QB coach Jack Walker to call plays for Southern Miss football after Chip Long firing
by Caleb Salers
Southern Miss found a new play-caller in the aftermath of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Health report: Smokers are up to 40% more likely to develop type...
Health officials in Mississippi are encouraging people to put out their cigarettes in order to lessen their chances of developing...
Man arrested for shooting 5 people after being denied entry to Laurel...
A man is in the custody of law enforcement after allegedly shooting five people at a party in Laurel over...
QB coach Jack Walker to call plays for Southern Miss football after Chip Long firing
by Caleb Salers
Southern Miss found a new play-caller in the aftermath of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Flowood Mayor Gary Rhoads retiring after more than three decades in leadership
by Caleb Salers
Flowood Mayor Gary Rhoads has announced that he will not...
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...
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...
Rep. Michael Guest introduces Veterans Day resolution
Ahead of Veterans Day, Congressman Michael Guest introduced a resolution in the U.S. House to honor the service and sacrifice...
Biden and Trump will meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will host President-elect Donald Trump for a traditional postelection meeting in the Oval Office...
DOJ suing Mississippi Senate for paying Black staff attorney ‘half the salary’...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is suing the Mississippi State Senate for discriminating against a Black former staff attorney in...
Justice Department brings criminal charges in Iranian murder-for-hire plan targeting Donald Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Friday disclosed an Iranian murder-for-hire plot to kill Donald Trump, charging a man...
President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff, first woman in...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles, the defacto manager of his victorious campaign, as his White...
Holly Springs officials summoned to appear before Public Service Commission over alleged...
Customers of the Holly Springs Utility Department have long voiced concerns over the quality of services rendered, with some citing...
Jackson officials claim innocence in bribery case, investigation alleges brazen corruption
On Thursday, Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, and Ward 6 Councilman Aaron Banks all...
Mississippi soul singer eliminated during knockout rounds of ‘The Voice’
The journey for Deon Jones on season 26 of The...
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...
Red Cross giving blood donors ‘Friends’ socks in honor of show’s 30th...
It’s been 30 years since Friends first aired, and to celebrate the iconic TV show while incentivizing people to donate...
Veterans Day ceremony taking place at Two Mississippi Museums
To honor all who have served, the Two Mississippi Museums are hosting a Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, November 8....
Chapel Hart spreads holiday cheer with first Christmas album and tour
If you haven’t heard of Chapel Hart, this is the perfect time to start. The Mississippi-based country music trio is...
Comedian Theo Von to bring unique brand of humor to Oxford
Oxford is in for a night of laughter this coming spring as comedian Theo Von brings his unique brand of...
Crystal Springs fish house to be featured on popular Food Network show
Crystal Springs’ Shivers Creek Fish House will appear on national television this month. The popular catfish spot is poised to...
$1.2 million grant awarded to Mississippi State research team for high school...
An interdisciplinary research team at Mississippi State has received a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to...
Groundbreaking set for Mississippi’s largest distillery
Local and state officials will gather in Bolivar County on Thursday for the groundbreaking of what’s set to become the...
Mississippi country singer has journey continued on ‘The Voice’
Mississippi native Tanner Frick took the stage for battle rounds of The Voice season 26 on Monday night, and while...
Grammy Museum Mississippi to present annual Christmas show on December 2
With Christmas just around the corner, Grammy Museum Mississippi in Cleveland has announced plans for its sixth annual “Have Yourself...
Public university enrollment in Mississippi again reaches record high
The Mississippi Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) issued its official enrollment report on Monday, with five public universities and the...
MDHS highlighting services for senior citizens during National Caregiver Month
With November being recognized as National Caregiver Month, the Mississippi Department of Human Services is highlighting the work done by...
Health officials hosting November events to bring awareness to diabetes
As November is recognized as National Diabetes Month, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will be hosting a two-day...
MDAH earns 3 awards at Southeastern Museums Conference
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) was the recipient of three awards at the recent Southeastern Museums Conference...
A Mississippian in Japan — A series on serious food
by Brian Lamar
When I first told my extended family I was moving...
Give yourself the gift of mental health awareness
I have spent almost 30 years on the proverbial couches of licensed therapists and in the offices of various pastors,...
Hosemann: Lessons from voter ID law can drive healthcare reform legislation
In 2011, as your Secretary of State, when I proposed a new policy to protect your vote — and the integrity...
Robert St. John’s Top 25 cookbooks
The view from my desk is inspirational. I’ve been in the same office for 27 years. There are no windows,...
Next Up: Taking control of your career
For many young professionals, the question of “Where do you see yourself in five years?” can be daunting. For me,...
Robert St. John’s advice to upcoming graduates 2024
My advice to upcoming graduates: You are a few years away from beginning your professional life, but you are only...
St. John: Even from Italy, Mississippi is still home
It’s true that there’s no place like home, and I deeply and dearly love my hometown of Hattiesburg and my...
From Heartache to Hope: Navigating the IVF Journey in the Wake of...
In the wake of the Alabama Supreme Court’s controversial ruling that frozen embryos could be legally considered children under state...
