State leaders honor Mississippi fallen firefighters during memorial service
The Mississippi State Fair Academy, in partnership with the Mississippi Firefighters Association and the Mississippi Fire Chiefs Association, paid tribute to firefighters who lost their lives in the line of…
Trump nominates former Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes to Consumer Product Safety Commission
Former Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes didn't stay out of the political scene long. Three months after turning over his mayoral seat to longtime Mississippi Gulf Coast attorney and fellow Republican…
First round of America250 grants go to organizations in Natchez, Kosciusko
As semiquincentennial celebrations continue to be underway or planned ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, grants are beginning to be doled out for…
Oyster season to begin in Mississippi on Oct. 13
The 2025-26 oyster season will soon open in Mississippi, beginning at sunrise on Oct. 13. According to the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, daily harvest limits will be set at…
Averitt Express expanding Mississippi operations with $9M corporate investment in Richland
Freight distribution and supply chain management provider Averitt Express is expanding its operations in Mississippi with a $9 million-plus corporate investment announced Tuesday. Averitt currently has more than 140 warehouses…
Mooreville student arrested for reportedly bringing airsoft gun to football game
A Mooreville High School student was arrested for allegedly using an airsoft gun to make threats against another student at a football game. The incident reportedly took place during Mooreville's…
Nearly a third of Mississippi state agencies have not met cybersecurity requirements, per state auditor
The Mississippi Office of State Auditor has released a report showing nearly one third of state government agencies are vulnerable to hacking after not meeting cybersecurity assessment requirements. State Auditor…
City of Jackson announces clean-up day to revive key entrances
The City of Jackson is gearing up for a major community cleanup effort with the launch of "CleanJXN Gateway Beautification Day," a new citywide initiative designed to refresh and restore…
Singing River becomes first Mississippi healthcare provider to use 3D-printed wound care technology
Singing River Health System is the first in Mississippi to offer 3D-printed tissue graft technology designed to treat chronic wounds. The Gulf Coast healthcare provider now features APLICOR 3D, a…
Trio of Belhaven football players win USA South weekly honors
A trio of Belhaven players have earned USA South weekly honors after the Blazers came from behind to beat Brevard 23-20 in overtime, announced by the conference on Monday. Junior…
