Nalani LuzMaria Thompson named next Choctaw Indian Princess
Nalani LuzMaria Thompson has been crowned the next Choctaw Indian Princess, earning the title after competing against over a dozen other contestants on Wednesday. Thompson...
25 Southern Miss students awarded scholarships from NASA
Over two dozen University of Southern Mississippi (USM) students have been awarded Space Grant scholarships through the state-wide NASA-Mississippi Space Grant Consortium (MSSGC) program. The...
Cold-Link Logistics breaks ground on $64M facility in Jones County
Cold-Link Logistics broke ground on a $64 million corporate investment in Jones County Thursday afternoon. The company’s new investment in the Magnolia State will create...
North Mississippi Health Services to lay off employees due to new ‘redesign’ plan
North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) has released plans to lay off numerous employees over the coming weeks as hospital officials implement a new “redesign” plan....
Nearly two dozen Mississippi restaurants win ‘Wine Spectator’ awards
Nearly two dozen restaurants across Mississippi have been named winners of Wine Spectator’s 2023 Restaurant Awards. Wine Spectator, the world’s leading authority on wine, has recognized...
Powerball jackpot rises to third-largest in history at $875M
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $875 million, making it the third-largest grand prize in the game’s history. The jackpot rolled after no ticket matched...
DOJ files motion to intervene in litigation over controversial HB 1020
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a motion to intervene in the lawsuit filed by the National Association for the Advancement of...
Mississippi credit initiative awarded $86M for small businesses and startups
Up to $86 million has been approved for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), according to the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) and U.S. Treasury...
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots rise to record-breaking totals
Two lottery jackpots have risen to take the spots in the top 10 largest hits in Powerball and Mega Millions history after no tickets matched...
Mississippi Aquarium to offer free admission to teachers over the weekend
Mississippi Aquarium is offering free admission for all teachers and school faculty members over the weekend. Educators and other school employees will get into the...