Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State’s Defense Gets a Big Boost in 2023
Run it back was the theme of the day on Wednesday and Thursday, as Mississippi State learned that a number of defensive stalwarts will return to Starkville for one more…
Suspect accused of murdering Jimmie ‘Jay’ Lee released on bond
Timothy Herrington Jr., the suspect who is accused of killing Ole Miss student Jimmie "Jay" Lee and charged with first-degree murder in the case, has been released on bond. Herrington…
Two Mississippi Museums to celebrate 5-year anniversary December 9-10
It’s been five years since the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum opened in Jackson, and since then, over half a million people have visited the…
7 USM football players earn All-Sun Belt Conference honors
Seven Southern Miss football players have been awarded All-Sun Belt Conference honors. Sophomore running back Frank Gore, Jr. led the way as the lone Golden Eagle to receive first-team honors.…
New option to earn High School Equivalency Diploma now available in Mississippi
Mississippians now have a new option to earn their High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma. On Thursday, the Mississippi Community College Board (MCCB) announced that high school dropouts who live in…
Mississippi clinic updates testing kit to assist victims of sexual assault
The Bridge Forensics Clinic, operated by the Mississippi Center for Violence Prevention, has developed updated evidence-collection tools that will be used to assist law enforcement and victims of sexual abuse.…
Governor Reeves issues strategic plan to grow Mississippi’s defense economy
The Governor’s Office of Military Affairs (GOMA) and the Mississippi Defense Initiative (MDI) at the University of Southern Mississippi have announced plans to strengthen and grow Mississippi’s defense economy. In…
College Football Playoffs to expand to 12 teams in 2024-2025 season
The College Football Playoffs will officially expand to 12 teams beginning in the 2024-2025 season. After voting unanimously to expand the playoff field from four teams to 12 by 2026…
Mississippi Power helping portions of Alabama restore power
Crews from Mississippi Power have made it to Alabama and are helping restore power in Mobile, Tuscaloosa, and Eutaw. After storms and tornados knocked out power across parts of Louisiana,…
