2022 Mr. Football Awards announced in Mississippi
On Thursday, the Mississippi High School Activities Association announced the recipients of the 2022 Mr. Football award for each of the state’s six classifications. Class 1A: Ty Jones – RB/LB,…
Two arrested for active shooter threat against Lawrence County High School
An active shooter threat directed at Lawrence County High School has resulted in two individuals' arrests, one of whom is a juvenile. Lawrence County Sheriff Ryan Everett took to Facebook…
Mississippi lawmakers urge USDA to purchase state’s farm-raised catfish
A bicameral coalition of 10 lawmakers from catfish-producing states is encouraging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help facilitate domestic consumption of U.S. farm-raised catfish and stabilize markets. Included in…
Bond set for man accused of attacking, kidnapping woman over lottery ticket
A Tennessee man has been issued 13 charges after reportedly assaulting and kidnapping a woman over a lottery ticket. At 11:42 p.m. on Tuesday, 43-year-old Dontrell Hanes was accused of…
SBE awards 11 school districts with $15 million in grants for pre-K programs
The State Board of Education (SBE) has awarded over $15 million in grants to 11 school districts across Mississippi for the implementation of new State Invested Pre-K (SIP) programs. According…
Jamie Miller discusses goals for Gulf Coast Business Council
Now that Jamie Miller has officially started as President and CEO of the Gulf Coast Business Council, he has opened up about some of his aspirations for the council's future.…
Greenwood Leflore looks for ‘plan B’ following UMMC fallout
With negotiations between Greenwood Leflore Hospital and the University of Mississippi Medical Center recently falling through without a deal in place, officials are now working on a “plan B” to…
Just one phone call can help: Hyde-Smith issues Veterans Day message
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss, is encouraging Mississippians to become more engaged with those who have served our country in honor of Veterans Day, which is being observed Friday. Hyde-Smith…
Former correctional officer pleads guilty to defrauding COVID-19 relief funds
A former Yazoo City correctional officer has pleaded guilty to carrying out a scheme to defraud the COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). On Wednesday, Tarshuana Thomas, 34, of Flora, admitted…
