Investigation launched after officer-involved shooting in Jackson leaves one injured
An investigation is underway after an officer-involved shooting in Mississippi’s...
Ole Miss football climbs to No. 5 in latest AP Top 25...
The Ole Miss football team is now a top-five program nationally after a historic 52-3 routing of Middle Tennessee State....
Kevin Hart, other shows cancel as Jackson leaders mum on reopening of...
After the show was originally moved back, famed comedian Kevin Hart will no longer be coming to Mississippi due to...
Mississippi highs school football scores – 09/06/24
The second full week of Mississippi high school football is underway, and there’s plenty of action to keep up with....
Major Bobby Ginn, Jr. assumes command as adjutant general of Mississippi National...
The Magnolia State has officially welcomed the newest adjutant general of the Mississippi National Guard. Major General Bobby M. Ginn,...
North Carolina fugitive wanted for child sex crimes captured in Richland
A man with eight active felony warrants relating to child sex crimes in North Carolina has been arrested in Richland. ...
Five Mississippi men cited in Louisiana for alligator hunting violations
Five men from Mississippi and another from Alabama were cited for alleged hunting violations in Louisiana last week. According to...
Saints start season strong with 47-10 win over Panthers
The New Orleans Saints dominated the Carolina Panthers, 47-10, to...
Investigation launched after officer-involved shooting in Jackson leaves one injured
An investigation is underway after an officer-involved shooting in Mississippi’s capital city left one injured. According to officials, officers with...
Ole Miss football climbs to No. 5 in latest AP Top 25...
The Ole Miss football team is now a top-five program nationally after a historic 52-3 routing of Middle Tennessee State....
Southern Miss defense stalls Southeastern Louisiana for 35-10 win
Despite a close game at halftime, the Southern Miss football team rattled off 21 unanswered points in the second half...
Kevin Hart, other shows cancel as Jackson leaders mum on reopening of...
After the show was originally moved back, famed comedian Kevin Hart will no longer be coming to Mississippi due to...
Absentee ballot applications now available in Mississippi for November general election
by Caleb Salers
Applications for absentee ballots are now available in Mississippi for...
Jackson councilman weighs in on special election, recounts meeting undercover FBI informants
Voters in Jackson’s Ward 2 will soon cast a ballot to elect a new city council member following Angelique Lee’s...
City of Jackson temporarily suspends JTRAN services due to workers’ strike
JTRAN buses will not be running their usual routes in Mississippi’s capital city for the time being due to a...
Council votes to keep Ohr O’Keefe Museum for another 25 years
One of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s premiere art museums is staying put for at least another 25 years. After a...
Mississippi courthouses begin posting signs reminding of rights to translator
All Mississippi courthouses will soon have signs reminding non-English speakers of their rights to an interpreter. Per state law, people...
Study: Mississippi has sixth least staffed prisons in United States
Mississippi has the sixth least staffed prisons in the U.S., according to a recent study. Las Vegas Personal Injury Lawyers...
September announced as National Voter Registration Month
September has officially been proclaimed as National Voter Registration Month in Mississippi. On Friday, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson...
Another Mississippi city bans the sale of kratom
Last week, Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee and the Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a measure prohibiting the drug within city...
Rules for the upcoming presidential debate between Trump, Harris
NEW YORK (AP) — Next month’s debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump won’t have an...
Local leaders launch coalition to support Pearl River flood mitigation, revitalization efforts
A group of individuals representing educational, community, private sector, and non-profit institutions throughout Mississippi’s capital city joined forces to show...
Kevin Hart, other shows cancel as Jackson leaders mum on reopening of Thalia Mara
After the show was originally moved back, famed comedian Kevin...
Mississippi inmates harvest 143,000 pounds of produce during summer months
Inmates in state-run prisons across Mississippi have concluded a summer of productive gardening and farming. The Mississippi Department of Corrections...
HARDY to perform first stadium concert at Dudy Noble Field next Thursday
Country music star and Mississippi native HARDY will be making a stop in Starkville in one week to perform his...
