Former Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes didn’t stay out of the political scene long. Three months after turning over his mayoral seat to longtime Mississippi Gulf Coast attorney and fellow Republican Hugh Keating, Hewes has been tapped by President Donald Trump … Continued
As semiquincentennial celebrations continue to be underway or planned ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, grants are beginning to be doled out for community events. The America250 Mississippi Commission and the Mississippi Humanities … Continued
The 2025-26 oyster season will soon open in Mississippi, beginning at sunrise on Oct. 13. According to the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, daily harvest limits will be set at 15 sacks per commercial tonging vessel and 20 sacks per … Continued
Freight distribution and supply chain management provider Averitt Express is expanding its operations in Mississippi with a $9 million-plus corporate investment announced Tuesday. Averitt currently has more than 140 warehouses and distribution facilities in the Southeast, including a location in … Continued
A Mooreville High School student was arrested for allegedly using an airsoft gun to make threats against another student at a football game. The incident reportedly took place during Mooreville’s home game versus Itawamba Agricultural High School on Friday. School … Continued
The Mississippi Office of State Auditor has released a report showing nearly one third of state government agencies are vulnerable to hacking after not meeting cybersecurity assessment requirements. State Auditor Shad White said Tuesday that analysts from his office worked … Continued
The City of Jackson is gearing up for a major community cleanup effort with the launch of “CleanJXN Gateway Beautification Day,” a new citywide initiative designed to refresh and restore some of Jackson’s busiest entry points. The first event, set … Continued
Singing River Health System is the first in Mississippi to offer 3D-printed tissue graft technology designed to treat chronic wounds. The Gulf Coast healthcare provider now features APLICOR 3D, a hyper-personalized, 3D-bioprinting platform that uses a patient’s own adipose tissue … Continued
A trio of Belhaven players have earned USA South weekly honors after the Blazers came from behind to beat Brevard 23-20 in overtime, announced by the conference on Monday. Junior wide receiver Wyatt Locastro was named Offensive Player of the … Continued
The Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson are looking to capitalize on the thousands of tourists flooding into the capital city for the Mississippi State Fair, offering several free days this week. In line with the fair’s red, white, and blue … Continued