Flowood Mayor Gary Rhoads retiring after more than three decades in leadership
Flowood Mayor Gary Rhoads has announced that he will not be seeking re-election after nearly 36 years of leadership in the city. Rhoads was first elected mayor in 1989. He…
Presbyterian Christian School announces search for new football coach
As Presbyterian Christian School readies to move its athletic teams from a league compiled solely of private schools to one that is mostly public schools, the Hattiesburg private school will…
Groups seek a new hearing on a Mississippi mail-in ballot lawsuit
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal appeals court panel incorrectly interpreted federal and state laws when it ruled that Mississippi cannot count mail-in ballots that are cast and postmarked by…
Former Quitman High School bookkeeper pleads guilty to embezzlement
A former Quitman High School bookkeeper has pleaded guilty to embezzlement. Mississippi State Auditor Shad White reported that Memory Smith took cash from the high school's activity fund and pocketed…
Health report: Smokers are up to 40% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes
Health officials in Mississippi are encouraging people to put out their cigarettes in order to lessen their chances of developing a deadly chronic disease. November is recognized as National Diabetes…
Man arrested for shooting 5 people after being denied entry to Laurel party
A man is in the custody of law enforcement after allegedly shooting five people at a party in Laurel over the weekend. Police arrested Daniel Gomez, 34, after he reportedly…
Mississippi soul singer eliminated during knockout rounds of ‘The Voice’
The journey for Deon Jones on season 26 of The Voice came to an end on Monday night as the Mississippi soul singer was sent home during knockout rounds of…
Veteran Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott to undergo season-ending surgery
Things went from bad to worse for the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday with the confirmation that veteran quarterback Dak Prescott will have season-ending surgery to repair a partially torn hamstring.…
Canadian Pacific 2024 Holiday Train to make 3 stops in Mississippi
All aboard! Christmas is rapidly approaching, and the Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway will bring its holiday train to Mississippi to spread seasonal cheer. CPKC uses its holiday train tours…
Mississippi State women’s soccer earns No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament
The Mississippi State women's soccer team will continue its historic run and vie for a national championship in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Coming in as a No. 1 seed for…
