Investigation underway after gun found in backpack of Ridgeland High School student
by Caleb Salers
A student was removed from Ridgeland High School’s campus after...
2024 Mississippi Administrator, Teacher of the Year recognized
The top school administrator and teacher in Mississippi have been announced and both come from the same area. Coming in...
Mississippi’s unemployment rate reaches new record low
Unemployment in Mississippi has reached a new record low, Governor Tate Reeves touted on Friday. The U.S. Bureau of Labor...
Lawmakers nearing compromise on Medicaid expansion plan amid gridlock
After skipping out on Thursday’s meeting to discuss Medicaid expansion in Mississippi, Senate conferees have expressed willingness to work with...
Mississippi Senate throws curveball, sets spiral in motion for brand new public...
In an unforeseen turn of events, the Mississippi Senate has changed its tune on how to fund public education in...
Monticello detainee found unresponsive in jail cell, pronounced dead at scene
A man is confirmed to have passed away in a holding cell at a Mississippi jail. First reported by The...
Senate conferees miss Medicaid expansion meeting called by House officials
Medicaid expansion talks stalled at the state capitol on Thursday with Senate conferees not showing up to a meeting scheduled...
Investigation underway after gun found in backpack of Ridgeland High School student
by Caleb Salers
A student was removed from Ridgeland High School’s campus after...
2024 Mississippi Administrator, Teacher of the Year recognized
The top school administrator and teacher in Mississippi have been announced and both come from the same area. Coming in...
Mississippi’s unemployment rate reaches new record low
Unemployment in Mississippi has reached a new record low, Governor Tate Reeves touted on Friday. The U.S. Bureau of Labor...
Lawmakers nearing compromise on Medicaid expansion plan amid gridlock
After skipping out on Thursday’s meeting to discuss Medicaid expansion in Mississippi, Senate conferees have expressed willingness to work with...
Mississippi Senate throws curveball, sets spiral in motion for brand new public...
In an unforeseen turn of events, the Mississippi Senate has changed its tune on how to fund public education in...
Mississippi’s unemployment rate reaches new record low
by Caleb Salers
Unemployment in Mississippi has reached a new record low, Governor...
Lawmakers nearing compromise on Medicaid expansion plan amid gridlock
After skipping out on Thursday’s meeting to discuss Medicaid expansion in Mississippi, Senate conferees have expressed willingness to work with...
Mississippi Senate throws curveball, sets spiral in motion for brand new public...
In an unforeseen turn of events, the Mississippi Senate has changed its tune on how to fund public education in...
Senate conferees miss Medicaid expansion meeting called by House officials
Medicaid expansion talks stalled at the state capitol on Thursday with Senate conferees not showing up to a meeting scheduled...
U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson opens up on recent issues...
U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, visited the Magnolia State on Thursday to give a speech at Jackson...
‘It’s something practical’: Senator speaks on law allowing sign language classes to...
Mississippi now has a new law that allows sign language to count as a foreign language credit within the state’s...
House, Senate unable to reach compromise on Medicaid expansion proposal during initial...
Leaders within the Mississippi House of Representatives and Senate failed to reach a compromise during the initial round of conference...
Mississippi legislators won’t smooth the path this year to restore voting rights...
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Kenneth Almons says he began a 23-year sentence in a Mississippi prison just two weeks after...
Senate dismisses two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary, ending trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, ending the House Republican...
Aberdeen alderwoman watches from jail as challenger defeats her in runoff
An Aberdeen alderwoman watched from jail Tuesday night as the city’s voters chose not to reelect her. Lady Garth, no...
2024 Mississippi Administrator, Teacher of the Year recognized
by Caleb Salers
The top school administrator and teacher in Mississippi have been...
Major projection mapping show coming to Mississippi Aquarium this Christmas season
A special Christmas display will be presented by Mississippi Aquarium this year. Now that the pedestrian bridge over Highway 90...
Health symposium in Jackson to feature gospel choir competition
The Mississippi State Department of Health is adding a dose of soul to one of its major events this year....
