Mississippi State Fair receives over 300 applications for ‘American Idol’ auditions
The Mississippi State Fair is less than a month away, with this year’s rendition set to feature American Idol tryouts midway through the 11-day event....
Raytheon breaks ground on $50M expansion in Forest
Raytheon broke ground on a 17,000-square-foot expansion of its Consolidated Manufacturing Center located in Forest on Friday, with the $50 million corporate investment set to...
OSB Services announces $9.2M project to relocate headquarters to Mississippi
Commercial and industrial building modernization service provider OSB Services LLC has announced plans to invest $9.2 million to move its headquarters to Mississippi. The Memphis-based...
Over 430 wildfires reported as Mississippi’s burn ban continues
Nearly one month has passed since Mississippi officials called for a burn ban to be issued in 40 counties, with several more being added to...
Mississippi Aquarium to release final rescued Kemp’s ridley sea turtle on Friday
Mississippi Aquarium is set to release the final endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle of a group that was rescued nearly one year ago. The release,...
Stennis Space Center concludes over two decades of rocket engine testing partnership
NASA’s Stennis Space Center has passed a major milestone after concluding over two decades of testing the world’s most powerful hydrogen-fueled rocket engine with Aerojet...
Byram mayor continuing push to buy out water contract with city of Jackson
The city of Byram is continuing efforts to provide clean water for its residents, with Mayor Richard White pushing officials in Mississippi’s capital city to...
Mississippi part of settlement with Tempoe LLC for misleading customers
Mississippi has been named one of the 41 states included in a settlement with Tempoe, LLC following an investigation into the company’s advertising and leasing...
Expert: COVID surge in Mississippi ‘does not appear to be worrisome’
The number of COVID-19 cases across the Magnolia State is on the rise once again, with weekly totals in August nearing this year’s highest record....
Jackson woman wins $10K cash, new truck from Mississippi Lottery
The Mississippi Lottery’s last Summer of Fun drawing ended with a big win for a Jackson woman after she walked away with $10,000 and a...