Thunder & Lightning: What Did We Learn After Mississippi State’s First Scrimmage?
In three Saturdays, Mississippi State will hit the field for real in their season opener. This past Saturday, the Bulldogs went through their first full scrimmage of the preseason. What…
Luke Bryan cancels Brandon concert hours before showtime
Another big concert in Mississippi has been canceled last minute. Hours before Luke Bryan was set to perform in Brandon Sunday night, the country music star announced that he was…
Gulfport flirts with record for most consecutive 100-degree days
Record temperatures continue to be reached in parts of the Magnolia State. Saturday was the third day in a row that temperatures at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport exceeded 100 degrees,…
Major disaster declaration approved for Mississippi following June tornadoes
Following a near-constant string of severe weather from June 14-19, President Joe Biden has approved Mississippi’s request for a major disaster declaration. The move from the White House makes federal…
Robert St. John: Potatoes, Peas, Popcorn, and Pancakes (but not all at once)
A few weeks ago, I wrote that 2023 will go down as the summer of watermelon. I mentioned how I like to put salt on watermelon. I put salt on…
Disaster loans available for Winston County residents following severe flooding
Following last month’s severe weather in Winston County, the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved Mississippi’s request for assistance for homeowners and small businesses affected. Governor Tate Reeves made the…
Southern Miss president pledges $300K to leadership scholarship program
University of Southern Mississippi President Dr. Joe Paul and his wife, Meg, have committed $300,000 to support the leadership scholarship program. Paul announced the program as a priority early in…
U.K.-based energy giant facing scrutiny from residents of Mississippi community
A U.K.-based energy giant is facing scrutiny as residents of the 897-person town of Gloster, Mississippi, are blaming the company for flooding their community with hazardous air pollutants. At the…
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…
