Delta State introduces Dr. Daniel Ennis as university’s ninth president
Delta State University officially introduced its ninth president on Thursday. Dr. Daniel J. Ennis comes to Cleveland from Coastal Carolina University, where he most recently served as provost. While Ennis…
Former inmate pleads guilty to manslaughter during fight in prison
A former federal inmate has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter following a fight in a prison housing unit in Yazoo City. 47-year-old Michael Phillips, a citizen of Jamaica, pleaded guilty…
Mississippi Public Safety Summit announced for May 8-10
As crime continues to be an issue across the Magnolia State, the inaugural Mississippi Public Safety Summit has been announced for May 8-10. The summit, which will be held at…
USM Gulf Park campus awarded $2.5 million for film program
The University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park Campus is set to receive a $2.5 million award to enhance its film program. The grant comes from a bill that will award…
Jones County reserve sheriff’s deputy arrested for church shooting
Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation have arrested a Jones County reserve sheriff's deputy for his role in a shooting that took place outside of a Laurel church on…
Mississippi Braves to donate $1 per ticket to Rolling Fork tornado victims
The Mississippi Braves and Diamond Baseball Holdings have announced that $1 from every ticket sold from this weekend's opening series against the Biloxi Shuckers will be donated to victims of…
Mississippi senators split over Biden’s nomination for U.S. Attorney
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., is planning to block President Joe Biden's nomination of Scott Colom for the position of U.S. District Court Judgeship in Mississippi's Northern District. Earlier this week,…
Cleveland’s Rory Doyle earns first place in Smithsonian Magazine photo contest
Cleveland-based photographer Rory Doyle has been recognized by the Smithsonian Magazine for his art. Doyle was given the first-place title in the magazine's American Experience category for his photo titled…
Mississippi State to unveil statue of legendary baseball coach Ron Polk
Mississippi State is set to unveil a statue in honor of legendary baseball coach Ron Polk later this month. Polk, known as the “Father of Southeastern Conference Baseball,” coached Mississippi…
