Sweet potato to become official state vegetable of Mississippi
Roast ‘em, bake ‘em, stick ‘em in a pie. The Magnolia State has a new state vegetable that’s delectable no matter how you prepare it – the sweet potato. Gov.…
Mississippi lawmaker ‘outraged’ after GOP colleagues fail to extend child support for disabled adults
Whether the product of petty retribution in what was a publicly contentious legislative session or due to lawmakers sincerely believing some things should not become law, plenty of bills died…
Opening of Buc-ee’s on Mississippi Gulf Coast set for June 2025: report
Beaver fever will soon be alive and well in Mississippi. Officials confirmed that the state’s first Buc-ee’s will open in just over two months. The colossal convenience store is set…
Meridian native Jamal Roberts advances to ‘American Idol’ top 24
Jamal Roberts is the latest Mississippian to crack the top 24 of American Idol, putting the Meridian native into the competition’s live-voting rounds. After delivering a soulful rendition of Chris…
Amphitheater plans released for Jackson Zoo as dwindling attendance continues
Officials have announced plans to construct an amphitheater within the Jackson Zoo in an effort to revitalize it and reverse a trend of dwindling foot traffic. On Monday, the capital…
MCBB: Summit native Alijah Martin helps fuel Florida to national title
Mississippi was well-represented when Florida cut down the nets following a hard-fought win over Houston in the national championship on Monday night. Though the Gators ultimately came out on top,…
Your Mississippi forecast for Tuesday, April 8
Northern Mississippi It will be sunny today, with highs in the lower 60s. Tonight will be clear, with lows in the upper 30s. Central Mississippi Today will be sunny, with…
Thunder & Lightning: What New Faces Can Make an Impact for Mississippi State?
Mississippi State's starting football lineup is going to be full of new faces, mostly from the transfer portal. Who among them will make the biggest impact for the Bulldogs in…
General Atomics partners with Israeli defense company to produce missile in Tupelo
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems, a diversified technologies company, has partnered with an Israeli defense company to produce a missile in Tupelo. On Monday, officials with General Atomics signed a memorandum…
Southern Miss basketball coach Jay Ladner decries new recruiting landscape, pleads with fans to buy in
Ahead of Jay Ladner’s seventh year as the head coach of Southern Miss men’s basketball, staff changes, a nearly complete roster rebuild, and a limited budget are forcing him to…
