Avid Boats expanding in Monroe County, creating 50 jobs
Fishing boat manufacturer Avid Boats has announced plans to renovate and expand its facility in Monroe County, with the $7.96 million investment expected to create...
Staind, Seether coming to Brandon on ‘Tailgate Tour’ in spring 2024
Multi-platform rock band Staind will be making a stop at the Brandon Amphitheater during its upcoming Tailgate Tour. The tour will reunite Staind and Seether...
MDHS launches Early Child Care Development Initiative
The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) has launched the Early Child Care Development Initiative to help support Child Care Payment Program (CCPP) facilities. The...
70 Mississippi counties under burn ban as extreme drought conditions continue
Nearly three months have passed since Mississippi officials called for a burn ban to be issued in the majority of counties across the state, with only 12 counties currently...
New sentencing dates set for officers who pleaded guilty to torturing 2 Black men
After being postponed last week, new sentencing dates have been set for six Rankin County law enforcement officers involved in the beating, torturing, and sexual...
Township Blues Festival in Ridgeland to be headlined by Cedric Burnside
The Township Blues Festival has returned to Ridgeland with the annual event set for Saturday, Nov. 11. Starting at 3:00 p.m., attendees will be invited...
Over $5 million granted to 34 Mississippi art organizations
The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) has awarded $5.2 million to 34 arts organizations throughout the state for the current fiscal year. Funding going to the...
Delta State sees enrollment increase, highest freshman retention rate in over 20 years
As Delta State battles financial and student population issues, the university is reporting its best fall enrollment in over two decades. On Thursday, Delta State officials...
Hozier coming to Mississippi as part of extended Unreal Unearth tour
Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Hozier will be making a stop in Mississippi as part of his extended Unreal Unearth Tour. The “Take Me To Church”...
Hyde-Smith introduces legislation aimed at supporting two Natchez area landmarks
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has introduced legislation aimed at including two Mississippi landmarks in the footprint of the Natchez National Historical Park. Hyde-Smith released the...