MDE responds to questions about takeovers
The Mississippi Department of Education is still addressing concerns after the recent decision for a state takeover of the Jackson Public School District. ...
UPDATE: Reward increased to $10,000 for Parchman escapees
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Department of Corrections is still seeking two Parchman escapees and the monetary reward has been increased to $10,000 for information leading to the...
Education officials targeted by lawsuit filed by JPS parents
by Alex Paton
Parents of Jackson Public School students have filed a lawsuit against Dr. Carey Wright, the State Superintendent of Education, Rosemary Aultman, Chair of the State...
First Complete 2 Compete student graduated UM
by Alex Paton
The first student in Mississippi to earn a degree through the Complete 2 Compete Initiative finished within days of the program launch by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher...
Ingalls Shipbuilding delivers Tripoli 13 weeks ahead of schedule
by Alex Paton
Ingalls Shipbuilding christened the amphibious assault ship Tripoli Saturday during a ceremony that had over 2,000 guests in attendance. Lynne Mabus, the wife of former...
MDOC looking for Parchman escapees
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Department of Corrections is looking for two inmates who have escaped the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman. 41-year-old James R. Sanders and 22-year-old...
Triple shooting in Jackson marks 44th homicide for capital city
by Alex Paton
Officers of the Jackson Police Department responded to the scene of a triple shooting Sunday afternoon at the Pine Gardens apartments. Upon arriving at the...
Cal beats Ole Miss 27-16
by Alex Paton
Ole Miss was defeated by the California golden bears 27-16 at Berkeley during the rebels’ first away game of the season. During the second quarter,...
Southern Miss wins against Univ. Louisiana-Monroe 28-17
by Alex Paton
The University of Southern Miss won 28-17 against the University of Louisiana-Monroe during an away game for week three of college football. Running Back Ito...
Bulldogs soundly defeat LSU 37-7
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi State Bulldogs beat the #11 ranked LSU tigers in the first SEC match up of the season for MSU. The final score of the...