Legislation directing $100 million to new UMMC cancer center signed into law
Legislation directing $100 million to help the University of Mississippi Medical Center construct a state-of-the-art cancer research facility has been greenlit by Gov. Tate Reeves. The Republican governor signed the…
‘We can build on what we’ve done’: Former House Speaker Philip Gunn announces run for Mississippi governor
Former Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn is officially in the governor's race. Gunn, who retired from the state House of Representatives in January 2024, launched his 2027 bid for the…
Your Mississippi forecast for Wednesday, April 15
There will be plenty of sunshine across Mississippi on Wednesday, with highs in the mid-80s. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service. Northern Mississippi It will be mostly sunny…
CBSB: Bissetta’s 4-hit night leads No. 25 Ole Miss to 10-3 win over No. 22 Southern Miss
Tristan Bissetta's four-hit night led No. 25 Ole Miss to a 10-3 midweek win over No. 22 Southern Miss. The Clemson transfer was named the game's MVP after having a…
Thunder & Lightning: The Rumblings Never Have a Losing Streak
Mississippi State may be struggling a bit on the baseball field, but The Rumblings are always on the winning side of the ledger. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone are together…
Tax deadline pushed back for Mississippians due to Winter Storm Fern
Mississippians will have extra time to file their federal taxes due to a winter storm that impacted much of the state in late January, the Internal Revenue Service announced Tuesday.…
Chuck Box leaving post at Texas to head Jackson Academy baseball team
Chuck Box is leaving his position as director of program development at the University of Texas to return to his home state. Jackson Academy announced Monday that Box, a native…
Alleged New York predator arrested after online contact with Mississippi minor
An alleged child predator out of New York has been arrested after a Mississippi citizen submitted a tip nearly four months ago, law enforcement announced Tuesday. The George County Sheriff’s…
14-year-old accused of shooting 8-year-old in Warren County
A 14-year-old is accused of shooting an 8-year-old in Warren County. Local law enforcement authorities said gunfire rang out on Abraham Drive just before 4 p.m. on Monday. The unidentified…
‘I can’t think of many things worse’: Gulfport man sentenced for impregnating minor
A Gulfport man will spend decades in prison after sexually abusing and impregnating a minor, authorities announced Tuesday. 43-year-old Leonard Michael Roberts pleaded guilty to sexual battery and exploitation of…
