A candidate seeking the Tupelo mayor’s office turned himself in to law enforcement following his alleged role in the assault of a minor. Rob Chambers, a Republican who recently qualified for a shot at unseating incumbent Republican Todd Jordan, was … Continued
Scott Watkins, Southern Miss reporter for the Sun Herald, talks Sun Belt baseball rankings heading into the season. Plus, practice interviews with Golden Eagles Baseball pitchers Colby Allen and JB Middleton.
The city of Drew’s former police chief is no longer facing charges for his role in a shootout in Southaven that occurred nearly three years ago. Officials announced Tuesday morning that Terry Tyler has been cleared of wrongdoing following an … Continued
On January 16, the Mississippi House of Representatives passed a sweeping tax reform bill. House Bill 1, the “Build Up Mississippi Act,” includes numerous adjustments to the overall tax structure in our state, including phasing out the individual income tax. … Continued
If you see smoke at the Vicksburg Military National Park later this week, officials are saying not to be alarmed. The National Park Service (NPS) will be conducting prescribed fires to manage vegetation in select areas of the historic Civil … Continued
A new student hub for computing research – centered around artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity – is now in action at The University of Southern Mississippi courtesy of a foundation grant. The Computing Research Hub at Southern Miss recently received … Continued
The University of Mississippi Medical Center has officially expanded its operations with a new footprint in Madison County. Officials with the state’s largest hospital system announced on Monday that the new Colony Park South location in Ridgeland has begun welcoming … Continued
I absolutely love this place. I’ve dedicated my heart and soul to Coastal Mississippi for most of my life, and I’m proud of what we have accomplished, especially since Hurricane Katrina. Yet, as we stand on the brink of a … Continued
Northern Mississippi Today will be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs will be in the lower 70s. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and lows in the lower 60s. … Continued
The Mississippi House of Representatives has gambled once again on a bill that would legalize mobile sports betting statewide. Officials in the chamber voted 82-10 to pass House Bill 1302, familiarly dubbed the “Mississippi Sports Wagering Act,” on Monday. The … Continued