Enrollment period open for Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Plan
Parents looking to lock in more affordable college tuition rates and prepay for their children’s higher education are in luck....
18 months after prominent Jackson law firm building burned, the family is...
A year and a half after a fire ravaged a portion of a downtown Jackson law office, the firm is...
‘World’s best outdoor gym’ set to open in Jackson’s Belhaven neighborhood
Jackson’s newest outdoor gym, a project five years in the making, has finally come to fruition in the neighborhood of...
Ludacris to headline Bulldog Bash at Mississippi State
One of the world’s most recognizable hip-hop artists will soon take the stage in Starkville. Ludacris will headline the annual...
Vicksburg residents urged to be ‘beary’ careful after black bear spotted downtown
Officials are warning residents in the Vicksburg area to be beary careful. Early Wednesday morning, a black bear was spotted...
Museum of Natural Science announces final presentations of lecture series
The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science will soon be wrapping up its annual lecture series. Officials with the museum announced...
Mississippi Blood Services hosting New Orleans Saints tickets giveaway
Mississippi Blood Services is giving out New Orleans Saints tickets to one lucky donor. Anyone who donates between now and...
Near-record catch on Yazoo River kicks off alligator season
Gator season in Mississippi is underway, and it started with a near-record-breaking catch. A team, that included Megan Sasser as...
Magnolia woman nearing $1 million NASCAR Powerball Playoff prize
Start your engines! A Mississippi woman is looking to become the second NASCAR Powerball Playoff winner from the Magnolia State....
Mississippi’s first cat café closing after two years in operation
Mississippi’s first cat café is planning to close its doors after two years in operation. The Twisted Whisker Cat Cafe...
‘God Bless The USA’ singer Lee Greenwood coming to Senatobia
Senatobia will soon be welcoming country singer-songwriter Lee Greenwood, known best for his patriotic anthem of “God Bless The U.S.A.”...
Jackson metro getting first Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburger
The Jackson metro will soon have a Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburger. Known for its cooked-to-order steakburgers, hot dogs, and...
A Mississippian in Japan — A series on serious food
by Brian Lamar
When I first told my extended family I was moving...
Give yourself the gift of mental health awareness
I have spent almost 30 years on the proverbial couches of licensed therapists and in the offices of various pastors,...
Hosemann: Lessons from voter ID law can drive healthcare reform legislation
In 2011, as your Secretary of State, when I proposed a new policy to protect your vote — and the integrity...
Robert St. John’s Top 25 cookbooks
The view from my desk is inspirational. I’ve been in the same office for 27 years. There are no windows,...
Next Up: Taking control of your career
For many young professionals, the question of “Where do you see yourself in five years?” can be daunting. For me,...
Robert St. John’s advice to upcoming graduates 2024
My advice to upcoming graduates: You are a few years away from beginning your professional life, but you are only...
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...
Former Poplarville ranch employee turns self in for stealing livestock
by Caleb Salers
A Pearl River County ranch employee has turned himself in...
Killebrew International Rodeo kicks off in Jackson on Thursday night
Saddle up, Mississippi! The second annual Killebrew International Rodeo will soon be underway in the capital city. What initially began...
Mississippi Farmers Market extends hours for summer months
The Mississippi Farmers Market is extending its hours of operation this summer to allow residents more opportunities to shop for...
Leopold Conservation Award comes to Mississippi
An award that celebrates voluntary conservation efforts on farms, ranches, and forestland is coming to Mississippi. The Leopold Conservation Award...
Mississippi accepting applications for program aimed at exploring agricultural opportunities
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is accepting applications from potential partners and collaborators for the Federal-State Marketing Improvement...
$210K worth of stolen agricultural equipment recovered by state authorities
State authorities announced that they have recovered roughly $210,000 worth of stolen agricultural equipment in Hinds County. On Tuesday, the...
New 35-acre oyster reef being constructed in Bay St. Louis
The Nature Conservancy in Mississippi is closing in on the completion of a 35-acre oyster reef in the Bay of...
