Jackson Planetarium Renovation Project receives $1.5M donation
The Russell C. Davis Planetarium in Jackson, Mississippi, was presented two monetary gifts totaling $1.5 million on Tuesday afternoon by the Junior League of Jackson and the Community Foundation of…
Mississippi weather outlook for Wednesday, March 2
Residents across the state can look forward to another sunny day, according to the National Weather Service. Northern Mississippi-- Sunny today with highs in the lower 70s. Clear with lows…
Thunder & Lightning: The Rumblings Won’t Leave You Stranded
Mississippi State's hitters haven't been especially productive in the early going of the 2022 season. Good thing there's always Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk to drive everybody in. The guys…
Key legislation lives to see another day
Tuesday is the deadline for committees to report general bills and constitutional amendments originating in the other chamber, which means it was a make it or break it day for…
Mississippi Valley State awarded $100,000 by FedEx
Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) has been awarded a $100,000 scholarship endowment from FedEx Logistics. The scholarship was awarded to MVSU by FedEx Cares, the company’s global community engagement program,…
Southern Miss releases 2022 football schedule
Southern Miss has released its 2022 football schedule, and it looks as if the university is staying strong in its recent announcement to jump ship and join the Sun Belt…
Emmett Till Antilynching Act passes U.S. House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the Emmett Till Antilynching Act by a vote of 422-3 on Monday night. H.R. 55, named after the fourteen-year-old who was horrifically…
MSDH reports 228 COVID cases, 61 deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has confirmed 228 new cases of COVID-19. Tuesday's report brings the state’s total number of cases to 790,168. With the confirmation of 61…
Vice President of Mississippi community college shot, killed
The vice president of Southwest Mississippi Community College William Bryan Tucker was found dead in his home in McComb on Saturday night. The 62-year-old vice president of SMCC was reported…
