More economic development is coming to the Mississippi Golden Triangle. On Monday, the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors approved plans by Aurora Flight Sciences to expand on its Columbus site. With a $43 million investment, the aerospace vehicle manufacturing company … Continued
The application deadline for the third round of Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (MOSTF) money has been extended. The MOSTF Board of Trustees approved to extend the deadline from Sept. 3 to Sept. 16, giving applicants almost two weeks of … Continued
It looks like the sun will be out in full force on Tuesday. Here’s your daily forecast from the National Weather Service. Northern Mississippi Sunshine can be expected all day with highs in the upper 80s. Come nightfall, temperatures could … Continued
A former Mississippi substitute teacher has been sentenced to two decades behind bars for sex crimes against students. Keshawn Trevyune Belcher, 22, of Gautier, pleaded guilty on Monday to one count of touching a child for lustful purposes and five … Continued
Mississippi State fans need to be introspective in 2024. No, Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk aren’t become philosophers, the guys just think this season, Bulldog fans need to be concerned about their own team and leave the outside world behind. … Continued
Illegal immigration is placing a $100 million burden on Mississippi’s taxpayers, a new report from State Auditor Shad White asserts. According to the Republican official’s findings, roughly 22,000 undocumented individuals currently call the Magnolia State home. The state auditor’s team … Continued
As the college football season nears, experts are predicting a big year for Ole Miss wide receiver Tre Harris following a stellar 2023 campaign. Harris comes in as a second-team member of the preseason Associated Press All-America team. The Louisiana … Continued
Officials in Jackson have set a special election date to fill the vacancy of embattled City Councilwoman Angelique Lee amid the FBI’s ongoing investigation into corruption in Mississippi’s capital. On Tuesday, Oct. 1, voters in Ward 2 will vote to … Continued
In a U.S. Kids Golf World Championship Tournament, Pass Christian’s Charlie Magee proved he’s one of the best in the world for his age group. The young phenom finished tied for eighth place in the 2024 9A World Championship held … Continued
Amid calls from some Republicans for the state government to stop funding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at public institutions, some universities are taking their own steps to reframe such programs and related initiatives. The University of Mississippi, colloquially … Continued