‘Superbug’ fungus discovered in Mississippi for first time
A “superbug” known as candida auris (C. auris) has been discovered in Mississippi for the first time, according to officials from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. As of Monday,…
Atmos, Habitat for Humanity unveil first zero net energy home in Mississippi
The first accredited zero net energy (ZNE) home in Mississippi was unveiled during a dedication ceremony in Jackson by Atmos Energy and Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area (HFHMCA). The…
Delta State’s Fighting Okra mascot featured on ‘This is SportsCenter’ commercial
Former Jones County Junior College and current Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett won’t be the only Mississippi connection featured in Monday night’s College Football Playoff National Championship. As ESPN continues to…
Rep. Trent Kelly discusses concessions that led to McCarthy becoming speaker
The drama-filled process of electing a new House speaker has finally come to an end, with one Mississippi leader being in the middle of the madness. Congressman Trent Kelly, R-Miss.,…
State Auditor Shad White officially announces reelection campaign
State Auditor Shad White has officially announced his plans to run for reelection. White, a Republican, has served as state auditor since 2018. During his four years in office, White’s…
Rep. Tom Miles will not seek reelection in House, aims to become chancery clerk
After holding a seat in the Mississippi House of Representatives for over a decade, Representative Tom Miles of District 75 has announced that he will not be running for reelection…
Mississippi golf legend George Bryan, Sr. passes at 78
Mississippi golf legend, businessman, and philanthropist George Bryan, Sr. has passed away at the age of 78. Bryan and his wife, Marcia, co-founded Old Waverly Golf Course in West Point,…
Arizona fugitive captured in Jones County
An Arizona fugitive was captured in Jones County over the weekend. Douglas Brown, 52, was taken into custody Saturday in Ellisville on a parole violation stemming from multiple counts of…
Mega Millions reaches $1.1 billion ahead of Tuesday’s drawing
For the fourth time in over four years, the Mega Millions jackpot has risen over $1 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Friday night – the white…
