Community discussion grows around 24-hour child care in Hattiesburg
A proposal to create a 24-hour child care facility in Hattiesburg is gaining attention as families face long waitlists, limited hours and fewer state child care subsidies. Hattiesburg resident Myra…
MCBB: NCAA Division III Tournament released with Belhaven, MUW included
The draw is in, and the Belhaven men’s basketball team now knows who it will play in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Tournament. During Monday afternoon’s selection…
Mississippi Senate considers easing seafood origin labeling rules
As Mississippi continues enforcing seafood origin disclosure laws, some restaurant owners say a bill now before the Senate could simplify compliance — and lower costs. House Bill 1466 would allow…
Mississippi’s Daniel Stallworth advances to ‘American Idol’ top 30
For the third time in as many years, a Mississippian has reached the top 30 of the popular TV singing competition, “American Idol.” Moss Point native Daniel Stallworth is the…
Your Mississippi forecast for Tuesday, March 3
There will be sunshine across Mississippi on Tuesday, with highs hovering around 80 degrees. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service. Northern Mississippi Today will be mostly sunny with…
Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State’s Match Up With Southern Mississippi Might Be the Biggest Midweek Game Ever
Two bitter instate rivals going to head to head would make Mississippi State's trip to Southern Mississippi interesting enough, but both teams ranked in the D1Baseball Top 10 has added…
T&L Extra: Dima Mixon of the Eagle Hour Previews Mississippi State-Southern Mississippi
Mississippi State heads to Hattiesburg Tuesday night for a top ten matchup with their instate rivals from Southern Mississippi. Brian Hadad welcomes Dima Mixon of Pine Belt Sports and the…
Mississippi House passes bill exempting NIL earnings from state income tax
A bill allowing student-athletes to strike name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals without having to pay state taxes on the money they receive has cleared a major legislative hurdle in…
Shuwaski Young releases first ad in 2027 secretary of state race
One of the first campaign ads in a statewide race ahead of Mississippi’s 2027 election cycle has been released. Shuwaski Young, currently the only declared candidate for Mississippi secretary of…
Gibert: As Mississippi builds economic momentum, don’t let Europe stand in the way
A decade ago, Mississippi’s economic momentum wasn’t a given. Today, we’re seeing the results of sustained effort by state leaders and partners focused on long-term growth. The Magnolia State is…
