Grants totaling $4.725 million will be spread across five school districts in Mississippi to implement new state-invested pre-kindergarten (SIP) programs. The State Board of Education, which approved the grants, says the purpose of the funding is to support high-quality pre-K … Continued
The resignation of former Jackson city councilwoman Angelique Lee on Wednesday morning, followed by her subsequent plea of guilty to a federal bribery charge, has stirred a whirlwind of controversy in a city that’s no stranger to it. FBI raids … Continued
Following Lane Kiffin’s comments this week that Tre Harris may be the most improved player on the Ole Miss roster, a senior sportswriter is rethinking his decision to not include the star receiver on his preseason All-America first team. Bill … Continued
A Gulfport man faces up to 20 years in prison for possessing child pornography. Roy Alexander Johnson, 31, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to having the illicit material. According to court documents, Johnson was identified by federal agents as the user … Continued
Officials have confirmed the first death from a human case of West Nile virus in Mississippi this year. While the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) did not release any information about the identity of the individual who passed away … Continued
It’s been two weeks since a fire took out one of the Mississippi Delta’s most popular catfish restaurants and authorities are still searching for answers. In the early morning hours of Thursday, Aug. 1, first responders made their way to … Continued
A Columbus city councilman has owned up to his role in driving under the influence and possessing illegal drugs in Gordo, Ala., last December. Beard pleaded guilty to the crimes on Tuesday. Gordo Police Chief Johnny Stephenson confirmed to WTVA that … Continued
Students in the Magnolia State have reached record-high learning growth in three major subjects, a report from the Mississippi Department of Education finds. According to MDE’s 2023-24 Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP), student achievement reached an all-time high in mathematics, English … Continued
An investigation is underway after a central Mississippi teacher was struck by a vehicle outside of a Rankin County school on Thursday morning. Officials report that the incident took place at Highland Bluff Elementary School in Flowood. The educator, whose … Continued
The Mississippi State football team will begin the Jeff Lebby era in style. On Thursday, the Bulldogs took to social media to unveil a set of all-white uniforms the team has yet to don. A new feature was added to … Continued