A California-based construction giant has reached into Mississippi and purchased a local construction company for an undisclosed amount. Granite Construction, Inc., a 102-year-old company headquartered in Watsonville, Calif., recently announced an agreement to purchase Dickerson & Bowen, Inc. Founded in … Continued
The praise is coming in early for the Ole Miss football team ahead of what many are expecting to be a historic season for head coach Lane Kiffin and company. Coming in at No. 6 in the preseason USA Today … Continued
A former Mississippi high school bookkeeper has been arrested for embezzlement. The Mississippi State Auditor’s Office announced on Monday that special agents arrested Memory Smith and charged her with one count of embezzlement. Smith previously worked as a bookkeeper at … Continued
A fire that shut down a Mississippi Delta staple is now being investigated as arson. In the early hours of Thursday morning, first responders made their way to Catfish Cabin in Boyle, less than 10 minutes away from Cleveland, in … Continued
A Pearl woman is the latest Mississippian to plead guilty to fraud related to COVID-19 relief funds. Robbie Reese, 46, fraudulently claimed and received over $1.3 million in federal tax rebates and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds. According to court … Continued
Two Mississippi State players have been named preseason All-SEC by the College Football Network ahead of the 2024 season. Wide receiver Kelly Akharaiyi and offensive lineman Ethan Miner – both transfers brought in ahead of head coach Jeff Lebby’s inaugural … Continued
Amid a global economic downturn and what could be one of the worst market days in nearly 40 years, Mississippi-based Hancock Whitney experienced some unfortunate timing in their celebration of 125 years of business. Hancock Whitney Corporation, the parent company … Continued
Authorities are investigating after a school bus carrying multiple children on the Mississippi Gulf Coast went off-road and got stuck in a ditch. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that the incident took place Monday morning around 8:00 on Coleman … Continued
Gov. Tate Reeves has announced a new leader of the Mississippi National Guard. Major Bobby M. Ginn, Jr. will take over as the adjutant general of Mississippi, effective immediately. He steps into the position following the recent retirement of Major … Continued
The American Red Cross has now issued an emergency blood shortage as not only Mississippi but the nation faces dangerous levels of blood supply. According to a release, this summer’s record heat and travel are contributing factors to the organization … Continued