Startup footwear manufacturer Shloop has announced plans to open a sustainable manufacturing facility in Meridian, with the project expected to cost $9 million. The footwear factory, which will create 56 jobs in the eastern Mississippi area, will be housed in … Continued
Former congressional candidate Shuwaski Young has announced his intentions to run for secretary of state. Young, a Democrat who unsuccessfully challenged Rep. Michael Guest in November, believes his previous experience working in the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office as well … Continued
Democratic legislative leaders are set to propose a handful of bills this week that may provide solutions to the state’s ongoing hospital crisis. For months, state health officials have warned that at least 38 hospitals across Mississippi are in danger … Continued
Hinds County Election Commissioner Toni Johnson has pled guilty to two counts of embezzlement by a public official and one count of making false representations to defraud the government. In November, Johnson was indicted on felony charges for using her … Continued
The two suspects that were allegedly involved in the mass shooting at the Mississippi Mudbug Festival have pleaded not guilty. According to court documents, 16-year-old Calvin Berry and Leedrick Trim stated that they were not guilty of their charges, which … Continued
Southern Miss running back Frank Gore, Jr. and linebacker Daylen Gill have been named to the Associated Press All-Bowl Team for their outstanding play in the LendingTree Bowl. Gore was selected as the only all-purpose player by the AP following … Continued
Northern Mississippi Patchy morning fog turning to sunshine today with highs in the lower 60s. Cloudy and not as cool tonight, with lows in the upper 40s. Central Mississippi Patchy morning fog, then sunny with highs today in the mid-60s. … Continued
Mississippi State’s search to fill out Zach Arnett’s staff continues without any new information, so to fill the time around the sparse news they have to give you, Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss some of their more humorous run … Continued
A man has been taken into custody after allegedly shooting two children and holding one at gunpoint in a hostage situation. On Monday, at approximately 2 a.m., deputies with the Coahoma County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call involving a … Continued
A “superbug” known as candida auris (C. auris) has been discovered in Mississippi for the first time, according to officials from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. As of Monday, seven patients have been treated for C. auris. The highly … Continued