Next Up: Young professionals voicing their vote for the future of Mississippi
Young professionals are next up to lead Mississippi, whether it be by holding elected offices or through the power of their votes. Coast Young Professionals (CYP) members recently heard from a…
City of Starkville to welcome first pet mayor in special election
With Mississippi's election season in full swing, the city of Starkville will be welcoming a new pool of cute and furry candidates to the city's political scene. Starkville residents and…
GRAMMY Museum opens exhibit exploring Highway 61’s impact on American music
From now until the end of 2024, visitors of GRAMMY Museum Mississippi in Cleveland can take in the museum’s newest exhibit titled “Highway 61: Traveling America’s Music Highway.” As the…
Bollinger Shipyards to move bulk of New Orleans work to Pascagoula
Bollinger Shipyards has announced plans to close its New Orleans location and shift the bulk of the work to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Louisiana-based company, which is America’s largest…
Your Mississippi forecast for Friday, August 11
Northern Mississippi Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms through this afternoon. Highs will be in the mid-90s, with heat index readings anywhere from 112 to 117. Tonight…
Thunder & Lightning: The Eighth Annual Mississippi State Media Poll
It's one of the traditions of August, as Brian Hadad polls his fellow media members on the Mississippi State beat to get their thoughts on the upcoming season. This year…
Rankin County tax assessor accused of rape found not guilty
Following a three-day trial, Rankin County Tax Assessor John Sullivan has been found not guilty on three counts of sexual battery and one count of simple assault. Sullivan, 53, who…
Baptist burn center receives verification from Department of Health
Baptist Medical Center in Jackson has officially been designated by the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) as a Level III trauma and primary pediatric center and burn center. A…
Supreme Court: Brett Favre to remain defendant in TANF scandal lawsuit
NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre will not be removed from a civil lawsuit in the largest public fraud scheme in Mississippi history, a panel from the Mississippi Supreme…
