Pascagoula Public Library to reopen after $4.2M renovation
After 14 months and $4.2 million in renovations, the Pascagoula Public Library will reopen to the public on Aug. 18. As more than 42,000 books are reshelved, library staff are…
Mississippi treasurer urges nonprofits to check for unclaimed money
Ahead of National Nonprofit Day, which is Aug. 17, Mississippi Treasurer David McRae is urging local nonprofits to check and see if they are entitled to any unclaimed money. McRae,…
Governor’s Mansion to kick off Christmas festivities with field trip days
The spirit of the holiday season is arriving early at the Governor’s Mansion, with a heartwarming theme and an educational twist. Governor Tate Reeves and First Lady Elee Reeves have…
Katie Blount announces retirement plans after 10 years of leading MDAH
Katie Blount has announced plans to retire after over a decade of leading the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. Blount, who led the agency through the creation of the…
Cosmic mystery solved with discovery of sulfur by University of Mississippi scientist
Astrochemists have long been grappling with a cosmic conundrum. Sulfur, a vital building block for life, appears to be in the wrong place in space. But now, a new study…
Your Mississippi forecast for Tuesday, August 12
It's going to be a scorcher across Mississippi on Tuesday with highs in the 90s and heat index readings above 100. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service.…
A new perspective: Mississippi billionaire Tommy Duff outlines vision for future of Magnolia State
He may have stopped just shy of announcing a bid for governor, but Mississippi billionaire Tommy Duff was not bashful about his vision for the future of the Magnolia State…
Thunder & Lightning: Did Mississippi State’s First Scrimmage Provide Exactly the News Bulldog Fans Needed to Hear?
Defense has been the topic of discussion since Mississippi State walked off the field in Oxford last November. After Sunday's first preseason scrimmage, the discussion has flipped to optimism. Brian…
Applications open for 2025 Mississippi Opioid Settlement Fund
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced Monday that the 2025 application period for the Mississippi Opioid Settlement Fund is officially open. Organizations working to combat the opioid crisis and support…
‘I got my life back’: Mississippi man uses brain implant to regain independence
RJ Tanner lives on a quiet farm in George County — far from major hospitals or technology hubs — but he’s one of the first people in the world to…
