Tyson Foods announces $61 million investment at Vicksburg facility
Tyson Foods has announced a major investment at its Vicksburg facility. Tyson is investing $61 million in its Vicksburg poultry plant which produces fully-cooked chicken products for foodservice and retail…
162nd Mississippi State Fair begins this afternoon
At 5 p.m. this afternoon, the gates will officially open for the 162nd Mississippi State Fair for the 'Sneak-A-Peek' event ahead of the first full day of the fair on…
Lung cancer rates in Mississippi dropped 7% over 5 years, but are still higher than the national average
Incidences of lung cancer have dropped by 7% in Mississippi over the last five years, according to the American Lung Association. Unfortunately lung cancer rates in our state are still…
Hyde-Smith calls for greater focus on protecting women in rural areas
As Congress attempts to reach a consensus on legislation reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee to advocate for the inclusion…
Lawsuit blocking construction of Biloxi pier dismissed
Biloxi and Harrison County are within their rights to construct a pier at Veteran's Avenue without a tidelands lease from the Secretary of State, according to a ruling filed Monday…
116 Fallen Mississippi Firefighters Honored
Tuesday, the Mississippi State Fire Academy (MSFA), along with the Mississippi Firefighters Association (MSFFA), and Mississippi Fire Chiefs Association (MSFCA) honored those who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty.…
Hospitalizations, other COVID-19 indicators continue to see sharp decline
COVID-19 indicators in Mississippi continue to move in the right direction. After hitting a peak of over 1,600 in terms of overall COVID-19-related hospitalizations during the surge fueled by the…
“Buddy’s recovery has been miraculous”
When the heartbreaking story of Buddy the dog was shared earlier this year, he stole the hearts of thousands. Related Story Buddy was set on fire in Tate County and…
Mike in the Morning: What is “on the line” this weekend in the SEC?
Today we put week five to bed and turn the page over to week six. Where there is a TON on the line for a lot of teams around the…
