Sipp News

Sipp News is a roundup of various news stories from across The Sipp from accredited news agencies.

New Mississippi gun law targets youth firearm crimes

Senate Bill 2710 will take effect in Mississippi on July 1, moving certain firearm-related cases involving minors from youth court to circuit court and increasing penalties for stolen-gun offenses.

Gov. Reeves releases Mississippi artificial intelligence guide

The learning guide provides a sweeping overview for AI skills and understanding for those from elementary school age to people well into their careers. 

Marshall Ramsey: Safeguarding their sacrifice

Marshall Ramsey’s editorial cartoon depicts a person in a military cemetery thanking those buried there for freedom. They tell him not to let it slip away.

Justice Department may intervene in NAACP lawsuit over Elon Musk’s xAI’s turbines in Mississippi

The NAACP alleges operation of turbines in Mississippi violates federal Clean Air Act.

Protecting what you’ve built: Why business owners should think about their succession plan

By J.P. Morgan Wealth Management Business owners often have a million things to juggle with day-to-day operations. Have you taken the time to slow down and think about what you can be doing now to prepare yourself and your business for later in life? If the answer is no, you aren’t alone. Although 76% of […]

New law creates grant program that covers some college costs

The new UPSKILL Mississippi grant program will start as a pilot with the goal of helping to offset some college costs for residents who want to earn an associate degree or professional credential at one of the state’s community colleges.

Obsession with Bennie Thompson leads to cases of TDS for Mississippi politicians

Mississippi politicians have been afflicted with TDS, or Thompson Derangement Syndrome. Many Republicans seem obsessed with 2nd District U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, the lone Democrat and only Black person in Mississippi’s congressional delegation.

National Memorial Day Concert to feature North Mississippi World War II POW

Olin Pickens, 104, of Blue Mountain, who was a POW in World War II, will be honored during the national Memorial Day concert on Sunday. He recently told his story to Mississippi Today.

Embattled DNC Chair Ken Martin tells Mississippi Democrats ‘better days are ahead’

Martin’s appearance in Mississippi comes after he released the DNC’s 2024 election autopsy, a move that came after months of pressure and for which he has faced backlash.

Belhaven softball clinches Super Regional, and Coach Kevin Griffin’s busy 2026 gets busier

The Belhaven softball team advances to the NCAA Division III World Series at Salem, Virginia. It will be the Blazers’ second trip to the national championship series in the past three years.