MDOC holding boxing matches in ring donated by Jay-Z to boost morale...
The Mississippi Department of Corrections is creating sports teams at all state-run facilities to boost inmates’ productivity levels for rehabilitation....
Ag Museum to host special Star Wars viewing, salsa dance lessons for...
Mississippi adults looking to enjoy a night of fine foods and fun festivities are invited to visit the Agriculture and...
Spring cleaning: MDOT holds ‘Trash Bash’ events statewide to remove litter along...
The Mississippi Department of Transportation did a little spring cleaning in order to beautify highways along the Magnolia State. With...
Southern Miss pays tribute to World War II Camp Shelby All-Star baseball...
Military members were treated to a complimentary outing of Southern Miss baseball on Sunday as the Golden Eagles donned special...
HARDY to perform first stadium concert at Dudy Noble Field on September...
Country music star and Mississippi native HARDY will be making a stop in Starkville this fall to perform his first...
Double Decker returns to Oxford this weekend with Kingfish and Brittany Howard...
Oxford will be celebrating one of the city’s biggest events when Double Decker Arts Festival returns this weekend. The 27th...
Eudora Welty Library building in Jackson to be demolished
A demolition permit has been approved for the Eudora Welty Library building in Jackson. The Mississippi Department of Archives and...
‘It’s been a phenomenal reception’: Hayes Cooper Elementary School operating out of...
Faculty and staff at Hayes Cooper Elementary School in the Mississippi Delta were forced to relocate after an explosion that...
The show will go on: Morgan Wallen tabbed to take Oxford after...
Morgan Wallen is no stranger to controversy – especially here in Mississippi – but the country music star will look...
7 Mississippi high school seniors in running for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
Seven Mississippi students are in the running to be recognized by a program that honors the nation’s most distinguished high...
Jamey Johnson coming to Brandon Amphitheater on June 27
Platinum-selling country music artist Jamey Johnson is coming to the Brandon Amphitheater this summer. The “In Color” singer will take...
Southern Miss alum Karen Waldrup advances on ‘The Voice’
While Jennifer Jeffries’ run on American Idol came to an end on Monday night, another aspiring singer with Mississippi ties...
Ole Miss baseball looks to win series over Mississippi State for first time since 2015
It’s been 3,260 days since the Ole Miss baseball team...
St. John: Even from Italy, Mississippi is still home
It’s true that there’s no place like home, and I deeply and dearly love my hometown of Hattiesburg and my...
From Heartache to Hope: Navigating the IVF Journey in the Wake of...
In the wake of the Alabama Supreme Court’s controversial ruling that frozen embryos could be legally considered children under state...
St. John: The Best Job Ever
There are many emotions associated with parenthood. Joy and amusement come to mind immediately. The early responsibilities of parenting can...
Column: Keeping the public’s wildlife public
Efforts have been underway for the past few years that would significantly reverse Mississippi’s quality white-tailed deer management efforts. We...
Edwards: A midnight guide to solving the world’s problems
No matter how hard I tried, sleep remained an elusive companion last night. It wasn’t just the usual restlessness that...
Chaney: Mitigation program would save money, property, and lives
One of the top complaints I receive as Commissioner of Insurance is regarding the rate increases policyholders are seeing in...
Opinion: It’s time to take Chronic Wasting Disease seriously
In the world of Mississippi’s outdoors, a quote by John Audubon serves as a clarion call: “A true conservationist is...
Robert St. John: Nobody’s poet
In the late 1990s, I was asked by my local newspaper to write a weekly food column. I politely declined...
Opinion: Wildlife commission needs more sunshine as transparency concerns grow
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is entrusted with the responsibility of conserving and managing our state’s diverse...
Opinion: Mississippi’s healthcare crisis demands unity and action – for the sake...
I celebrate Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann for creating an opportunity for Mississippi to have an important debate about Medicaid expansion....
A Mississippian in Japan — Weapons Engagement Zone
One small sliver of light began to peek through the blackout curtains at the head of my bed. The light...