Applications now open for Mississippi Wild Hog Control Program
Another round of applications for Mississippi’s Wild Hog Control Program (WHCP) is now available. Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy...
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...
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...
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Investigation launched after officer-involved shooting in Jackson leaves one injured
An investigation is underway after an officer-involved shooting in Mississippi’s...Ole Miss football climbs to No. 5 in latest AP Top 25...
The Ole Miss football team is now a top-five program nationally after a historic 52-3 routing of Middle Tennessee State....Kevin Hart, other shows cancel as Jackson leaders mum on reopening of...
After the show was originally moved back, famed comedian Kevin Hart will no longer be coming to Mississippi due to...Mississippi highs school football scores – 09/06/24
The second full week of Mississippi high school football is underway, and there’s plenty of action to keep up with....Major Bobby Ginn, Jr. assumes command as adjutant general of Mississippi National...
The Magnolia State has officially welcomed the newest adjutant general of the Mississippi National Guard. Major General Bobby M. Ginn,...North Carolina fugitive wanted for child sex crimes captured in Richland
A man with eight active felony warrants relating to child sex crimes in North Carolina has been arrested in Richland. ...Five Mississippi men cited in Louisiana for alligator hunting violations
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Saints start season strong with 47-10 win over Panthers
The New Orleans Saints dominated the Carolina Panthers, 47-10, to...Investigation launched after officer-involved shooting in Jackson leaves one injured
An investigation is underway after an officer-involved shooting in Mississippi’s capital city left one injured. According to officials, officers with...Ole Miss football climbs to No. 5 in latest AP Top 25...
The Ole Miss football team is now a top-five program nationally after a historic 52-3 routing of Middle Tennessee State....Southern Miss defense stalls Southeastern Louisiana for 35-10 win
Despite a close game at halftime, the Southern Miss football team rattled off 21 unanswered points in the second half...Kevin Hart, other shows cancel as Jackson leaders mum on reopening of...
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Absentee ballot applications now available in Mississippi for November general election
by Caleb SalersApplications for absentee ballots are now available in Mississippi for...Jackson councilman weighs in on special election, recounts meeting undercover FBI informants
Voters in Jackson’s Ward 2 will soon cast a ballot to elect a new city council member following Angelique Lee’s...City of Jackson temporarily suspends JTRAN services due to workers’ strike
JTRAN buses will not be running their usual routes in Mississippi’s capital city for the time being due to a...Council votes to keep Ohr O’Keefe Museum for another 25 years
One of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s premiere art museums is staying put for at least another 25 years. After a...Mississippi courthouses begin posting signs reminding of rights to translator
All Mississippi courthouses will soon have signs reminding non-English speakers of their rights to an interpreter. Per state law, people...Study: Mississippi has sixth least staffed prisons in United States
Mississippi has the sixth least staffed prisons in the U.S., according to a recent study. Las Vegas Personal Injury Lawyers...September announced as National Voter Registration Month
September has officially been proclaimed as National Voter Registration Month in Mississippi. On Friday, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson...Another Mississippi city bans the sale of kratom
Last week, Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee and the Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a measure prohibiting the drug within city...Rules for the upcoming presidential debate between Trump, Harris
NEW YORK (AP) — Next month’s debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump won’t have an...Local leaders launch coalition to support Pearl River flood mitigation, revitalization efforts
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Kevin Hart, other shows cancel as Jackson leaders mum on reopening of Thalia Mara
After the show was originally moved back, famed comedian Kevin...Mississippi inmates harvest 143,000 pounds of produce during summer months
Inmates in state-run prisons across Mississippi have concluded a summer of productive gardening and farming. The Mississippi Department of Corrections...HARDY to perform first stadium concert at Dudy Noble Field next Thursday
Country music star and Mississippi native HARDY will be making a stop in Starkville in one week to perform his...Enrollment period open for Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Plan
Parents looking to lock in more affordable college tuition rates and prepay for their children’s higher education are in luck....18 months after prominent Jackson law firm building burned, the family is...
