The federal government has granted researchers in Mississippi State’s Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station $630,000 to enhance food quality and safety in specialty dry-cured ham by defending it from a pesky pest. A team of researchers led by Wes Schilling … Continued
Spring break season has officially arrived in Mississippi with students from all grades poised to have a week off of school, and the Hattiesburg Zoo is inviting “staycationers” to take time for a fun-filled visit. The zoo will be holding … Continued
Assistant USM baseball coach Travis Creel previews tonight’s matchup with Mississippi State. Head men’s basketball coach Jay Ladner recaps last night’s win over Coastal Carolina in the 2025 Sun Belt Basketball Tournament and previews tonight’s matchup against Georgia Southern. And … Continued
The Amiable Arts Foundation (AAF) announced plans for its inaugural “Dancing for the Stars” fundraiser. The evening event, promising to be electrifying, will feature several forms of entertainment and is dedicated to inspiring young artists in under-resourced communities. Taking place … Continued
A third fatality was reported Wednesday morning after a line of severe storms rolled across Mississippi Tuesday afternoon and evening. According to Mississippi Emergency Management Agency officials, 71-year-old Thomas Lacey, Jr. was electrocuted to death by a downed power … Continued
The Mississippi Senate approved a new legislative district map last week to appease a federal order asserting the state is diluting Black voting power with the way its current districts are drawn. However, one of the counties set to be … Continued
Tournament play in Pensacola has not been successful for Southern Miss basketball since joining the Sun Belt in 2022. But after overcoming inconsistent offensive play for a strong finish Tuesday evening, the black and gold got their first win of … Continued
A former Mississippi policeman will spend the next two years in prison after illegally purchasing a firearm for someone else. Torrence Donell Mayfield, of Raymond, was sentenced to 24 months and fined $5,000 on Tuesday for making a false statement … Continued
Martin Shields, Jr., a Hinds County deputy who was slain in the line of duty in late February, will be honored with a permanent memorial. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones petitioned the county’s board of supervisors on Monday to approve … Continued
The Mississippi House of Representatives is taking an unconventional route to keeping legislation alive that would give those 21 and older the ability to legally bet on sporting events from their mobile devices. However, those efforts may ultimately wind up … Continued