Gipson: Agriculture holds key to Mississippi workforce challenges
Most everyone seems to understand that workforce development is crucial in addressing Mississippi’s labor challenges. Most everyone accepts that reaching...
Robert St. John: I love this business
In the 1985 Ron Howard movie, “Cocoon,” a group of senior citizens from a retirement home break into an abandoned...
Rankins: Latest bond rating highlights IHL’s stewardship of Mississippi’s public universities
Good stewardship is critical to Mississippi’s university system and represents a fundamental component in the work of the Board of...
Ag Museum to host special Star Wars viewing, salsa dance lessons for adults on May 4
by Caleb Salers
Mississippi adults looking to enjoy a night of fine foods...
Aid available for Mississippi landowners impacted by drought, beetle infestation
Help is on the way for Mississippi forest landowners impacted by last year’s drought and the subsequent infestation of beetles...
All 82 Mississippi counties declared disaster designations following 2023 drought
Last year’s drought took a toll on the entire state of Mississippi and now the United States Department of Agriculture...
Mississippi agriculture department to promote Jackson State with inspection stickers
A promotional partnership between the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce and Jackson State University has been established. This partnership...
Officials break ground on massive agricultural market complex in Rankin County
Ground has been broken on a first-of-its-kind agricultural complex in Rankin County. Last week, state and local officials joined on...
Ag. commissioner and legislature at odds over bills dictating how money is...
Tensions are flaring between the Mississippi legislature and Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson over two bills aimed at establishing oversight of...
Florida restaurant owner arrested for stealing John Deere tractors in Mississippi, selling...
A Florida restaurant owner has been taken into custody for allegedly stealing John Deere tractors and skid steers throughout Mississippi...
Deadline approaching for $5.8 million grant opportunity to strengthen local food supply...
The deadline is quickly approaching to apply for grants being facilitated by the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC)...
USDA grants Alcorn State over $1 million for agricultural research projects
Alcorn State University has been granted over $1 million for agricultural capacity-building efforts related to research and programming needs. The...
Racehorse stolen in Terry found in Kentucky
A racehorse stolen in central Mississippi has been located in Kentucky and returned to the Magnolia State. The Mississippi Agriculture...
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Investigation underway after gun found in backpack of Ridgeland High School student
by Caleb SalersA student was removed from Ridgeland High School’s campus after...2024 Mississippi Administrator, Teacher of the Year recognized
The top school administrator and teacher in Mississippi have been announced and both come from the same area. Coming in...Mississippi’s unemployment rate reaches new record low
Unemployment in Mississippi has reached a new record low, Governor Tate Reeves touted on Friday. The U.S. Bureau of Labor...Lawmakers nearing compromise on Medicaid expansion plan amid gridlock
After skipping out on Thursday’s meeting to discuss Medicaid expansion in Mississippi, Senate conferees have expressed willingness to work with...Mississippi Senate throws curveball, sets spiral in motion for brand new public...
In an unforeseen turn of events, the Mississippi Senate has changed its tune on how to fund public education in...Monticello detainee found unresponsive in jail cell, pronounced dead at scene
A man is confirmed to have passed away in a holding cell at a Mississippi jail. First reported by The...Senate conferees miss Medicaid expansion meeting called by House officials
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Investigation underway after gun found in backpack of Ridgeland High School student
by Caleb SalersA student was removed from Ridgeland High School’s campus after...2024 Mississippi Administrator, Teacher of the Year recognized
The top school administrator and teacher in Mississippi have been announced and both come from the same area. Coming in...Mississippi’s unemployment rate reaches new record low
Unemployment in Mississippi has reached a new record low, Governor Tate Reeves touted on Friday. The U.S. Bureau of Labor...Lawmakers nearing compromise on Medicaid expansion plan amid gridlock
After skipping out on Thursday’s meeting to discuss Medicaid expansion in Mississippi, Senate conferees have expressed willingness to work with...Mississippi Senate throws curveball, sets spiral in motion for brand new public...
