Mississippi State Fire Academy receives funding for major upgrades
The Mississippi State Fire Academy (MSFA) is set to undergo substantial improvements, supported by over $2 million in legislative funding. The upgrades at MSFA in Pearl will enhance the academy’s…
Community mourns after Mount Olive middle schooler dies in car crash
The Mount Olive Attendance Center community is mourning the loss of one of its middle school students. On Monday around 5:30 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a crash…
‘You might be a redneck’ comic Jeff Foxworthy performing in Senatobia on Friday
A major comedy act will be coming to Senatobia. Northwest Mississippi Community College announced that Jeff Foxworthy will be taking his talents to the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts…
Sen. John Horhn eyeing another run for mayor of Jackson
With clouds of corruption hovering over the city of Jackson after one council member pleaded guilty to federal bribery with more prosecutions expected, next year’s mayoral election looms large. The…
‘We are so energized’: Mississippi Democrats enjoying DNC in Chicago
The Democratic National Convention continues in Chicago with Mississippi delegates soaking in the scene. State Rep. Zakiya Summers, of Jackson, is one of 49 delegates from the Magnolia State present…
West Point man arrested after attempting to rob store twice in 15 minutes
A West Point man has been taken into custody for attempting to rob a local sporting wear store twice within a 15-minute span over the weekend. Trevonte Dixon, 23, is…
Man who shot at Ridgeland police to spend 40 years in prison
The man who shot at police officers multiple times at a Ridgeland apartment earlier this year will spend four decades behind bars. According to Madison County District Attorney Bubba Bramlett,…
Mississippi recorded $18.4 million drop in Q2 gaming revenue
Mississippi casinos followed in the footsteps of the national gaming industry, bringing a slight revenue decrease in the second quarter of the year. The Magnolia State kicked off 2024 on…
Hall: Southern Miss starting quarterback to be named by end of the week
Southern Miss head coach Will Hall informed members of the media on Monday he will announce a starting quarterback by the end of the week. “I think we’ve probably known…
Aurora Flight Sciences planning $43 million expansion in Columbus
More economic development is coming to the Mississippi Golden Triangle. On Monday, the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors approved plans by Aurora Flight Sciences to expand on its Columbus site.…
