Kevin McCarthy named U.S. House Speaker after 15 attempts
After 15 floor votes, Congressman Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., has officially been named Speaker of the House, occupying the seat that was formerly held by Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. While McCarthy did…
Mississippi football coaching legend Jim Carmody passes away at 89
Mississippi football coaching legend Jim Carmody has passed away at the age of 89. Carmody, who was best known as the head football coach at Southern Miss (1982-1987), has a…
Tony Carleton appointed as director of Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer Training Academy
Mississippi Public Safety Commissioner has announced the appointment of Anthony "Tony" Carleton as the new director of the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer Training Academy (MLEOTA). Carleton has an extensive background…
Ole Miss’ Kermit Davis advocates for NCAA Tournament expansion
The NCAA Division I transformation committee has recently issued a report recommending for the NCAA Basketball Tournament, better known as March Madness, to expand from 68 teams to at least…
Rep. Bennie Thompson reflects on Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Today marks the two-year anniversary of the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Congressman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., who was appointed by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to chair…
Mardi Gras in Mississippi: Parades & Events
Mardi Gras events across Mississippi are kicking off as the countdown to Fat Tuesday begins, with the majority of the fun taking place on the coast. Here's a list of…
Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion heading into Friday’s drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to nearly $1 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers during the Tuesday night drawing. The winning numbers from the drawing were white…
4 Mississippi college baseball players earn preseason All-American honors
Four Mississippi baseball players have been tabbed as preseason All-Americans by Perfect Game. Southern Miss ace Tanner Hall and Ole Miss shortstop Jacob Gonzalez were selected as first-teamers, while Rebels…
Former Mississippi congressman encourages House Republicans to support McCarthy for speaker
The U.S. House of Representatives has yet to elect a House Speaker since Republicans officially became the majority party following the 2022 midterm elections. While Congressman Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., was…