A year and a half after a fire ravaged a portion of a downtown Jackson law office, the firm is...‘World’s best outdoor gym’ set to open in Jackson’s Belhaven neighborhood
Jackson’s newest outdoor gym, a project five years in the making, has finally come to fruition in the neighborhood of...Ludacris to headline Bulldog Bash at Mississippi State
One of the world’s most recognizable hip-hop artists will soon take the stage in Starkville. Ludacris will headline the annual...Vicksburg residents urged to be ‘beary’ careful after black bear spotted downtown
Officials are warning residents in the Vicksburg area to be beary careful. Early Wednesday morning, a black bear was spotted...Museum of Natural Science announces final presentations of lecture series
The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science will soon be wrapping up its annual lecture series. Officials with the museum announced...Mississippi Blood Services hosting New Orleans Saints tickets giveaway
Mississippi Blood Services is giving out New Orleans Saints tickets to one lucky donor. Anyone who donates between now and...Near-record catch on Yazoo River kicks off alligator season
Gator season in Mississippi is underway, and it started with a near-record-breaking catch. A team, that included Megan Sasser as...Magnolia woman nearing $1 million NASCAR Powerball Playoff prize
Start your engines! A Mississippi woman is looking to become the second NASCAR Powerball Playoff winner from the Magnolia State....Mississippi’s first cat café closing after two years in operation
Mississippi’s first cat café is planning to close its doors after two years in operation. The Twisted Whisker Cat Cafe...‘God Bless The USA’ singer Lee Greenwood coming to Senatobia
Senatobia will soon be welcoming country singer-songwriter Lee Greenwood, known best for his patriotic anthem of “God Bless The U.S.A.”...Jackson metro getting first Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburger
The Jackson metro will soon have a Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburger. Known for its cooked-to-order steakburgers, hot dogs, and... -
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A Mississippian in Japan — A series on serious food
by Brian LamarWhen I first told my extended family I was moving...Give yourself the gift of mental health awareness
I have spent almost 30 years on the proverbial couches of licensed therapists and in the offices of various pastors,...Hosemann: Lessons from voter ID law can drive healthcare reform legislation
In 2011, as your Secretary of State, when I proposed a new policy to protect your vote — and the integrity...Robert St. John’s Top 25 cookbooks
The view from my desk is inspirational. I’ve been in the same office for 27 years. There are no windows,...Next Up: Taking control of your career
For many young professionals, the question of “Where do you see yourself in five years?” can be daunting. For me,...Robert St. John’s advice to upcoming graduates 2024
My advice to upcoming graduates: You are a few years away from beginning your professional life, but you are only...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... -
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Former Poplarville ranch employee turns self in for stealing livestock
by Caleb SalersA Pearl River County ranch employee has turned himself in...Killebrew International Rodeo kicks off in Jackson on Thursday night
Saddle up, Mississippi! The second annual Killebrew International Rodeo will soon be underway in the capital city. What initially began...Mississippi Farmers Market extends hours for summer months
The Mississippi Farmers Market is extending its hours of operation this summer to allow residents more opportunities to shop for...Leopold Conservation Award comes to Mississippi
An award that celebrates voluntary conservation efforts on farms, ranches, and forestland is coming to Mississippi. The Leopold Conservation Award...Mississippi accepting applications for program aimed at exploring agricultural opportunities
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is accepting applications from potential partners and collaborators for the Federal-State Marketing Improvement...$210K worth of stolen agricultural equipment recovered by state authorities
State authorities announced that they have recovered roughly $210,000 worth of stolen agricultural equipment in Hinds County. On Tuesday, the...New 35-acre oyster reef being constructed in Bay St. Louis
The Nature Conservancy in Mississippi is closing in on the completion of a 35-acre oyster reef in the Bay of...Applications now open for Mississippi Wild Hog Control Program
Another round of applications for Mississippi’s Wild Hog Control Program (WHCP) is now available. Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy...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...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...