Bill addressing Mississippi workforce shortage through community colleges advances
Legislation aimed at using Mississippi’s community colleges to address a growing workforce shortage continues to move through the state capitol. Senate Bill 2522, which establishes the Upskill Mississippi Grant Program,…
Spider monkeys smuggled into U.S. in lunch boxes now housed at Hattiesburg Zoo
Four juvenile spider monkeys that were smuggled into the U.S. inside lunch boxes are now being cared for at the Hattiesburg Zoo. Zoo officials announced that each went through a…
SuperTalk Eagle Hour 2/25/2026
Bob talks to Southern Miss outfielder Ben Higdon after the Golden Eagles’ big win over Alabama at The Pete last night. Plus, Assistant USM baseball coach Travis Creel recaps the…
The Band Perry to headline 2026 Mississippi Makers Fest
The Band Perry is returning to the state where it all started, with the Grammy-winning duo scheduled to take the stage at the 2026 edition of the Mississippi Makers Fest.…
Wood products manufacturer building treatment plant in Wiggins with $5 million investment
Wood products manufacturer Carpenter Pole and Piling is expanding its footprint in Stone County. The Mississippi Development Authority announced on Wednesday that the company is building upon its existing operations…
MRA claims MAIS overall championship in boys, girls basketball
Madison-Ridgeland Academy came away with a clean sweep in the MAIS overall championships, earning double-digit wins in both boys' and girls' hoops. On the boys' side of things, the Richard…
Mississippi Aerospace and Defense Symposium set for September in Flowood
The Aerospace and Defense Alliance of Mississippi, in partnership with the Mississippi Enterprise for Technology, has announced plans for the 2026 Mississippi Aerospace and Defense Symposium. The three-day event is…
Rankin County fish house burglar arrested, sheriff announces
A Rankin County man has been arrested in connection with a commercial burglary at a restaurant in the Florence area. According to the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were notified…
2 arrested in Texas in connection with 18-wheeler shooting in Jackson
Two suspects are in custody and have had bonds set after an 18-wheeler driver was shot in Jackson earlier this month. The Jackson Police Department announced Tuesday that it worked…
Teenager accused of sexually assaulting 12-year-old at Louisville High School
Law enforcement officials are investigating an alleged sexual assault at Louisville High School. Police took a 16-year-old student accused of committing sex crimes against a 12-year-old into custody on Monday.…
