University of Southern Mississippi President Dr. Joe Paul and his wife, Meg, have committed $300,000 to support the leadership scholarship program. Paul announced the program as a priority early in his presidency, understanding that engaged students are a model of … Continued
A U.K.-based energy giant is facing scrutiny as residents of the 897-person town of Gloster, Mississippi, are blaming the company for flooding their community with hazardous air pollutants. At the end of July, concerned residents had scheduled a meeting with … Continued
Young professionals are next up to lead Mississippi, whether it be by holding elected offices or through the power of their votes. Coast Young Professionals (CYP) members recently heard from a Mississippian who began his political career as a young professional. Secretary … Continued
With Mississippi’s election season in full swing, the city of Starkville will be welcoming a new pool of cute and furry candidates to the city’s political scene. Starkville residents and Mississippi State students living in the area will have the … Continued
From now until the end of 2024, visitors of GRAMMY Museum Mississippi in Cleveland can take in the museum’s newest exhibit titled “Highway 61: Traveling America’s Music Highway.” As the name suggests, the new exhibit will explore the history of … Continued
Bollinger Shipyards has announced plans to close its New Orleans location and shift the bulk of the work to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Louisiana-based company, which is America’s largest privately owned shipbuilder, confirmed the consolidation move earlier this week … Continued
Northern Mississippi Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms through this afternoon. Highs will be in the mid-90s, with heat index readings anywhere from 112 to 117. Tonight will be partly cloudy with lows in the mid-70s. Central … Continued
It’s one of the traditions of August, as Brian Hadad polls his fellow media members on the Mississippi State beat to get their thoughts on the upcoming season. This year though, there’s a surprise as the former writers and personalities … Continued
Following a three-day trial, Rankin County Tax Assessor John Sullivan has been found not guilty on three counts of sexual battery and one count of simple assault. Sullivan, 53, who was accused of raping a 19-year-old woman in 2022 after … Continued
Baptist Medical Center in Jackson has officially been designated by the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) as a Level III trauma and primary pediatric center and burn center. A Level III trauma center is an acute care facility with … Continued