Mississippi gas tax claims don’t tell full story

Walker Scott • May 18, 2026

Mississippi, like all other states, collects sales tax on products sold in the state, including gas.

What is true? How to spot AI-generated content online

Molly Gill • May 12, 2026

With advancements and user engagement, however, it has become much more difficult to tell which posts contain real content and which ones are AI-generated.

What’s in your Kratom? No FDA monitoring for ‘gas station heroin’

Colbey Penton • May 11, 2026

Health officials continue to raise concerns about kratom, also known as “gas station heroin.”

Fact-checking fears about blood donation

Matthew Martin • May 4, 2026

According to the World Health Organization, most myths are less about the science and more about how people perceive risk, the body and medical systems.

Driver’s ed law affects all first-time drivers, not just teens

Molly Gill • May 4, 2026

Supporters of the bill said the goal was to reduce teen driver fatalities in the state.

Will bees produce ‘mad honey’ from Mississippi azalea blooms?

Colbey Penton • April 27, 2026

The disease caused by eating this contaminated honey is known as “mad honey disease.”

Consumers blame popular brand of hair products for damages, injuries

Molly Gill • April 27, 2026

Mielle reached a new level of popularity in 2022 because of TikTok and mentions by influencers, which significantly grew the brand's audience.

Fact check: Penny phaseout and higher prices

Matthew Martin • April 21, 2026

The gradual disappearance of the penny and would save the federal government $56 million.

What is halal? Food drives face backlash at Biloxi Islamic Center

Molly Gill • April 21, 2026

The Biloxi Islamic Center said giving out the boxes was a way to celebrate the holiday through charity.

Counting the costs: Electric vehicles v. gas engines

Richard Cobb • April 21, 2026

For more than 100 years, the gas-powered engine has been the king of the road, but in 2026, the rise of electric vehicles has created a real choice for drivers.

Mississippi’s SHIELD Act changes voter citizenship checks

Colbey Penton • April 13, 2026

Officially known as the Safeguard Honest Integrity in Elections for Lasting Democracy Act, the SHIELD Act changes how Mississippi verifies U.S. citizenship for voter registration.

Reddit debates safety questions of Mississippi roadways

Walker Scott • April 13, 2026

The original claim came from a Reddit debate. Users stated that Mississippi ranks among the lowest in road quality and has a high fatality rate.