FEMA awarding $60 million to Mississippi for disaster relief efforts
Mississippi will receive $60 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that will be used to accelerate disaster recovery and build resilience in communities. This funding from FEMA's Public…
SuperTalk Eagle Hour 10/22/2026
Ben Winpigler checks in from the Laurel Fairgrounds getting ready for the 2026 South Mississippi Fair starting Friday and talk to Executive Director of the South Mississippi Fair Commission, Kasey…
World Series preview: Surprising Brewers-Rays showdown begins Friday
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Miz will try to whiz his famous fastball by batters on baseball's biggest stage, opening a new-look World Series between teams guaranteed to produce a first-time…
Jamie Miller leaving Gulf Coast Business Council for leadership role at Mississippi Power
Jamie Miller is leaving the Mississippi Gulf Coast Business Council for a leadership position at Mississippi Power, the largest electric utility in the southeastern portion of the state. Mississippi Power…
Officials break ground on $250M UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute
Ground has been broken on a new $250 million center that federal, state, local, and healthcare officials believe will offer hope and positive outcomes for Mississippians battling cancer. Sitting congressional…
Who’s backing Hyde-Smith and Colom? A look at key endorsements
Endorsements aren't everything in a political race, but sometimes, a bigger or more familiar name attached to a candidate gives voters the nudge they need when casting their ballots on…
Mississippi State to lead 5-year, multi-million-dollar program to strengthen aquatic food systems
Mississippi State University will lead a five-year, multi-million-dollar program to strengthen global aquatic food systems through advanced research while creating benefits for U.S. agriculture, industry, and food security, starting with an…
Ridgeland Pecan Festival returns Saturday after rain postponement
The city of Ridgeland will host its second annual pecan festival this weekend after rain washed out the event’s originally scheduled date earlier this month. According to Explore Ridgeland, the…
French connection: New Orleans and Paris’ shared history in spotlight before Saints-Steelers game
PARIS (AP) — The NFL found a good match between team and international host when the Pittsburgh Steelers played in Dublin last year. Pittsburgh has strong Irish connections, notably with…
2 elderly residents killed in fire at Clinton assisted living home
A fire broke out Wednesday evening at an assisted living home in Clinton, claiming the lives of two elderly people. Firefighters from several area departments responded to the blaze at…