St. John: The Best Job Ever
There are many emotions associated with parenthood. Joy and amusement come to mind immediately. The early responsibilities of parenting can...
Column: Keeping the public’s wildlife public
Efforts have been underway for the past few years that would significantly reverse Mississippi’s quality white-tailed deer management efforts. We...
Edwards: A midnight guide to solving the world’s problems
No matter how hard I tried, sleep remained an elusive companion last night. It wasn’t just the usual restlessness that...
Chaney: Mitigation program would save money, property, and lives
One of the top complaints I receive as Commissioner of Insurance is regarding the rate increases policyholders are seeing in...
Opinion: It’s time to take Chronic Wasting Disease seriously
In the world of Mississippi’s outdoors, a quote by John Audubon serves as a clarion call: “A true conservationist is...
Robert St. John: Nobody’s poet
In the late 1990s, I was asked by my local newspaper to write a weekly food column. I politely declined...
Opinion: Wildlife commission needs more sunshine as transparency concerns grow
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is entrusted with the responsibility of conserving and managing our state’s diverse...
Applications for Mississippi’s wild hog control program opening Friday
by Caleb Salers
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce will begin accepting...
Tickets now on sale for 2025 Dixie National Rodeo
Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Dixie National Rodeo. According to officials, the annual event, dubbed the largest...
Entertainment lineup announced for 2025 Dixie National Rodeo
Now that the 165th Mississippi State Fair has officially wrapped up, officials are turning their attention to the highly-anticipated 2025...
Your guide to the 2024 Mississippi State Fair
The highly-anticipated 165th Mississippi State Fair will soon be up and running in the capital city. From Thursday, October 3,...
Officials prioritizing public safety at upcoming Mississippi State Fair
The 165th Mississippi State Fair will soon be underway in Jackson and Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson has provided updates on...
Former Poplarville ranch employee turns self in for stealing livestock
A Pearl River County ranch employee has turned himself in to authorities for fraudulently receiving money intended for his employer....
Killebrew International Rodeo kicks off in Jackson on Thursday night
Saddle up, Mississippi! The second annual Killebrew International Rodeo will soon be underway in the capital city. What initially began...
Mississippi Farmers Market extends hours for summer months
The Mississippi Farmers Market is extending its hours of operation this summer to allow residents more opportunities to shop for...
Leopold Conservation Award comes to Mississippi
An award that celebrates voluntary conservation efforts on farms, ranches, and forestland is coming to Mississippi. The Leopold Conservation Award...
Mississippi accepting applications for program aimed at exploring agricultural opportunities
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is accepting applications from potential partners and collaborators for the Federal-State Marketing Improvement...
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QB coach Jack Walker to call plays for Southern Miss football after Chip Long firing
by Caleb SalersSouthern Miss found a new play-caller in the aftermath of...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...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...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...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...Health report: Smokers are up to 40% more likely to develop type...
Health officials in Mississippi are encouraging people to put out their cigarettes in order to lessen their chances of developing...Man arrested for shooting 5 people after being denied entry to Laurel...
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QB coach Jack Walker to call plays for Southern Miss football after Chip Long firing
by Caleb SalersSouthern Miss found a new play-caller in the aftermath of...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...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...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...Former Quitman High School bookkeeper pleads guilty to embezzlement
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Flowood Mayor Gary Rhoads retiring after more than three decades in leadership
by Caleb SalersFlowood Mayor Gary Rhoads has announced that he will not...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...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...Rep. Michael Guest introduces Veterans Day resolution
Ahead of Veterans Day, Congressman Michael Guest introduced a resolution in the U.S. House to honor the service and sacrifice...Biden and Trump will meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will host President-elect Donald Trump for a traditional postelection meeting in the Oval Office...DOJ suing Mississippi Senate for paying Black staff attorney ‘half the salary’...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is suing the Mississippi State Senate for discriminating against a Black former staff attorney in...Justice Department brings criminal charges in Iranian murder-for-hire plan targeting Donald Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Friday disclosed an Iranian murder-for-hire plot to kill Donald Trump, charging a man...President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff, first woman in...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles, the defacto manager of his victorious campaign, as his White...Holly Springs officials summoned to appear before Public Service Commission over alleged...
Customers of the Holly Springs Utility Department have long voiced concerns over the quality of services rendered, with some citing...Jackson officials claim innocence in bribery case, investigation alleges brazen corruption
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Mississippi soul singer eliminated during knockout rounds of ‘The Voice’
The journey for Deon Jones on season 26 of The...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...Red Cross giving blood donors ‘Friends’ socks in honor of show’s 30th...
It’s been 30 years since Friends first aired, and to celebrate the iconic TV show while incentivizing people to donate...Veterans Day ceremony taking place at Two Mississippi Museums
To honor all who have served, the Two Mississippi Museums are hosting a Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, November 8....Chapel Hart spreads holiday cheer with first Christmas album and tour
If you haven’t heard of Chapel Hart, this is the perfect time to start. The Mississippi-based country music trio is...Comedian Theo Von to bring unique brand of humor to Oxford
Oxford is in for a night of laughter this coming spring as comedian Theo Von brings his unique brand of...Crystal Springs fish house to be featured on popular Food Network show
Crystal Springs’ Shivers Creek Fish House will appear on national television this month. The popular catfish spot is poised to...$1.2 million grant awarded to Mississippi State research team for high school...
