From fossil hunting to better water in the Delta, latest Mississippi outdoor stewardship projects announced
The Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Board of Trustees has approved another round of grant selections for 20 conservation and outdoor recreation projects. Gov. Tate Reeves made the announcement on…
Mississippi health officials launching infant mortality campaign to reverse troubling statistics
The Mississippi State Department of Health is launching its "Saving the Smallest" infant mortality campaign amid troubling statistics continuing to plague the state. As noted in the state's most recent…
Alcorn State University placed on lockdown, classes delayed due to ‘threat to campus safety’
Alcorn State University was placed on a lockdown Thursday morning after officials reported a "threat to campus safety," according to alerts and social media posts from the school. The lockdown…
Byram man sentenced to 60 years in prison for dousing roommates in gasoline, setting them on fire
A Byram man will spend the next 60 years in prison for a gruesome double-murder in which he set his roommates on fire on Easter Day 2023. Hinds County District…
Your Mississippi forecast for Thursday, January 22
There's a chance of showers and thunderstorms across Mississippi today, with highs ranging from the 50s in north Mississippi to the lower 70s in the south. Here’s your statewide forecast…
Thunder & Lightning: Making Sense of Mississippi State’s Portal Strategy
Mississippi State entered the transfer portal with two obvious needs, and now three weeks in, you can't say with certainty the Bulldogs have met either of them. Brian Hadad and…
Jackson, Biloxi chefs named semifinalists for James Beard Award
Hunter Evans and Austin Sumrall, two names familiar to foodies across Mississippi, are semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Award for the South’s best chef. This year’s semifinalists for The…
Mississippi lawmaker introduces bill that would allow high school athletes to sign NIL deals
Could name, image, and likeness compensation seep into Mississippi's high school sports scene? One state lawmaker has opened the door for it to become a reality. At the collegiate level,…
Delta State closing Thursday afternoon in anticipation of winter storm
Delta State University announced Wednesday afternoon a shift in class schedules as much of Mississippi braces for severe winter weather forecast to arrive this weekend. The university in Cleveland announced…
Biloxi High School announces Collier as new head football coach
Biloxi High School has found its new head football coach, announcing the promotion Eric Collier from defensive coordinator on Wednesday afternoon. Collier, a longtime high school coach who has also…
