Tourism Association looks to further market Mississippi as travel destination
It's National Travel and Tourism Week and state leaders are looking to further promote Mississippi as a destination spot. According to Danielle Morgan with the Mississippi Tourism Association, tourism was…
Federal judge temporarily blocks Mississippi Supreme Court chief justice from appointing judges under HB 1020
In the latest movement involving controversial House Bill 1020, a federal judge has temporarily blocked the Mississippi Supreme Court chief justice from appointing judges in the city of Jackson. The…
2023 Ferriss Trophy finalists announced
As college baseball’s regular season is coming to a close, the finalists for the 2023 Ferriss Trophy have been announced. Chosen by Major League Baseball scouts and college baseball coaches…
Bogue Chitto woman pleads guilty to stabbing Choctaw tribal member to death
A Bogue Chitto woman has pleaded guilty to the murder of a tribal member on the Choctaw Indian Reservation. On Thursday, 27-year-old Bethany Thomas of the Bogue Chitto Community of…
BYOB: Good leaders are great followers
To be a good leader, you have to first understand what it takes to be a great follower. Not just a good follower, but a really great one. Entrepreneurship is…
Gunasekara to challenge Mississippi Supreme Court decision over candidacy
Despite being ruled ineligible to run for public service commissioner in Mississippi's northern district, Mandy Gunasekara is continuing to defend her legitimacy as a candidate for the governmental position. Gunasekara,…
Caledonia teen indicted for killing mother’s fiancé after high school graduation
A Caledonia teen has been indicted for allegedly killing his mother's fiancé just hours after his high school graduation. 19-year-old Justin Coggins was indicted for manslaughter by a Lowndes County…
A Mississippian in Japan – Atomic oyster bombs
My sons, with their fine Mississippi public education (not being facetious), can easily recall the names of the two cities in the land of the rising sun that received the…
Reeves leads charge asking Biden to reverse course on proposed Title IX changes
Governor Tate Reeves has joined 24 other GOP governors in opposition to a proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Education that “could prevent states from enforcing our duly-enacted statutes…
2023 Mr. Baseball Awards announced in Mississippi
The Mississippi High School Activities Association has announced the recipients of the 2023 Mr. Baseball Award for each of the state’s six classifications. Class 1A: Dylan Rowsey, Biggersville Class 2A:…