An interdisciplinary research team at Mississippi State has received a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to...Groundbreaking set for Mississippi’s largest distillery
Local and state officials will gather in Bolivar County on Thursday for the groundbreaking of what’s set to become the...Mississippi country singer has journey continued on ‘The Voice’
Mississippi native Tanner Frick took the stage for battle rounds of The Voice season 26 on Monday night, and while...Grammy Museum Mississippi to present annual Christmas show on December 2
With Christmas just around the corner, Grammy Museum Mississippi in Cleveland has announced plans for its sixth annual “Have Yourself...Public university enrollment in Mississippi again reaches record high
The Mississippi Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) issued its official enrollment report on Monday, with five public universities and the...MDHS highlighting services for senior citizens during National Caregiver Month
With November being recognized as National Caregiver Month, the Mississippi Department of Human Services is highlighting the work done by...Health officials hosting November events to bring awareness to diabetes
As November is recognized as National Diabetes Month, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will be hosting a two-day...MDAH earns 3 awards at Southeastern Museums Conference
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A Mississippian in Japan — A series on serious food
by Brian LamarWhen I first told my extended family I was moving...Give yourself the gift of mental health awareness
I have spent almost 30 years on the proverbial couches of licensed therapists and in the offices of various pastors,...Hosemann: Lessons from voter ID law can drive healthcare reform legislation
In 2011, as your Secretary of State, when I proposed a new policy to protect your vote — and the integrity...Robert St. John’s Top 25 cookbooks
The view from my desk is inspirational. I’ve been in the same office for 27 years. There are no windows,...Next Up: Taking control of your career
For many young professionals, the question of “Where do you see yourself in five years?” can be daunting. For me,...Robert St. John’s advice to upcoming graduates 2024
My advice to upcoming graduates: You are a few years away from beginning your professional life, but you are only...St. John: Even from Italy, Mississippi is still home
It’s true that there’s no place like home, and I deeply and dearly love my hometown of Hattiesburg and my...From Heartache to Hope: Navigating the IVF Journey in the Wake of...
In the wake of the Alabama Supreme Court’s controversial ruling that frozen embryos could be legally considered children under state...St. John: The Best Job Ever
There are many emotions associated with parenthood. Joy and amusement come to mind immediately. The early responsibilities of parenting can...Column: Keeping the public’s wildlife public
Efforts have been underway for the past few years that would significantly reverse Mississippi’s quality white-tailed deer management efforts. We...Edwards: A midnight guide to solving the world’s problems
No matter how hard I tried, sleep remained an elusive companion last night. It wasn’t just the usual restlessness that...Chaney: Mitigation program would save money, property, and lives
One of the top complaints I receive as Commissioner of Insurance is regarding the rate increases policyholders are seeing in...Opinion: It’s time to take Chronic Wasting Disease seriously
In the world of Mississippi’s outdoors, a quote by John Audubon serves as a clarion call: “A true conservationist is...Robert St. John: Nobody’s poet
In the late 1990s, I was asked by my local newspaper to write a weekly food column. I politely declined...Opinion: Wildlife commission needs more sunshine as transparency concerns grow
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is entrusted with the responsibility of conserving and managing our state’s diverse... -
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Applications for Mississippi’s wild hog control program opening Friday
by Caleb SalersThe Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce will begin accepting...Tickets now on sale for 2025 Dixie National Rodeo
Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Dixie National Rodeo. According to officials, the annual event, dubbed the largest...Entertainment lineup announced for 2025 Dixie National Rodeo
Now that the 165th Mississippi State Fair has officially wrapped up, officials are turning their attention to the highly-anticipated 2025...Your guide to the 2024 Mississippi State Fair
The highly-anticipated 165th Mississippi State Fair will soon be up and running in the capital city. From Thursday, October 3,...Officials prioritizing public safety at upcoming Mississippi State Fair
The 165th Mississippi State Fair will soon be underway in Jackson and Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson has provided updates on...Former Poplarville ranch employee turns self in for stealing livestock
A Pearl River County ranch employee has turned himself in to authorities for fraudulently receiving money intended for his employer....Killebrew International Rodeo kicks off in Jackson on Thursday night
Saddle up, Mississippi! The second annual Killebrew International Rodeo will soon be underway in the capital city. What initially began...Mississippi Farmers Market extends hours for summer months
The Mississippi Farmers Market is extending its hours of operation this summer to allow residents more opportunities to shop for...Leopold Conservation Award comes to Mississippi
An award that celebrates voluntary conservation efforts on farms, ranches, and forestland is coming to Mississippi. The Leopold Conservation Award...Mississippi accepting applications for program aimed at exploring agricultural opportunities
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is accepting applications from potential partners and collaborators for the Federal-State Marketing Improvement...