Author & MSU professor named Mississippi’s Poet Laureate
Photo courtesy of Mississippi Arts Commission Governor Tate Reeves has appointed Catherine Pierce, a poet and English professor at Mississippi State University, as Mississippi’s Poet...
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Mississippi’s most-searched conspiracy theory? New Coke
A study conducted by USDirect has revealed each state’s most-searched conspiracy theory, so which one has Mississippians putting on their tin foil hats? While not...
Turkey Creek in Gulfport named 10th most endangered river in America
Turkey Creek in Gulfport is the 10th most endangered river in America, according to the nonprofit group American Rivers. They say proposed new roads and...
If it survives a Mississippi Supreme Court challenge today, what’s next for Initiative 65?
If Initiative 65 survives a Mississippi Supreme Court challenge today, it will remain in affect as part of the state constitution. Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson...
Brett Favre blasts politics in sports
Mississippi native Brett Favre thinks politics should be left out of sports. He told Andrew Klavan he thinks most fans just want to watch the...
Jackson State student moves on to American Idol’s Top 12
Photo courtesy of American Idol/Twitter The dream of becoming the next American Idol continues for Jackson State student Deshawn Goncalves. The 19-year-old member of the...
Attorney General comments on medical marijuana lawsuit
The Mississippi Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a lawsuit that challenges Initiative 65, the state’s voter-approved medical marijuana program. But in a visit...
Operation “Family Reunion” marks return of visitation at State Veterans Homes
Photo courtesy of Mississippi Veterans Affairs Operation “Family Reunion” continues as Mississippi Veterans Affairs (MSVA) opens its homes for full visitation for the first time...
Keep Mississippi Beautiful launches annual ‘Great American Cleanup’
On the steps of the Mississippi Capitol this morning, Keep Mississippi Beautiful launched its annual ‘Great American Cleanup’ event with a proclamation from Governor Tate...
Colorado State University predicts busier than usual Hurricane Season
A lack of El Nino and a warmer than normal subtropical Atlantic could make for a busier than usual Hurricane Season, according to Colorado...