State Auditor’s report shows majority of DEI funding used for university salaries
The State Auditor's Office has released a report showing that Mississippi public universities spend the majority of funding from Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives on employee salaries. According to…
Mayor: Hattiesburg anticipating economic impact of $4 million during super regional
The city of Hattiesburg is preparing for a big economic weekend with Southern Miss baseball hosting Tennessee in one of eight super regionals going on across the country. Hattiesburg Mayor…
SCOTUS denies Gunasekara’s request to run for public service commission
The United States Supreme Court has denied Mandy Gunasekara's request to be placed on the ballot for the position of public service commissioner in Mississippi’s northern district. Gunasekara, formerly an…
‘Serious as a heart attack’: Reeves challenges Newsom to debate on gun rights
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has challenged California Governor Gavin Newsom to a debate over a recently proposed constitutional amendment. The 28th Amendment, proposed by Newsom via Twitter on Thursday, would…
Columbus man arrested for breaking into churches, tells police his name is Jesus
A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into two Columbus churches earlier this week. Deshon Marquez O’Neal is said to have broken into the Columbus Church of Christ and…
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home becomes part of National Park Service
The home of civil rights leader Medgar Evers officially became part of the National Park Service (NPS) on Thursday. Nearly 60 years after the assassination of Evers, leaders gathered with…
Your Mississippi forecast for Friday, June 9
Northern Mississippi-- Mostly sunny today with highs in the mid-80s. Tonight will be mostly clear with lows in the lower 60s. Central Mississippi-- Patchy fog in the morning with haze…
Thunder & Lightning: The T&L Catfish Tour – The Little Dooey
We are off and running on the Thunder & Lightning Catfish, presented by Superior Catfish! Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk start their trek around the state to its finest purveryors…
Mississippi player wins $1.5M jackpot at Bok Homa Casino
One Mississippi player walked away with an over $1 million jackpot prize from the Bok Homa Casino in the Pine Belt on Wednesday. According to the Pearl River Resort, Hattiesburg…
