National bank closures not to impact Mississippi banks
Operations at Silicon Valley Bank in Santa Clara, California have officially started again under the management of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) after being force to close over the…
Alcorn State to face off against North Texas in NIT Wednesday night
The Alcorn State men's basketball team will begin postseason play on Wednesday. The Braves (18-13, 15-3 SWAC), coming off a regular season SWAC championship, will take on North Texas (26-7,…
Mississippi students create set of wheels for handicapped turtle
A group of students in a Lego League Challenge Team helped a turtle on the Mississippi Gulf Coast regain the ability to walk by creating a personalized set of wheels.…
Saints sign defensive tackles Khalen Saunders and Nathan Shepherd
The NFL new year started Wednesday with the New Orleans Saints immediately jumping into the mix, agreeing to terms with defensive tackles Khalen Saunders and Nathan Shepherd. The moves come…
Mississippi nearing 1 million covid cases three years after first positive case
It’s been three years since COVID-19 was discovered in Mississippi, with the first case being confirmed in Forrest County on March 11, 2020. Since then, the state has amassed a…
Lebron-less Lakers take down Pelicans 123-108
The Los Angeles Lakers made shots early and often to take the wind out of anything the New Orleans Pelicans could produce Tuesday night, winning 123-108. Los Angeles (34-35) started…
Body of barge worker who fell into Mississippi River found by authorities
The body of a missing barge worker has been found by authorities. Donny Mitchell, 50, fell into the Mississippi River on Feb. 7 near the Natchez Port in Adams County.…
Your Mississippi forecast for Wednesday, March 15
Northern Mississippi Sunny with widespread frost this morning. Highs will be in the upper 50s. It will be a mostly clear start to the evening, and not as cool. Then…
SEC announces new regular season baseball format ahead of Texas, Oklahoma joining
In preparation for Texas and Oklahoma joining the Southeastern Conference in 2024, officials within the league have approved a new regular season format for seven sports — one being baseball.…
