A new chapter of professional baseball will begin in central Mississippi next spring and the public is being asked to help name the next team coming to Trustmark Park — a decision that will be made soon. Now that the … Continued
U.S. Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Rev. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) have announced a bipartisan resolution that designated this week as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week. The resolution, which unanimously passed the Senate on Wednesday, marked a significant step in elevating … Continued
Just 40 days out from the Nov. 5 general election, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is making sure residents know the path to registering and casting their ballot. While the presidential and congressional elections command much of the public’s … Continued
An arrest has been made over a month after a mass shooting took place at a bar in downtown Jackson, one that left five people injured and one dead. On Thursday, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced Cleon Walker, … Continued
The U.S. Department of Justice has issued a scathing report against the city of Lexington and its police department following an investigation into jailing and fine processes undertaken in the central Mississippi town. It was discovered by authorities that the … Continued
As Ole Miss and Mississippi State gear up to face Southeastern Conference opponents this weekend, both programs have provided player availability reports ahead of each team’s respective contest. In late August, the SEC instituted a new rule requiring member institutions … Continued
On Wednesday, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland spoke to Mississippi law enforcement officials and other community leaders ahead of a meeting with federal, state, and local partners. The meeting was held following the announcement of a civil investigation by the … Continued
With Hurricane Helene not expected to have much impact on Mississippi, utility crews and contractors from the state have mobilized to Florida to aid in the aftermath of the storm. Entergy Mississippi gathered more than 140 people at Trustmark Park … Continued
Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula has been awarded a $9.6 billion contract from the U.S. Navy to build a group of new ships for the military. The ships that will be constructed are San Antonio-class amphibious ships, plus a contract modification … Continued
A Ridgeland police officer has been discharged from the hospital after being struck by a drunk driver on Wednesday. According to authorities, the officer was on the Interstate 220 ramp near Interstate 55 when hit “at a high speed” by … Continued