Northpark’s “Shop Local Spotlight” initiative has been named a finalist for the prestigious ICSC Maxi Awards. Initiated in 2023, the campaign features monthly blog posts celebrating the stories of local small businesses in the Ridgeland shopping mall. The initiative is … Continued
Mississippi’s longest-serving congressman has endorsed state Sen. John Horhn to be Jackson’s next mayor. U.S. Rep Bennie Thompson, a Democrat whose district covers a large chunk of the capital city, announced his support for Horhn over incumbent Chokwe Antar Lumumba … Continued
A federal three-judge panel is again ordering the State Board of Election Commissioners to redraw state senate districts in northeast Mississippi to allow fair opportunity for Black voters to elect preferred candidates. The panel ordered the state to redraw … Continued
Assistant USM baseball coach Travis Creel recaps win over Southeastern Louisiana last night in Hammond and previews weekend series with Georgia State. Plus, David Cohen, Georgia State Play-by-play Voice, talks weekend series against the Golden Eagles and Panthers. And the … Continued
GE Aerospace is expanding manufacturing capacity at its Batesville location with an $11 million investment, according to a Wednesday release from the Mississippi Development Authority. The American aircraft engine supplier plans to use the expansion to add industrial equipment, precision … Continued
Those providing medical care to society’s most vulnerable people will be celebrated across the U.S. in May for National Skilled Nursing Care Week. Following in line with the national week of honor, Gov. Tate Reeves signed a proclamation that cements … Continued
Midweek action on the diamond was lowlighted by Ole Miss losing to Little Rock and highlighted by Southern Miss beating Southeastern Louisiana on a go-ahead grand slam. Sprinkle in a Mississippi State run-rule victory over Southern University, and another non-conference … Continued
A man officials believe is a drug dealer was arrested upon landing at the Jackson airport. According to a Wednesday press release from the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department, narcotics investigators with RCSD and officers with the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority … Continued
Voters in Senate District 18 decided Tuesday who will represent them at the Mississippi capitol after former Republican Sen. Jenifer Branning left the seat open to serve on the state’s Supreme Court. Lane Taylor defeated four other opponents – Ike … Continued
It did not take long for spirit squads representing Mississippi State University to make waves at the highest level. In the program’s second year competing at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) competition, two Bulldog groups were crowned national champions in … Continued