Footwear manufacturer to open $9M facility in Meridian
Startup footwear manufacturer Shloop has announced plans to open a sustainable manufacturing facility in Meridian, with the project expected to cost $9 million. The footwear factory, which will create 56…
Shuwaski Young announces run for Mississippi Secretary of State
Former congressional candidate Shuwaski Young has announced his intentions to run for secretary of state. Young, a Democrat who unsuccessfully challenged Rep. Michael Guest in November, believes his previous experience…
Democrats to introduce legislation aimed at solving Mississippi’s health care crisis
Democratic legislative leaders are set to propose a handful of bills this week that may provide solutions to the state's ongoing hospital crisis. For months, state health officials have warned…
Hinds County Election Commissioner pleads guilty in fraud case
Hinds County Election Commissioner Toni Johnson has pled guilty to two counts of embezzlement by a public official and one count of making false representations to defraud the government. In…
Teen suspects accused of Mudbug Festival mass shooting plead not guilty
The two suspects that were allegedly involved in the mass shooting at the Mississippi Mudbug Festival have pleaded not guilty. According to court documents, 16-year-old Calvin Berry and Leedrick Trim…
Southern Miss players headline AP all-bowl selections
Southern Miss running back Frank Gore, Jr. and linebacker Daylen Gill have been named to the Associated Press All-Bowl Team for their outstanding play in the LendingTree Bowl. Gore was…
Your Mississippi forecast for Tuesday, January 10
Northern Mississippi Patchy morning fog turning to sunshine today with highs in the lower 60s. Cloudy and not as cool tonight, with lows in the upper 40s. Central Mississippi Patchy…
Thunder & Lightning: Why Talk Coaching Rumors Let’s Talk Coaching Humor
Mississippi State's search to fill out Zach Arnett's staff continues without any new information, so to fill the time around the sparse news they have to give you, Brian Hadad…
Two Mississippi Museums offering free admission in honor of MLK
The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and Museum of Mississippi History will offer three days of free admission from Saturday, January 14, through Monday, January 16 in honor of Martin Luther…
2 children shot to death, 1 held hostage at Mississippi apartment complex
A man has been taken into custody after allegedly shooting two children and holding one at gunpoint in a hostage situation. On Monday, at approximately 2 a.m., deputies with the…
