There’s another national champion in Oxford. Sophomore shot putter Tarik Robinson-O’Hagan competed in the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Ore., on Thursday and made history in the process. The Rhode Island native led wire to wire in reaching 20.88m/68-6 on … Continued
For years, Mississippi State’s recruiting approach has always been to dominate the summer then hang on through Signing Day. Jeff Lebby has taken a different tact in his first off-season, and it appears the Bulldogs will not be bringing in … Continued
It’s time to turn our attention to college football, so Thunder & Lightning will be bringing you interviews all summer long talking with the biggest names in our favorite sport. We start off with former LSU Tiger T-Bob Hebert, now … Continued
The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is described by many as one of the most treasured gems in the capital city of Jackson. Housed in LeFleur’s Bluff, the museum has been in operation since 1932 but has evolved over the … Continued
Mississippi’s very own Konnor Griffin has been recognized among some of the best American athletes to compete in the high school ranks. Griffin, a standout out of Jackson Prep, was honored as Mississippi’s first-ever Gatorade National Player of the Year … Continued
Jackson police are working to hold the owner of an abandoned hotel accountable for the mismanagement of the property. Law enforcement and other members of the North Jackson community have been attempting to rid of the decaying Hotel O building. … Continued
Thursday marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day – the largest land, sea, and air invasion ever attempted – and Mississippians are reflecting on the lives lost during the invasion that continues to be pointed to as a turning point in … Continued
The man accused of murdering an Ole Miss student is seeking a change in location for his upcoming trial. Legal counsel representing Timothy Herrington, Jr., the subject accused of killing Jimmie “Jay” Lee two summers ago, has filed a change-in-venue … Continued
The son of former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour has been taken into custody for trespassing. According to the Madison Police Department, Reeves Barbour, Haley’s youngest son, was arrested on Thursday. While details remain sparse on the context surrounding the crime, … Continued
39 pageant contestants have gathered in Vicksburg as the 91st annual Miss Mississippi competition is officially underway. Wednesday was the first night of preliminary rounds with Miss Mississippi State Morgan Nelson winning the evening wear category and Miss Madison County … Continued