Mississippi lawmaker introduces ‘conception begins at erection’ act
Mississippi lawmaker introduces ‘conception begins at erection’ act - ‘People can get up in arms and call it absurd but I can’t say that bothers me,’ said state Senator Bradford Blackmon
Mississippi Democrat Launches 'Contraception Begins at Erection Act'
State Senator Bradford Blackmon's bill would make it "unlawful" for someone to ejaculate without "the intent to fertilize an embryo."
Mississippi bill limiting men's sexual rights takes aim at laws targeting women
Democratic state Sen. Bradford Blackmon says he's proposing the bill as a political jab at Republicans who support banning some forms of contraception.
Mississippi state lawmaker introduces Contraception Begins at Erection Act with fines for masturbation
A Democratic Mississippi state senator introduced legislation this week that would make it unlawful for men to masturbate “without the intent to fertilize an embryo,” with the lawmaker
'Contraception Begins at Erection': Mississippi bill would fine unprotected sex
The bill would ban unprotected sex without the intent of procreation. Sponsoring Sen. Bradford Blackmon, D-Canton, hopes to make a point.
Did historic snow break records in Mississippi? Here's what we know about snowfall reports
Snowfall totals might have broken some county-level records in Mississippi this week. Current reports to NWS are unofficial, but here's what we know.
Mississippi senator files ‘Contraception Begins at Erection Act’
JACKSON, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - A Mississippi state senator has filed a bill titled the “Contraception Begins at Erection Act.” The bill, written by Sen. Bradford Blackman, would make it “unlawful for a person to discharge genetic material without the intent to fertilize an embryo.”
Can you go to jail for calling 911 for non-emergencies? Learn the new law in Mississippi
When an emergency happens, 911 is your best bet. But, what happens if you don’t really need help? One law in MS is cracking down on false 911 calls.
Mississippi bill would create bounty hunter program to hunt undocumented migrants
A proposed Mississippi bill would let bounty hunters track undocumented migrants. The DeSoto County DA announced it this week. Here's what we know.
Part of Mississippi under extreme cold warning after winter storm, snow. Will it warm up?
Part of Mississippi under extreme cold warning after winter storm dropped snow across the Gulf Coast. When will temperatures warm up?
Mardi Gras in Mississippi: Find a parade for family fun near you, know when to get king cake
Here's what you need to know about Mardi Gras in Mississippi, where to find family fun events around the state during Carnival, when to get king cake.
Bass Pro Shops to open South Mississippi location
Bass Pro Shops announced plans to build a new store in Jackson County on Thursday. The 75,000 square-foot outdoor superstore will be built on a 60-acre site north of I-10 near the Daisy Vestry Road and Mallett Road intersection.