Over 20 Picayune high school students arrested for ‘prank that escalated’
Over 20 Picayune Memorial High School students were arrested for...
Partial human remains discovered in Flowood pond by fishermen
Authorities are investigating after partial human remains were found in a Flowood pond. Flowood Police received a call from fishermen...
Hurricane Preparedness Week underway in Mississippi
Gov. Tate Reeves has declared May 5-11 as Hurricane Preparedness Week in Mississippi. The Republican governor along with the Mississippi...
Gulfport officer-involved shooting leaves one dead
State authorities are looking into an officer-involved shooting that happened on the Mississippi Gulf Coast on Saturday. The Mississippi Bureau...
William Carey baseball run-rules Blue Mountain for SSAC title
William Carey baseball is once again league champions after securing its third Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) title on Saturday....
Mississippi’s 2024 legislative session is over. Here’s what passed and what didn’t
Mississippi’s extended legislative session has officially come to an end. Lawmakers on Saturday put the gavel to rest, ending more...
State approves $160M to expand Highway 7 to four lanes in Lafayette...
State lawmakers have approved $160 million to go toward widening Highway 7 to four lanes in one of the fastest-growing...
Over 20 Picayune high school students arrested for ‘prank that escalated’
Over 20 Picayune Memorial High School students were arrested for...
Partial human remains discovered in Flowood pond by fishermen
Authorities are investigating after partial human remains were found in a Flowood pond. Flowood Police received a call from fishermen...
Hurricane Preparedness Week underway in Mississippi
Gov. Tate Reeves has declared May 5-11 as Hurricane Preparedness Week in Mississippi. The Republican governor along with the Mississippi...
Gulfport officer-involved shooting leaves one dead
State authorities are looking into an officer-involved shooting that happened on the Mississippi Gulf Coast on Saturday. The Mississippi Bureau...
William Carey baseball run-rules Blue Mountain for SSAC title
William Carey baseball is once again league champions after securing its third Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) title on Saturday....
Mississippi’s 2024 legislative session is over. Here’s what passed and what didn’t
by Caleb Salers
Mississippi’s extended legislative session has officially come to an end....
State approves $160M to expand Highway 7 to four lanes in Lafayette...
State lawmakers have approved $160 million to go toward widening Highway 7 to four lanes in one of the fastest-growing...
Medicaid expansion dies after lengthy battle between lawmakers
In an expanded session, lawmakers spent months battling over if and how to expand Medicaid in Mississippi with opponents of...
Medgar Evers to be honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom
Civil rights icon and Mississippi native Medgar Wiley Evers will posthumously receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Evers, a World...
Bill increasing death benefits for fallen first responders goes to governor’s desk
A bill that will increase death benefits for first responders who die in the line of duty is headed to...
EPA investing nearly $29 million to identify and replace lead pipes in...
Mississippi will be receiving nearly $29 million from the federal government to identify and replace lead service lines statewide. The...
Mississippi lawmakers send bill restricting where transgender people can use bathroom to...
Legislation designed to clarify who can use what restroom in Mississippi has made a roundabout journey to appear on Governor...
Mississippi Supreme Court: Lawsuit against public dollars going to private schools ‘lacks...
The Mississippi Supreme Court has ruled in a 7-2 vote that an advocacy group has no legal ground to sue...
Ole Miss students respond to anti-Israel protesters by singing ‘Star-Spangled Banner’
Pro-Palestine protests at the University of Mississippi on Thursday were overshadowed by counterprotests. In a video shared to social media...
Driver’s education set to become mandatory in Mississippi as bill passes
Driver’s education courses will soon be required in Mississippi schools. Senate Bill 2695, authored by Republican Dennis DeBar, makes driver’s...
State approves $160M to expand Highway 7 to four lanes in Lafayette County
by Caleb Salers
State lawmakers have approved $160 million to go toward widening...
‘Anybody can jump in’: Belhaven business school encourages students to join Amazon...
Belhaven University will be the first Mississippi institution of higher learning to provide students with an opportunity to obtain employment...
