MEMA releases latest county-by-county update on South Mississippi flooding
Mississippi continues to deal with severe storms and major flooding that followed the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, with state officials reporting damaged roads, flooded homes, and infrastructure issues across…
U.S. beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round
SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup without injured forward Christian Pulisic on the field, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday.…
Mississippi presented with Gold Shovel Award for recent economic development successes
Mississippi has been at the forefront of economic success in recent years, and has been recognized for reeling in high-dollar projects with a Gold Shovel Award. The national award, presented…
Father, 2 sons facing charges in connection with shooting death of Mississippi teen
A father and two of his sons are behind bars in connection with the shooting death of a Mississippi teenager. The Claiborne County Sheriff's Office reports that Rakem Townsend and…
Jeffery Simmons extended by Titans, becomes highest-paid NFL defensive tackle
Jeffery Simmons is now the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history. The former Noxubee County and Mississippi State standout has reached a 3-year, $35.3 million extension with the Tennessee Titans,…
Neshoba County Fair: Your guide to Mississippi’s Giant House Party
Mississippi's Giant House Party is back for its 137th rendition! Kicking off on Friday and running through June 26, the annual weeklong Neshoba County Fair has returned. Fairgoers will have…
Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins hired as Jackson State basketball GM: report
The Jackson State athletics department has made a big hire. Former NBA champion turned TV analyst Kendrick Perkins has agreed to be general manager of the Jackson State men's basketball…
UMMC takeover of Greenwood Leflore Hospital clears hurdle amid funding dispute
The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees voted unanimously Thursday to allow the University of Mississippi Medical Center to take control of Greenwood Leflore Hospital, potentially providing a…
USDA reminds Mississippi landowners, producers of several deadlines
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency is reminding landowners and producers in Mississippi of several upcoming deadlines. The deadlines include filing crop acreage reports, applying for financial assistance,…
