When I first told my extended family I was moving to Japan, my sister was excited for me, but my stuck-in-her-ways mother exclaimed, “But they eat raw fish over there.” I said, “Yes Mom, they call it sashimi and I … Continued
An investigation has been launched after a Mississippi inmate was found dead in their cell. Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards told WTVA that Kenneth Bennett, 36, died of an apparent suicide. Bennett, of Blue Springs, was found unresponsive at the … Continued
The Mississippi State baseball team had a chance to send Saturday’s game against Virginia into extra innings before second baseman Amani Larry botched a double-play opportunity to give the Cavaliers a win and a big advantage heading into day three … Continued
Following a poor performance against Indiana in the first round of the Knoxville Regional, Southern Miss needed solid pitching to help advance in the losers’ bracket. They got just that from starter Niko Mazza with a complete game, two-hit shutout for … Continued
Dubbed by fans as the “cardiac dawgs,” the Mississippi State baseball team stayed true to form in an extra-innings thriller against St. John’s in the opening round of the Charlottesville Regional. With two outs and baserunners on the corners in … Continued
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is spearheading a lawsuit against a federal rule she says would require medical providers to either perform gender-affirming care on minors or risk hefty penalties. Fitch, joined by Tennessee AG Jonathan Skrmetti, launched the multi-state … Continued
As lawmakers plan to work between now and next year’s session on certain issues such as tax and healthcare reform, House Speaker Jason White has announced appointments for a handful of key committees. “With the appointments made to these committees, … Continued
Initial plans to house undocumented migrant youth in a vacant north Mississippi casino’s hotels failed to move forward. A narrow 3-2 vote by the Tunica County Board of Supervisors on Thursday will prevent a company from converting the former Harrah’s … Continued
Indiana controlled the first game of the Knoxville Regional from start to finish on Friday afternoon against Southern Miss. Billy Oldham gave up a two-out, two-run home run to Indiana cleanup hitter Brock Tibbits in the first inning. The long … Continued
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks has released the numbers for its Memorial Day enforcement period on local waterways. According to a release from the MDWFP, conservation officers made contact with over 6,800 boaters over the long weekend … Continued