Electric-autonomous shuttle buses coming to Mississippi State this fall
Mississippi State University is preparing to introduce an electric-autonomous passenger shuttle system to campus and the community this fall. With...
Lucky player at Scarlet Pearl Casino lands $1 million lottery ticket
One lucky lottery player on the Mississippi Gulf Coast has come away with a $1 million prize. A Mega Millions...
Festival merger in Leland sets up one major event for Mississippi Delta
A major festival is coming to the Mississippi Delta this weekend. Steve Azar, the state’s music and culture ambassador, announced...
Blues legend Bobby Rush to be at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi on May...
Legendary bluesman Bobby Rush will be at the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi in Cleveland on May 23 to discuss the current...
New director tabbed to oversee operations at Stennis Space Center
A new leader has been selected to oversee operations at NASA’s Stennis Space Center on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. On...
Mississippi yacht rocker Jimmy Buffett heading to the Rock & Roll Hall...
Mississippi’s most legendary yacht rocker is heading to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The late Jimmy Buffett was...
2024 Mississippi Administrator, Teacher of the Year recognized
The top school administrator and teacher in Mississippi have been announced and both come from the same area. Coming in...
Major projection mapping show coming to Mississippi Aquarium this Christmas season
A special Christmas display will be presented by Mississippi Aquarium this year. Now that the pedestrian bridge over Highway 90...
Health symposium in Jackson to feature gospel choir competition
The Mississippi State Department of Health is adding a dose of soul to one of its major events this year....
MDOC holding boxing matches in ring donated by Jay-Z to boost morale...
The Mississippi Department of Corrections is creating sports teams at all state-run facilities to boost inmates’ productivity levels for rehabilitation....
Ag Museum to host special Star Wars viewing, salsa dance lessons for...
Mississippi adults looking to enjoy a night of fine foods and fun festivities are invited to visit the Agriculture and...
Spring cleaning: MDOT holds ‘Trash Bash’ events statewide to remove litter along...
The Mississippi Department of Transportation did a little spring cleaning in order to beautify highways along the Magnolia State. With...
Southern Miss pays tribute to World War II Camp Shelby All-Star baseball...
Military members were treated to a complimentary outing of Southern Miss baseball on Sunday as the Golden Eagles donned special...
Next Up: Taking control of your career
For many young professionals, the question of “Where do you...
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...
Opinion: Mississippi’s healthcare crisis demands unity and action – for the sake...
I celebrate Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann for creating an opportunity for Mississippi to have an important debate about Medicaid expansion....
A Mississippian in Japan — Weapons Engagement Zone
One small sliver of light began to peek through the blackout curtains at the head of my bed. The light...
Gipson: Agriculture holds key to Mississippi workforce challenges
Most everyone seems to understand that workforce development is crucial in addressing Mississippi’s labor challenges. Most everyone accepts that reaching...
Robert St. John: I love this business
In the 1985 Ron Howard movie, “Cocoon,” a group of senior citizens from a retirement home break into an abandoned...
$210K worth of stolen agricultural equipment recovered by state authorities
by Caleb Salers
State authorities announced that they have recovered roughly $210,000 worth...
New 35-acre oyster reef being constructed in Bay St. Louis
The Nature Conservancy in Mississippi is closing in on the completion of a 35-acre oyster reef in the Bay of...
Applications now open for Mississippi Wild Hog Control Program
Another round of applications for Mississippi’s Wild Hog Control Program (WHCP) is now available. Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy...
Ag Museum to host special Star Wars viewing, salsa dance lessons for...
Mississippi adults looking to enjoy a night of fine foods and fun festivities are invited to visit the Agriculture and...
Aid available for Mississippi landowners impacted by drought, beetle infestation
Help is on the way for Mississippi forest landowners impacted by last year’s drought and the subsequent infestation of beetles...
All 82 Mississippi counties declared disaster designations following 2023 drought
Last year’s drought took a toll on the entire state of Mississippi and now the United States Department of Agriculture...
Mississippi agriculture department to promote Jackson State with inspection stickers
A promotional partnership between the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce and Jackson State University has been established. This partnership...
