Federal judge rules Jackson officials did not discriminate when moving offices from Metrocenter Mall
by Caleb Salers
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the...
Republicans on House Ethics reject for now releasing report on Matt Gaetz
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Ethics Committee Republicans voted Wednesday against releasing the panel’s long-running investigation into President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee...
Mississippi Public Service Commission set to host telecom summit
Mississippi’s Public Service Commission is set to host a Telecom Summit to discuss the state’s information and communication sector. The...
Officials eyeing December opening date for Mississippi’s first Topgolf
Start practicing your swing because Mississippi’s first Topgolf location will soon be coming to fruition after roughly three years of...
Circle K gas stations across Mississippi offering 40-cent discount on Thursday
Drivers looking to gas up ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday will have something to be thankful for this Thursday at...
Kentucky sex criminal who fled Mississippi courtroom sentenced to life
A man who fled a Mississippi courtroom as the jury deliberated over sex crimes charged against him has been sentenced...
Former Mississippi police chief faces up to 10 years in prison for...
Former Edwards Police Chief and Jackson police officer Torrence Donnell Mayfield faces up to a decade behind bars for lying...
Federal judge rules Jackson officials did not discriminate when moving offices from Metrocenter Mall
by Caleb Salers
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the...
Mississippi Public Service Commission set to host telecom summit
Mississippi’s Public Service Commission is set to host a Telecom Summit to discuss the state’s information and communication sector. The...
Officials eyeing December opening date for Mississippi’s first Topgolf
Start practicing your swing because Mississippi’s first Topgolf location will soon be coming to fruition after roughly three years of...
Circle K gas stations across Mississippi offering 40-cent discount on Thursday
Drivers looking to gas up ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday will have something to be thankful for this Thursday at...
Kentucky sex criminal who fled Mississippi courtroom sentenced to life
A man who fled a Mississippi courtroom as the jury deliberated over sex crimes charged against him has been sentenced...
Federal judge rules Jackson officials did not discriminate when moving offices from Metrocenter Mall
by Caleb Salers
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the...
Republicans on House Ethics reject for now releasing report on Matt Gaetz
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Ethics Committee Republicans voted Wednesday against releasing the panel’s long-running investigation into President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee...
Mississippi Public Service Commission set to host telecom summit
Mississippi’s Public Service Commission is set to host a Telecom Summit to discuss the state’s information and communication sector. The...
GOP senators divided on release of Matt Gaetz ethics report
WASHINGTON (AP) — As President-elect Donald Trump digs in on his pick of former Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general,...
Nonprofit expands voter information hotline ahead of runoff election
As residents in central Mississippi prepare to head to the polls for a runoff next Tuesday, nonprofit Mississippi Votes has...
Hyde-Smith, Wicker praise decision to impose upped taxes on imported shrimp
Mississippi U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker are lauding a decision by the federal government to impose increased taxes...
Wicker slams Biden for ‘slow-walking’ decision allowing Ukraine to make long-range missile...
Although President Joe Biden reportedly made the move Sunday to authorize Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied missiles further inside Russia, an...
Gov. Tate Reeves issues FY2026 executive budget recommendations
Gov. Tate Reeves released his Fiscal Year 2026 executive budget recommendations on Friday, highlighting an agenda that he believes will...
Hyde-Smith shoots down possibility of holding cabinet position in Trump administration
Amid speculation that U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith could possibly be selected by President-elect Donald Trump as the next Secretary of...
State treasurer: Affordable college tuition ‘Legacy Plan’ now 100% funded
Mississippi is making strides in funding programs intended to make college tuition more economically feasible for families. According to State...
Officials eyeing December opening date for Mississippi’s first Topgolf
by Caleb Salers
Start practicing your swing because Mississippi’s first Topgolf location will...
Circle K gas stations across Mississippi offering 40-cent discount on Thursday
Drivers looking to gas up ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday will have something to be thankful for this Thursday at...
Ridgeland health insurance company, local nonprofit collaborate to feed hungry on Thanksgiving
Ridgeland-based health insurance company Shared Health has partnered with Mississippi nonprofit food bank Extra Table to help ensure needy families...
‘A Day at The Ranch’ event promises family fun and entertainment in...
Get ready for an action-packed day at The Ranch! This Saturday, the Madison community is invited to “A Day at...
New Netflix docuseries explores bizarre tale of Elvis impersonator and assassination attempts
A new Netflix series goes from Tupelo all the way to Washington, D.C. in what the popular streaming platform is...
Gulfport readying for 10th annual Harbor Lights Winter Festival
One of the most magical Christmas light shows in America will soon be opening back up along the Mississippi Gulf...
Mural honoring Evelyn Gandy unveiled in Hattiesburg
The city of Hattiesburg has unveiled a new mural honoring the late Evelyn Gandy, who was the first woman elected...
Chapel Hart announced as headliner for NWCC soirée
Northwest Mississippi Community College has announced Poplarville-based Chapel Hart as the headline act for its annual soirée, set to be...
Samaritan’s Purse now accepting drop-offs for Operation Christmas Child
More than 4,700 drop-off locations across America are now accepting gift boxes for this season’s Operation Christmas Child, a nonprofit...
Rod Stewart to bring ‘One Last Time’ tour to Brandon
Classic rocker Rod Stewart will be bringing his “One Last Time” tour to North America in 2025, with one of...
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science announces holiday event calendar
As the holiday season sets in, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science will soon be celebrating with its “Museum Merriment”...
Mississippi bluesman Cedric Burnside up for Grammy Award
Grammy-winning Mississippi bluesman Cedric Burnside has been nominated once again for one of the greatest honors in music. Burnside is...
IRS reminds military members of tax benefits available for those in service
Officials with the Internal Revenue Service remind members of the U.S. Armed Forces that veterans and their families may qualify...
