William Carey College of Osteopathic Medicine receives No. 1 ranking
For the second straight year, William Carey University's College of Osteopathic Medicine (WCUCOM) has received a No. 1 nationwide ranking for producing the highest percentage of graduates serving in rural…
State auditor proposes increased policing, more incarceration to reduce homicides
With Mississippi experiencing a recent uptick in homicides, one state leader is imploring public policy solutions to make the state a safer place. State Auditor Shad White says the notion…
Pelicans have lots of questions to answer this offseason
While the season has been over for the New Orleans Pelicans for about a month now, there are a lot of questions about the roster and coaching staff as free…
Guy Fieri bringing Flavortown to Mississippi with new Tunica restaurant
American restaurateur Guy Fieri is bringing Flavortown to Mississippi with the opening of a new restaurant at Tunica's Horseshoe Casino. The restaurant — which will be located on the casino's…
Ole Miss softball heading to NCAA Tournament for seventh year in row
For the seventh year in a row, the Ole Miss softball team is heading to the postseason. The Rebels (30-26, 8-16 Southeastern Conference) will be the No. 3 seed in…
Shrimp season in Mississippi to open on May 22
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) has set the opening date for the 2023-2024 shrimp season in state territorial waters for Monday, May 22 at 6 a.m. All regulations…
Oxford podiatrist sentenced to serve 2 years in prison for healthcare fraud scheme
Former Oxford podiatrist Marion Shaun Lund was sentenced to serve two years in prison following his role in a healthcare fraud scheme. Lund, 54, was convicted in late July 2022…
Judge says House Bill 1020 is considered constitutional under Mississippi law
A Hinds County Chancery Court judge has released a decision stating that House Bill 1020 is not considered unconstitutional, according to Mississippi law. Chancellor J. Dewayne Thomas handed down the…
Monroe County preparing for return of ‘American Idol’ contestant Colin Stough
Monroe County is preparing for the homecoming of American Idol contestant Colin Stough. Stough, who advanced to the competition’s top 3 on Sunday night, has a full slate of events…