Officials break ground on massive agricultural market complex in Rankin County
Ground has been broken on a first-of-its-kind agricultural complex in Rankin County. Last week, state and local officials joined on...
Ag. commissioner and legislature at odds over bills dictating how money is...
Tensions are flaring between the Mississippi legislature and Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson over two bills aimed at establishing oversight of...
Florida restaurant owner arrested for stealing John Deere tractors in Mississippi, selling...
A Florida restaurant owner has been taken into custody for allegedly stealing John Deere tractors and skid steers throughout Mississippi...
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Over 20 Picayune high school students arrested for ‘prank that escalated’
Over 20 Picayune Memorial High School students were arrested for...Partial human remains discovered in Flowood pond by fishermen
Authorities are investigating after partial human remains were found in a Flowood pond. Flowood Police received a call from fishermen...Hurricane Preparedness Week underway in Mississippi
Gov. Tate Reeves has declared May 5-11 as Hurricane Preparedness Week in Mississippi. The Republican governor along with the Mississippi...Gulfport officer-involved shooting leaves one dead
State authorities are looking into an officer-involved shooting that happened on the Mississippi Gulf Coast on Saturday. The Mississippi Bureau...William Carey baseball run-rules Blue Mountain for SSAC title
William Carey baseball is once again league champions after securing its third Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) title on Saturday....Mississippi’s 2024 legislative session is over. Here’s what passed and what didn’t
Mississippi’s extended legislative session has officially come to an end. Lawmakers on Saturday put the gavel to rest, ending more...State approves $160M to expand Highway 7 to four lanes in Lafayette...
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Over 20 Picayune high school students arrested for ‘prank that escalated’
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Gov. Tate Reeves has declared May 5-11 as Hurricane Preparedness Week in Mississippi. The Republican governor along with the Mississippi...Gulfport officer-involved shooting leaves one dead
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Mississippi’s 2024 legislative session is over. Here’s what passed and what didn’t
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State lawmakers have approved $160 million to go toward widening Highway 7 to four lanes in one of the fastest-growing...Medicaid expansion dies after lengthy battle between lawmakers
In an expanded session, lawmakers spent months battling over if and how to expand Medicaid in Mississippi with opponents of...Medgar Evers to be honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom
Civil rights icon and Mississippi native Medgar Wiley Evers will posthumously receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Evers, a World...Bill increasing death benefits for fallen first responders goes to governor’s desk
A bill that will increase death benefits for first responders who die in the line of duty is headed to...EPA investing nearly $29 million to identify and replace lead pipes in...
Mississippi will be receiving nearly $29 million from the federal government to identify and replace lead service lines statewide. The...Mississippi lawmakers send bill restricting where transgender people can use bathroom to...
Legislation designed to clarify who can use what restroom in Mississippi has made a roundabout journey to appear on Governor...Mississippi Supreme Court: Lawsuit against public dollars going to private schools ‘lacks...
The Mississippi Supreme Court has ruled in a 7-2 vote that an advocacy group has no legal ground to sue...Ole Miss students respond to anti-Israel protesters by singing ‘Star-Spangled Banner’
Pro-Palestine protests at the University of Mississippi on Thursday were overshadowed by counterprotests. In a video shared to social media...Driver’s education set to become mandatory in Mississippi as bill passes
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State approves $160M to expand Highway 7 to four lanes in Lafayette County
by Caleb SalersState lawmakers have approved $160 million to go toward widening...‘Anybody can jump in’: Belhaven business school encourages students to join Amazon...
Belhaven University will be the first Mississippi institution of higher learning to provide students with an opportunity to obtain employment...Electric-autonomous shuttle buses coming to Mississippi State this fall
Mississippi State University is preparing to introduce an electric-autonomous passenger shuttle system to campus and the community this fall. With...Lucky player at Scarlet Pearl Casino lands $1 million lottery ticket
One lucky lottery player on the Mississippi Gulf Coast has come away with a $1 million prize. A Mega Millions...Festival merger in Leland sets up one major event for Mississippi Delta
A major festival is coming to the Mississippi Delta this weekend. Steve Azar, the state’s music and culture ambassador, announced...Blues legend Bobby Rush to be at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi on May...
