Jackson VA Regional Office to hold four-day outreach event for veterans and families
The Jackson Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Office is holding a four-day event to assist those who have served and their families learn more about career...
Yazoo Yaupon returns indigenous caffeinated beverage to the Magnolia State
by Caleb Salers
An ancient, multi-use plant is now being brought back to life in the Magnolia State after centuries of abandonment. Yaupon is a species of holly...
Jackson native Kiese Laymon awarded prestigious MacArthur Fellowship
by Caleb Salers
Jackson native Kiese Laymon has been granted a MacArthur Fellowship, commonly referred to as a “genius grant,” for his stylistic writing. The MacArthur Fellowship is...
Bivalent COVID-19 boosters now available for children at MSDH county health clinics
by Caleb Salers
Beginning Wednesday, appointments for the new bivalent COVID-19 booster shot are available for children ages five and older at all Mississippi State Department of Health...
Columbia convenience store haunted by man wearing pumpkin Crocs
by Caleb Salers
Halloween activities are taking place throughout the Magnolia State, but one man took the festivities a little too far. An unidentified man crashed his car...
Hosemann reminds Mississippians that schoolchildren won’t be required to get COVID-19 vaccine
by Caleb Salers
On Thursday, an advisory committee to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) voted in favor of adding the COVID-19 vaccine to the recommended...
Visit Ridgeland recognized for excellence in tourism
by Caleb Salers
The Ridgeland Tourism Commission has been recognized by the Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA) for its impact and accomplishments in tourism industry advocacy. During the annual...
Mississippi is 1 of 32 states seeing uptick in RSV cases
by Caleb Salers
Mississippi is one of 32 states seeing an uptick in the number of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases, especially among children ages five and under....
Ship and Horn Islands recognized for roles in Underground Railroad
by Caleb Salers
Two Mississippi islands have been accepted into the National Park Service’s National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom program. Ship and Horn Islands, located just south...
‘College GameDay’ is coming to Jackson State for first time in school history
by Caleb Salers
It’s no secret that Jackson State head football coach Deion Sanders has captivated the attention of the national media. That’s even more evident now with...