Guy Fieri bringing Flavortown to Mississippi with new Tunica restaurant
American restaurateur Guy Fieri is bringing Flavortown to Mississippi with the opening of a new restaurant at Tunica's Horseshoe Casino. The restaurant — which will be located on the casino's…
Ole Miss softball heading to NCAA Tournament for seventh year in row
For the seventh year in a row, the Ole Miss softball team is heading to the postseason. The Rebels (30-26, 8-16 Southeastern Conference) will be the No. 3 seed in…
Shrimp season in Mississippi to open on May 22
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) has set the opening date for the 2023-2024 shrimp season in state territorial waters for Monday, May 22 at 6 a.m. All regulations…
Oxford podiatrist sentenced to serve 2 years in prison for healthcare fraud scheme
Former Oxford podiatrist Marion Shaun Lund was sentenced to serve two years in prison following his role in a healthcare fraud scheme. Lund, 54, was convicted in late July 2022…
Judge says House Bill 1020 is considered constitutional under Mississippi law
A Hinds County Chancery Court judge has released a decision stating that House Bill 1020 is not considered unconstitutional, according to Mississippi law. Chancellor J. Dewayne Thomas handed down the…
Monroe County preparing for return of ‘American Idol’ contestant Colin Stough
Monroe County is preparing for the homecoming of American Idol contestant Colin Stough. Stough, who advanced to the competition’s top 3 on Sunday night, has a full slate of events…
MDHS drops child support cooperation requirement for payment program
The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) has removed the child support cooperation requirement for some parents and guardians receiving child care tuition assistance through the Child Care Payment Program…
Parole board member resigns ahead of release of murderer James Williams III
A member of the Mississippi Parole Board that voted against the release of double-murderer James Williams III has resigned amid the killer's upcoming release. The board member, Tony Smith, has…
Mississippi Disaster Recovery Centers now operating under new weekday hours
Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in portions of the state impacted by recent tornadoes will have new weekday operations beginning Monday. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that all Mississippi…
