Grammy-winning comedian Nate Bargatze headlining Mississippi Christian gala
Grammy award-winning comedian Nate Bargatze is headlining Mississippi Christian University's bicentennial gala, school officials announced. Bargatze, a New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, director and producer, will speak at the…
Taysom Hill announces the end of his time with the Saints, but not his retirement from the NFL
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Taysom Hill, a former BYU quarterback who evolved into a productive multi-position player for the New Orleans Saints, has announced that he won't be returning to…
MSDH urges precautions against heat-related illnesses, head injuries as football season nears
With the high school football season right around the corner and extreme heat continuing, the Mississippi State Department of Health is urging schools, student-athletes, and parents to be mindful of…
Hosemann: Every child matters. Every day counts
As teachers prepare their classrooms and parents have taken advantage of Mississippi's tax-free back-to-school shopping weekend, we can easily forget the most important part of the school year: making sure…
Former Mississippi kindergarten assistant sentenced to 20 years in prison for child exploitation
A former kindergarten assistant from north Mississippi has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after admitting to transporting child sexual abuse material through social media applications. According to…
Your Mississippi forecast for Thursday, July 30
No rainfall is expected in North Mississippi today, but showers and thunderstorms are possible elsewhere in the state. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service. Northern Mississippi Today will…
Thunder & Lightning: Reranking Mississippi’s Class of 2016
Mississippi's high school class of 2016 was headlined by three elite players, but as always in the recruiting game, there were some hidden gems and some big misses. Brian Hadad…
T&L Opponent Preview: The Advocate’s Jon Blau Previews LSU
LSU is back on the schedule for Mississippi State, and the Bulldogs will return to Tiger Stadium in October for the first time in 4 years. Brian Hadad welcomes Jon…
Mississippi public safety commissioner calling for state trooper pay raise
Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell is calling for a pay raise for Mississippi state troopers. Tindell, in a Wednesday appearance on Mornings with Richard Cross, said he advocated…
Former Hinds County DA Jody Owens disbarred ahead of sentencing
Embattled former Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens can no longer practice law in the state of Mississippi. Though Owens surrendered his legal license earlier this month, the Mississippi Supreme…
