Former Democratic chair Tyree Irving sues party, demands reinstatement
Tyree Irving, the recently ousted chair of the Mississippi Democratic Party, is now suing the party and claiming that he should still be in charge. On Tuesday, Irving and other…
Former Ellisville deputy city clerk charged with embezzlement
The former deputy city clerk for Ellisville has been arrested and charged with embezzlement following an investigation by the state auditor's office. Emerald Wuertz is facing accusations of altering customers'…
Jackson airport awarded $22M for infrastructure projects
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) has received $22 million in funding for key infrastructure projects at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN). The funds were obtained through a collaborative…
ACI Building Systems breaks ground on $7M expansion project
A Mississippi-based company has broken ground on a $7 million expansion in Batesville, with the project set to create up to 100 new team member jobs. ACI Building Systems held…
Mars Wrigley president establishes $100K scholarship at Jackson State for future teachers
Mars Wrigley President Anton Vincent, a native of Mississippi's capital city, has donated $100,000 to Jackson State University to establish a scholarship in honor of his parents who served on…
SNAP beneficiaries to see increase in funding beginning October 1
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries in Mississippi will soon get an increase in funds they receive to cover costs for food and other necessities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture…
Mississippi Aquarium to host annual ‘Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars’ fundraiser Saturday
Mississippi Aquarium’s annual “Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars” fundraising event is set to kick off on Saturday, September 23. The event — which raises money for the coastal nonprofit each year…
Your Mississippi forecast for Thursday, September 21
Northern Mississippi Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s. Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of…
Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State Has to Make Changes This Weekend
Mississippi State knows it cannot have another performance like last Saturday if it wants any chance to win in South Carolina. Will the Bulldogs make the changes they have to…
