Laurel-based electrical distribution transformer and technology products manufacturer Howard Industries is expanding operations across Mississippi. Gov. Tate Reeves announced Thursday that the homegrown company will build upon its footprint in Clarke, Jones, and Simpson counties. The project marks a $236.95 … Continued
Pronounced unrest in the Middle East could be one of multiple factors that might combine for a sharp climb in prices at the pump this summer, one travel official says. Over the last 30 days, both crude oil and refined … Continued
A Rankin County man has been sentenced to nearly half a century behind bars after being found guilty of sexually abusing a child. Matthew Gardner, 26, was sentenced Thursday to the maximum of 45 years in the custody of the … Continued
In honor of late civil rights icon Medgar Evers’ birthday, admission to the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson will be free on Wednesday, July 2. Sponsored by the Foundation for the Mid South, the no-charge day at the Mississippi Civil … Continued
A Mississippi man is charged with capital murder in connection with an infant’s death. Leake County Sheriff Randy Atkinson told Breezy News that 32-year-old Robert Tanner Pigg is behind bars following the passing of an unidentified 3-month-old. The sheriff reports … Continued
Good news for shoppers in northeast Mississippi: after years of anticipation, a projected date has been set for Target to open its doors in Tupelo. Tupelo Mayor Todd Jordan announced this week that the store is set to be up … Continued
The Worldwide Leader in Sports is coming to the Neshoba County Fair this year as a part of a 50-state tour. SportsCenter, ESPN’s marquee program, is breathing new life into an old fan favorite series previously titled “SportsCenter Across America” … Continued
Mississippi’s favorite country music trio will be taking the stage in Greenwood on Thursday, June 26, for an early Independence Day celebration. Poplarville-based Chapel Hart will headline this year’s “Stars & Stripes” community celebration. The stage will be set up … Continued
There was a moment early in Mississippi State’s game against Missouri where it looked like the Bulldogs might be about to break through and take an SEC victory. That quickly turned into another lopsided loss for the maroon and white, … Continued
Mississippi State’s second ever trip to Missouri will come in late November, and the Bulldogs would love to find a way to grab a victory over the Tigers. Brian Hadad welcomes Calum McAndrew of the Columbia Tribune to the podcast … Continued