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Mississippi’s unemployment rate reaches new record low
by Caleb SalersUnemployment in Mississippi has reached a new record low, Governor...Lawmakers nearing compromise on Medicaid expansion plan amid gridlock
After skipping out on Thursday’s meeting to discuss Medicaid expansion in Mississippi, Senate conferees have expressed willingness to work with...Mississippi Senate throws curveball, sets spiral in motion for brand new public...
In an unforeseen turn of events, the Mississippi Senate has changed its tune on how to fund public education in...Senate conferees miss Medicaid expansion meeting called by House officials
Medicaid expansion talks stalled at the state capitol on Thursday with Senate conferees not showing up to a meeting scheduled...U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson opens up on recent issues...
U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, visited the Magnolia State on Thursday to give a speech at Jackson...‘It’s something practical’: Senator speaks on law allowing sign language classes to...
Mississippi now has a new law that allows sign language to count as a foreign language credit within the state’s...House, Senate unable to reach compromise on Medicaid expansion proposal during initial...
Leaders within the Mississippi House of Representatives and Senate failed to reach a compromise during the initial round of conference...Mississippi legislators won’t smooth the path this year to restore voting rights...
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Kenneth Almons says he began a 23-year sentence in a Mississippi prison just two weeks after...Senate dismisses two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary, ending trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, ending the House Republican...Aberdeen alderwoman watches from jail as challenger defeats her in runoff
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2024 Mississippi Administrator, Teacher of the Year recognized
by Caleb SalersThe top school administrator and teacher in Mississippi have been...Major projection mapping show coming to Mississippi Aquarium this Christmas season
A special Christmas display will be presented by Mississippi Aquarium this year. Now that the pedestrian bridge over Highway 90...Health symposium in Jackson to feature gospel choir competition
The Mississippi State Department of Health is adding a dose of soul to one of its major events this year....MDOC holding boxing matches in ring donated by Jay-Z to boost morale...
The Mississippi Department of Corrections is creating sports teams at all state-run facilities to boost inmates’ productivity levels for rehabilitation....Ag Museum to host special Star Wars viewing, salsa dance lessons for...
Mississippi adults looking to enjoy a night of fine foods and fun festivities are invited to visit the Agriculture and...Spring cleaning: MDOT holds ‘Trash Bash’ events statewide to remove litter along...
The Mississippi Department of Transportation did a little spring cleaning in order to beautify highways along the Magnolia State. With...Southern Miss pays tribute to World War II Camp Shelby All-Star baseball...
Military members were treated to a complimentary outing of Southern Miss baseball on Sunday as the Golden Eagles donned special...HARDY to perform first stadium concert at Dudy Noble Field on September...
Country music star and Mississippi native HARDY will be making a stop in Starkville this fall to perform his first...Double Decker returns to Oxford this weekend with Kingfish and Brittany Howard...
Oxford will be celebrating one of the city’s biggest events when Double Decker Arts Festival returns this weekend. The 27th...Eudora Welty Library building in Jackson to be demolished
A demolition permit has been approved for the Eudora Welty Library building in Jackson. The Mississippi Department of Archives and...‘It’s been a phenomenal reception’: Hayes Cooper Elementary School operating out of...
Faculty and staff at Hayes Cooper Elementary School in the Mississippi Delta were forced to relocate after an explosion that...The show will go on: Morgan Wallen tabbed to take Oxford after...
Morgan Wallen is no stranger to controversy – especially here in Mississippi – but the country music star will look...7 Mississippi high school seniors in running for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
Seven Mississippi students are in the running to be recognized by a program that honors the nation’s most distinguished high...Jamey Johnson coming to Brandon Amphitheater on June 27
Platinum-selling country music artist Jamey Johnson is coming to the Brandon Amphitheater this summer. The “In Color” singer will take...Southern Miss alum Karen Waldrup advances on ‘The Voice’
While Jennifer Jeffries’ run on American Idol came to an end on Monday night, another aspiring singer with Mississippi ties... -
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Ole Miss baseball looks to win series over Mississippi State for first time since 2015
It’s been 3,260 days since the Ole Miss baseball team...St. John: Even from Italy, Mississippi is still home
It’s true that there’s no place like home, and I deeply and dearly love my hometown of Hattiesburg and my...From Heartache to Hope: Navigating the IVF Journey in the Wake of...
