Former Jackson Airport Authority CEO Carl Newman passes away at 68
Former Jackson Airport Authority CEO Carl Newman has passed away from a battle with blood cancer at the age of 68. Newman served in Jackson from 2015 to 2019. He began…
ACT scores in Mississippi reported as second-lowest in U.S.
ACT scores across the nation have dropped to a 30-year low with Mississippi ranking as the state with the second-lowest average. According to officials with the standardized test, Mississippi students…
New C Spire cellular plan gives children safe access to smart devices
Mississippi-based technology company C Spire has launched an initiative to ease the burden on parents looking to entrust their children with smart devices. In the modern digital age, many parents…
2023 Mississippi State Fair sees uptick in attendance despite rain
The 2023 Mississippi State Fair has officially wrapped and with an increase in attendance and revenue, according to the Department of Agriculture and Commerce. Commissioner Andy Gipson estimates that roughly…
Southern Miss vs. South Alabama: How to watch Tuesday’s game
Mississippians will get some Tuesday night football when Southern Miss takes on South Alabama in front of a nationally televised audience. Here's what you need to know heading into the…
Texas man faces up to 20 years for conspiracy to traffic meth in Mississippi
A Texas man has pleaded guilty for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy in Mississippi's capital city. 33-year-old Marcus Lamont Wallace of Houston, Texas, admitted that he knowingly agreed…
Mississippi congressman believes speaker nominee Jordan lacks ‘between five and fifteen’ votes
The U.S House is expected to vote on a new speaker Tuesday morning as Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio continues in his last-minute effort to attain enough support from…
Former Jackson policeman faces jail time for submitting false COVID-19 loan application
A former Jackson police officer will face jail time for submitting a false COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan application. According to court documents, 54-year-old Wesley Murray, Sr., submitted to the…
Your Mississippi forecast for Tuesday, October 17
Northern Mississippi Sunny today with highs in the upper 60s. Tonight will be clear with lows in the mid-40s. Central Mississippi Sunny today with highs in the lower 70s. Tonight…
