays Due to Rain, Southern Planting Accelerates

Farmers in Illinois are experiencing delays in planting due to persistent rain and storms, while their counterparts in the Southern United States are planting at record speeds. According to AgWeb, the Midwest is facing wet conditions that have slowed down planting efforts, particularly for corn and soybeans. In Hancock County, Illinois, farmers like Dave and Chris Harrell are dealing with a slow start to the season, having received over five inches of rain in recent weeks. Despite these challenges, the Harrells remain optimistic, believing the rain could benefit their crops later in the season. Meanwhile, Southern states such as Tennessee, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Mississippi are seeing unprecedented planting rates, with corn and soybean planting significantly ahead of historical averages.
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Mississippi Establishes Statewide Cybersecurity Hub to Enhance Security Efforts

Mississippi Establishes Statewide Cybersecurity Hub to Enhance Security Efforts

Mississippi has enacted new legislation to create a statewide security operations center (SSOC) within the Department of Information Technology Services (ITS). Governor Tate Reeves signed Senate Bill 2654, which outlines the establishment and oversight of the SSOC. The center aims to unify and standardize cybersecurity efforts across state agencies, focusing on security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response. The legislation mandates that state agencies adhere to statewide security standards and report incidents, with state officials authorized to enforce compliance. The SSOC will also collaborate with public universities and community colleges to develop a cybersecurity talent pipeline. This initiative is part of Mississippi's broader efforts to address cybersecurity deficiencies, which have been identified as significant threats to the state.
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Randy Orton claims Ted DiBiase Jr. owes him $25K, Ted Sr. responds

Randy Orton claims Ted DiBiase Jr. owes him $25K, Ted Sr. responds

The Viper made it clear he wants Ted Jr. to pay him back for the alleged debt.