In the wake of the Alabama Supreme Court’s controversial ruling that frozen embryos could be legally considered children under state...St. John: The Best Job Ever
There are many emotions associated with parenthood. Joy and amusement come to mind immediately. The early responsibilities of parenting can...Column: Keeping the public’s wildlife public
Efforts have been underway for the past few years that would significantly reverse Mississippi’s quality white-tailed deer management efforts. We...Edwards: A midnight guide to solving the world’s problems
No matter how hard I tried, sleep remained an elusive companion last night. It wasn’t just the usual restlessness that...Chaney: Mitigation program would save money, property, and lives
One of the top complaints I receive as Commissioner of Insurance is regarding the rate increases policyholders are seeing in...Opinion: It’s time to take Chronic Wasting Disease seriously
In the world of Mississippi’s outdoors, a quote by John Audubon serves as a clarion call: “A true conservationist is...Robert St. John: Nobody’s poet
In the late 1990s, I was asked by my local newspaper to write a weekly food column. I politely declined...Opinion: Wildlife commission needs more sunshine as transparency concerns grow
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is entrusted with the responsibility of conserving and managing our state’s diverse...Opinion: Mississippi’s healthcare crisis demands unity and action – for the sake...
I celebrate Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann for creating an opportunity for Mississippi to have an important debate about Medicaid expansion....A Mississippian in Japan — Weapons Engagement Zone
One small sliver of light began to peek through the blackout curtains at the head of my bed. The light...Gipson: Agriculture holds key to Mississippi workforce challenges
Most everyone seems to understand that workforce development is crucial in addressing Mississippi’s labor challenges. Most everyone accepts that reaching...Robert St. John: I love this business
In the 1985 Ron Howard movie, “Cocoon,” a group of senior citizens from a retirement home break into an abandoned...Rankins: Latest bond rating highlights IHL’s stewardship of Mississippi’s public universities
Good stewardship is critical to Mississippi’s university system and represents a fundamental component in the work of the Board of... -
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Ag Museum to host special Star Wars viewing, salsa dance lessons for adults on May 4
by Caleb SalersMississippi adults looking to enjoy a night of fine foods...Aid available for Mississippi landowners impacted by drought, beetle infestation
Help is on the way for Mississippi forest landowners impacted by last year’s drought and the subsequent infestation of beetles...All 82 Mississippi counties declared disaster designations following 2023 drought
Last year’s drought took a toll on the entire state of Mississippi and now the United States Department of Agriculture...Mississippi agriculture department to promote Jackson State with inspection stickers
A promotional partnership between the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce and Jackson State University has been established. This partnership...Officials break ground on massive agricultural market complex in Rankin County
Ground has been broken on a first-of-its-kind agricultural complex in Rankin County. Last week, state and local officials joined on...Ag. commissioner and legislature at odds over bills dictating how money is...
Tensions are flaring between the Mississippi legislature and Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson over two bills aimed at establishing oversight of...Florida restaurant owner arrested for stealing John Deere tractors in Mississippi, selling...
A Florida restaurant owner has been taken into custody for allegedly stealing John Deere tractors and skid steers throughout Mississippi...Deadline approaching for $5.8 million grant opportunity to strengthen local food supply...
The deadline is quickly approaching to apply for grants being facilitated by the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC)...USDA grants Alcorn State over $1 million for agricultural research projects
Alcorn State University has been granted over $1 million for agricultural capacity-building efforts related to research and programming needs. The...Racehorse stolen in Terry found in Kentucky
A racehorse stolen in central Mississippi has been located in Kentucky and returned to the Magnolia State. The Mississippi Agriculture...