Brookhaven company to be purchased by California-based construction giant
A California-based construction giant has reached into Mississippi and purchased a local construction company for an undisclosed amount. Granite Construction, Inc., a 102-year-old company headquartered in Watsonville, Calif., recently announced…
Ole Miss football comes in at No. 6 in preseason Coaches Poll
The praise is coming in early for the Ole Miss football team ahead of what many are expecting to be a historic season for head coach Lane Kiffin and company.…
Former Quitman High School bookkeeper faces up to 20 years for embezzlement
A former Mississippi high school bookkeeper has been arrested for embezzlement. The Mississippi State Auditor’s Office announced on Monday that special agents arrested Memory Smith and charged her with one…
Fire that shut down popular Mississippi Delta catfish eatery being investigated as arson
A fire that shut down a Mississippi Delta staple is now being investigated as arson. In the early hours of Thursday morning, first responders made their way to Catfish Cabin…
Pearl woman pleads guilty to $1.3 million COVID relief fraud scheme
A Pearl woman is the latest Mississippian to plead guilty to fraud related to COVID-19 relief funds. Robbie Reese, 46, fraudulently claimed and received over $1.3 million in federal tax…
Pair of Bulldogs, horde of Rebels named preseason All-SEC by College Football Network
Two Mississippi State players have been named preseason All-SEC by the College Football Network ahead of the 2024 season. Wide receiver Kelly Akharaiyi and offensive lineman Ethan Miner – both…
Tough timing: Mississippi-based Hancock Whitney rings bell ahead of stock market plunge
Amid a global economic downturn and what could be one of the worst market days in nearly 40 years, Mississippi-based Hancock Whitney experienced some unfortunate timing in their celebration of…
Authorities investigating after school bus carrying 18 children slid into Gulfport ditch
Authorities are investigating after a school bus carrying multiple children on the Mississippi Gulf Coast went off-road and got stuck in a ditch. The Harrison County Sheriff's Office reports that…
Gov. Tate Reeves appoints Bobby Ginn as leader of Mississippi National Guard
Gov. Tate Reeves has announced a new leader of the Mississippi National Guard. Major Bobby M. Ginn, Jr. will take over as the adjutant general of Mississippi, effective immediately. He…
Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage after 25% supply loss in July
The American Red Cross has now issued an emergency blood shortage as not only Mississippi but the nation faces dangerous levels of blood supply. According to a release, this summer’s…
