Mississippi Book Festival to feature LeVar Burton, Jesmyn Ward as panelists
A pair of stars have been announced as featured panelists for this year's Mississippi Book Festival. Jesmyn Ward, the first Black woman to win two National Book Awards, will be…
Mississippi State’s Cijntje one of six players attending MLB Draft
The 2024 MLB Draft is less than a week away with Mississippi State pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje confirmed as one of six players attending the annual event in person. The MLB…
‘Buckle up’: Recent economic development in Mississippi has transformative potential, official says
Recent landmark economic development projects, such as the $10 billion Amazon Web Services project in Madison County or the $1.9 billion EV battery plant in Marshall County, could be signals…
Escaped Wayne County inmate captured after two-day manhunt
An escaped Mississippi inmate is back in custody following a two-day manhunt. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office alerted residents on social media Wednesday at 10:04 a.m. that Martin Ralls III,…
‘It’s safe to go out’: Vicksburg mayor says Waffle House restrictions don’t reflect city safety
The division manager over four Waffle House locations in Vicksburg made waves on social media when she announced on Monday that the restaurants would be “to-go only” on Friday and…
New director named for Eudora Welty House & Garden
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) has announced a new director of the Eudora Welty House & Garden in Jackson. Sara Nordin will take over operations at the…
Popular outdoors podcast returning to original form under new ownership
A podcast popular among hunters in both Mississippi and nationwide is returning to its original form. The Speak the Language Podcast, previously owned by Primos Hunting, has been acquired by co-hosts…
Police investigating death of woman found lying in ditch outside Monroe County home
Authorities in Monroe County are investigating the death of a woman found lying in a ditch. Police report that dispatchers received a call on Sunday from a person on Hatley-Detroit…
Ole Miss players crack top 100 ahead of EA Sports College Football 25 video game
With just over a week remaining for EA Sports College Football 25 to be released, three Ole Miss players have been given high honors ahead of the video game's debut.…
Federal disaster recovery center in Hinds County to close on Saturday
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be closing its sixth of seven disaster recovery centers recently opened in Mississippi. The center in Hinds County, located at the Public Works Department's…
