Statewide candidates to take the stage at Mississippi Economic Council’s annual Hobnob
The Mississippi Economic Council’s annual Hobnob will be returning to the capital city this Thursday. Registration for the political networking event will get underway at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson…
Thunder & Lightning: Coach Zach Arnett Keeps Coach Speaking
Every week at Zach Arnett's press conference, it seems every answer is chock full of coach speak. Why can't the Bulldog head coach, who we know has personality and spirit,…
University of Mississippi receives federal grant to advance biotechnology innovation
The University of Mississippi has launched the Southeast Biotech Collaborative (SEBC), a consortium of more than 30 public and private organizations that are leading an effort to develop a regional…
Largest-ever economic development project in Noxubee County breaks ground
A groundbreaking ceremony has been held for the largest-ever economic development project in Noxubee County. Huber Engineered Woods, one of the largest private land managers in the U.S., is in…
Over 23,000 absentee ballots requested for Mississippi’s general election
With a little over two weeks remaining until Mississippi’s general election, over 23,000 absentee ballots have been requested. According to the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS), 23,321 absentee ballots were…
Mississippi State’s Watson earns SEC Defensive Player of the Week
As predicted by Mississippi State beat reporters, Nathaniel “Bookie” Watson has been named the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against Arkansas. In what was…
Former lead singer of Bishop Gunn arrested for DUI, drug possession
The former frontman of Bishop Gunn, a popular band out of Natchez, has been arrested yet again. Travis McCready was taken into custody on Oct. 19 and charged with possession…
Study: Mississippi average SAT scores rank fifth-highest in U.S.
New data has revealed that Mississippi is ranked as one of the top five states with the highest average SAT scores in the nation. The SAT — a written standardized…
Bond denied for second suspect involved in killing of Jackson State student
Bond has been denied for the second suspect charged in connection to the shooting death of Jackson State University student Jaylen Burns. Jamison Kelly, Jr., on Monday appeared in Hinds…
Grenada to create wood pellet production facility with major capital investment
The Greater Grenada Partnership has announced its strategic collaboration with Highland Grenada LLC, marking its largest capital investment industrial project in the organization’s history with a timber-related business. Highland Grenada,…
