Accelerate Mississippi receives grant aimed at increasing labor force participation
Accelerate Mississippi Recompete Strategy in Jackson has been awarded a Recompete Strategy Development Grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). According to the EDA, the grant…
Mississippi joins multi-state lawsuit against federal roadway emissions regulation
Mississippi has joined a 21-state coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging a recent federal climate rule, which mandates that states with federal interstates and highways must adopt stringent CO2 emissions…
Tupelo man arrested for armed robbery that occurred 4 years ago
A north Mississippi man has been taken into custody for an armed robbery that was committed four years ago. Tupelo police on Monday executed a warrant on 28-year-old Dvanta Randle…
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl between Ole Miss and Penn State officially sold out
The highly-anticipated Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl is officially sold out. Bowl officials announced on Thursday that the matchup between No. 11 Ole Miss (10-2, 6-2 SEC) and No. 10 Penn State…
Powerball jackpot jumps to $620M for Saturday drawing
The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $620 million after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Wednesday night, making it the game's fourth grand prize to climb…
Attorney issues apology to Capitol Police officer wrongfully named in lawsuit
The legal representation for the woman claiming she was shot in the head during a traffic stop in Jackson has issued an apology to Capitol Police Officer Michael Maldonado. Attorney Carlos…
PACCAR to have $210M facility in Golden Triangle built by 2025
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Wednesday for the expanded PACCAR facility in the Golden Triangle. PACCAR, a global automotive technology company, announced in October that it will be expanding…
A Mississippian in Japan — Henry and the Christmas Banana
A big part of my job here in Japan is community relations and outreach. For those of you who remember when I was the public affairs officer for the Seabee…
Jayess woman sentenced for conspiring to steal USDA-mortgaged properties
Two Georgians and one Mississippi woman have been sentenced for their roles in a scheme to steal houses from the United States Department of Agriculture. Georgia natives 47-year-old Barry Martin…
