WASHINGTON (AP) — Even though President Joe Biden won’t be on the ballot in November, voters still will be weighing his legacy. As Vice President Kamala Harris moves to take his place as the Democratic standard-bearer, Biden’s accomplishments remain very … Continued
A business partner of former Southern Miss and NFL quarterback Brett Favre has owned up to his role in the largest welfare scandal in Mississippi history. Jacob VanLandingham, the founder of pharmaceutical company Prevacus, pleaded guilty to one count of … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is looking for Uber drivers to transport residents to and from county health departments as well as pharmacies. Launched last November by the MSDH’s Office of Health Equity, the federally funded “Transportation to … Continued
Gulf South Conference (GSC) coaches voted this week on who they believe will be the best teams during the 2024 season, with Delta State landing in the No. 3 slot. The Statesmen, coming off back-to-back GSC championships, earned 41 points … Continued
Former Southern Miss running back Jalen Richard is hanging up the cleats after a six-year NFL career. Following a standout stint in Hattiesburg, the Louisiana native found a home with the Las Vegas Raiders. He signed an undrafted free … Continued
Two major changes are coming to one of the most prominent tests for college admission. American College Test (ACT) CEO Janet Godwin has announced that students looking to take the standardized test will no longer be required to partake in … Continued
Police have arrested a man in connection with a road rage incident involving a firearm in Hattiesburg. According to the Hattiesburg Police Department, a witness of the exchange on U.S. 49 near the Interstate 59 exit called and said the … Continued
Keeping it local was the key emphasis of Commissioner Keith Gill’s opening stump at Sun Belt Media Days this week in New Orleans. As the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) brings in west-coast teams such as Stanford and Cal and the … Continued
Gov. Tate Reeves has appointed Matthew Mayfield to the Mississippi Advisory Commission on Marine Resources (MACMR) representing commercial fishermen. Mayfield was sworn in at an MACMR meeting last week, with his appointment going into effect immediately. His first term will … Continued
Former Ole Miss pitcher Lance Lynn joined historic company on Tuesday when he recorded his 2,000th strikeout as a professional. Lynn, the 89th pitcher in MLB history to achieve the feat, entered the St. Louis Cardinals’ matchup against the Pittsburgh … Continued