Mississippi Aquarium to host annual Otter Trotter 5K leading into Thanksgiving
Runners, families, and wildlife enthusiasts are gearing up for Mississippi Aquarium’s annual Otter Trotter 5K, set to take place the...
Goalpost torn down after Ole Miss-Georgia game on display at Oxford City...
Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill is inviting Ole Miss fans to recapture a moment in recent history. As locals and visitors...
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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Federal judge rules Jackson officials did not discriminate when moving offices from Metrocenter Mall
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WASHINGTON (AP) — House Ethics Committee Republicans voted Wednesday against releasing the panel’s long-running investigation into President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee...Mississippi Public Service Commission set to host telecom summit
Mississippi’s Public Service Commission is set to host a Telecom Summit to discuss the state’s information and communication sector. The...Officials eyeing December opening date for Mississippi’s first Topgolf
Start practicing your swing because Mississippi’s first Topgolf location will soon be coming to fruition after roughly three years of...Circle K gas stations across Mississippi offering 40-cent discount on Thursday
Drivers looking to gas up ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday will have something to be thankful for this Thursday at...Kentucky sex criminal who fled Mississippi courtroom sentenced to life
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Federal judge rules Jackson officials did not discriminate when moving offices from Metrocenter Mall
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Mississippi’s Public Service Commission is set to host a Telecom Summit to discuss the state’s information and communication sector. The...Officials eyeing December opening date for Mississippi’s first Topgolf
Start practicing your swing because Mississippi’s first Topgolf location will soon be coming to fruition after roughly three years of...Circle K gas stations across Mississippi offering 40-cent discount on Thursday
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Federal judge rules Jackson officials did not discriminate when moving offices from Metrocenter Mall
by Caleb SalersA federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the...Republicans on House Ethics reject for now releasing report on Matt Gaetz
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Ethics Committee Republicans voted Wednesday against releasing the panel’s long-running investigation into President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee...Mississippi Public Service Commission set to host telecom summit
Mississippi’s Public Service Commission is set to host a Telecom Summit to discuss the state’s information and communication sector. The...GOP senators divided on release of Matt Gaetz ethics report
WASHINGTON (AP) — As President-elect Donald Trump digs in on his pick of former Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general,...Nonprofit expands voter information hotline ahead of runoff election
As residents in central Mississippi prepare to head to the polls for a runoff next Tuesday, nonprofit Mississippi Votes has...Hyde-Smith, Wicker praise decision to impose upped taxes on imported shrimp
Mississippi U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker are lauding a decision by the federal government to impose increased taxes...Wicker slams Biden for ‘slow-walking’ decision allowing Ukraine to make long-range missile...
Although President Joe Biden reportedly made the move Sunday to authorize Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied missiles further inside Russia, an...Gov. Tate Reeves issues FY2026 executive budget recommendations
Gov. Tate Reeves released his Fiscal Year 2026 executive budget recommendations on Friday, highlighting an agenda that he believes will...Hyde-Smith shoots down possibility of holding cabinet position in Trump administration
Amid speculation that U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith could possibly be selected by President-elect Donald Trump as the next Secretary of...State treasurer: Affordable college tuition ‘Legacy Plan’ now 100% funded
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Officials eyeing December opening date for Mississippi’s first Topgolf
by Caleb SalersStart practicing your swing because Mississippi’s first Topgolf location will...Circle K gas stations across Mississippi offering 40-cent discount on Thursday
Drivers looking to gas up ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday will have something to be thankful for this Thursday at...Ridgeland health insurance company, local nonprofit collaborate to feed hungry on Thanksgiving
Ridgeland-based health insurance company Shared Health has partnered with Mississippi nonprofit food bank Extra Table to help ensure needy families...‘A Day at The Ranch’ event promises family fun and entertainment in...
Get ready for an action-packed day at The Ranch! This Saturday, the Madison community is invited to “A Day at...New Netflix docuseries explores bizarre tale of Elvis impersonator and assassination attempts
A new Netflix series goes from Tupelo all the way to Washington, D.C. in what the popular streaming platform is...Gulfport readying for 10th annual Harbor Lights Winter Festival
One of the most magical Christmas light shows in America will soon be opening back up along the Mississippi Gulf...Mural honoring Evelyn Gandy unveiled in Hattiesburg
The city of Hattiesburg has unveiled a new mural honoring the late Evelyn Gandy, who was the first woman elected...Chapel Hart announced as headliner for NWCC soirée
Northwest Mississippi Community College has announced Poplarville-based Chapel Hart as the headline act for its annual soirée, set to be...Samaritan’s Purse now accepting drop-offs for Operation Christmas Child
More than 4,700 drop-off locations across America are now accepting gift boxes for this season’s Operation Christmas Child, a nonprofit...Rod Stewart to bring ‘One Last Time’ tour to Brandon
Classic rocker Rod Stewart will be bringing his “One Last Time” tour to North America in 2025, with one of...Mississippi Museum of Natural Science announces holiday event calendar
As the holiday season sets in, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science will soon be celebrating with its “Museum Merriment”...Mississippi bluesman Cedric Burnside up for Grammy Award
Grammy-winning Mississippi bluesman Cedric Burnside has been nominated once again for one of the greatest honors in music. Burnside is...IRS reminds military members of tax benefits available for those in service
Officials with the Internal Revenue Service remind members of the U.S. Armed Forces that veterans and their families may qualify...Mississippi Aquarium to host annual Otter Trotter 5K leading into Thanksgiving
Runners, families, and wildlife enthusiasts are gearing up for Mississippi Aquarium’s annual Otter Trotter 5K, set to take place the...Goalpost torn down after Ole Miss-Georgia game on display at Oxford City...
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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...