Legendary bluesman Bobby Rush will be at the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi in Cleveland on May 23 to discuss the current...New director tabbed to oversee operations at Stennis Space Center
A new leader has been selected to oversee operations at NASA’s Stennis Space Center on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. On...Mississippi yacht rocker Jimmy Buffett heading to the Rock & Roll Hall...
Mississippi’s most legendary yacht rocker is heading to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The late Jimmy Buffett was...2024 Mississippi Administrator, Teacher of the Year recognized
The top school administrator and teacher in Mississippi have been announced and both come from the same area. Coming in...Major projection mapping show coming to Mississippi Aquarium this Christmas season
A special Christmas display will be presented by Mississippi Aquarium this year. Now that the pedestrian bridge over Highway 90...Health symposium in Jackson to feature gospel choir competition
The Mississippi State Department of Health is adding a dose of soul to one of its major events this year....MDOC holding boxing matches in ring donated by Jay-Z to boost morale...
The Mississippi Department of Corrections is creating sports teams at all state-run facilities to boost inmates’ productivity levels for rehabilitation....Ag Museum to host special Star Wars viewing, salsa dance lessons for...
Mississippi adults looking to enjoy a night of fine foods and fun festivities are invited to visit the Agriculture and...Spring cleaning: MDOT holds ‘Trash Bash’ events statewide to remove litter along...
The Mississippi Department of Transportation did a little spring cleaning in order to beautify highways along the Magnolia State. With...Southern Miss pays tribute to World War II Camp Shelby All-Star baseball...
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Next Up: Taking control of your career
For many young professionals, the question of “Where do you...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...Opinion: Mississippi’s healthcare crisis demands unity and action – for the sake...
I celebrate Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann for creating an opportunity for Mississippi to have an important debate about Medicaid expansion....A Mississippian in Japan — Weapons Engagement Zone
One small sliver of light began to peek through the blackout curtains at the head of my bed. The light...Gipson: Agriculture holds key to Mississippi workforce challenges
Most everyone seems to understand that workforce development is crucial in addressing Mississippi’s labor challenges. Most everyone accepts that reaching...Robert St. John: I love this business
In the 1985 Ron Howard movie, “Cocoon,” a group of senior citizens from a retirement home break into an abandoned... -
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$210K worth of stolen agricultural equipment recovered by state authorities
by Caleb SalersState authorities announced that they have recovered roughly $210,000 worth...New 35-acre oyster reef being constructed in Bay St. Louis
The Nature Conservancy in Mississippi is closing in on the completion of a 35-acre oyster reef in the Bay of...Applications now open for Mississippi Wild Hog Control Program
Another round of applications for Mississippi’s Wild Hog Control Program (WHCP) is now available. Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy...Ag Museum to host special Star Wars viewing, salsa dance lessons for...
Mississippi adults looking to enjoy a night of fine foods and fun festivities are invited to visit the Agriculture and...Aid available for Mississippi landowners impacted by drought, beetle infestation
Help is on the way for Mississippi forest landowners impacted by last year’s drought and the subsequent infestation of beetles...All 82 Mississippi counties declared disaster designations following 2023 drought
Last year’s drought took a toll on the entire state of Mississippi and now the United States Department of Agriculture...Mississippi agriculture department to promote Jackson State with inspection stickers
A promotional partnership between the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce and Jackson State University has been established. This partnership...Officials break ground on massive agricultural market complex in Rankin County
Ground has been broken on a first-of-its-kind agricultural complex in Rankin County. Last week, state and local officials joined on...Ag. commissioner and legislature at odds over bills dictating how money is...
Tensions are flaring between the Mississippi legislature and Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson over two bills aimed at establishing oversight of...Florida restaurant owner arrested for stealing John Deere tractors in Mississippi, selling...
A Florida restaurant owner has been taken into custody for allegedly stealing John Deere tractors and skid steers throughout Mississippi...