Mississippi State’s big commitment to baseball already showed up in the salary going to new coach Brian O’Connor, but the real proof in the pudding would come from the results in the transfer portal. After the first week of action, … Continued
A curfew will be instated across the entire Mississippi Delta in an effort to curb gun violence, if cities answer the call from one local lawmaker. Senate Minority Leader Derrick T. Simmons, a Democrat from Greenville, issued a press release … Continued
An investigation has been launched after an officer-involved shooting in Jefferson County. The shooting happened Saturday on Crosby Lane in Lorman. According to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, the agencies involved were the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the Mississippi Highway … Continued
One fatality has been reported after severe weather struck north Mississippi on Saturday morning. According to Gov. Tate Reeves, the fatality happened in Lafayette County after a tree fell on a vehicle near Delay Road. The name of the deceased … Continued
A federal judge signed off on arguably the biggest change in the history of college sports Friday, clearing the way for schools to begin paying their athletes millions of dollars as soon as next month as the multibillion-dollar industry shreds … Continued
State Sen. John Horhn’s fourth run for mayor of Jackson was a resounding success. Now, the veteran lawmaker says the hill to climb is a steep one, and it will be far from an easy fix. Horhn defeated incumbent Mayor … Continued
A week after water officials in Jackson announced that untreated sewage was leaking into the Pearl River, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is saying the discharge has contaminated water downstream. Last week, JXN Water issued a statement that its … Continued
Southern Miss infielder Ozzie Pratt recaps season and plays “Pizza Trivia.” Plus, Pearl River Community College head baseball coach, Michael Avalon recaps the Wildcats’ season.
After being shut down for roughly 10 months, Thalia Mara Hall is one step closer to opening its doors. The State Fire Marshal’s Office provided an update on Friday, instilling a sense of optimism that events could be returning to … Continued
State Sen. David Parker has announced plans to step down from his District 2 seat in the legislature with a special election on the horizon. Parker’s decision follows a three-person panel of federal judges’ approval of redrawn Senate lines in … Continued