WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s budget office on Wednesday rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country. The Monday evening memo from the White … Continued
The suspect accused of murdering three people in New Mexico turned himself in to authorities in Hernando Sunday. Desoto County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) officials say a search warrant executed on Pecan Ridge Cove led to the arrest of Kane Mayes. … Continued
Gatman native and former American Idol finalist Colin Stough has been announced as the headliner for this year’s Mississippi Makers Fest. Stough finished in the hit ABC show’s top three in 2022 before embarking on a career in country music. … Continued
Mississippi State University and East Mississippi Community College are partnering up to help train the future advanced manufacturing workforce. The two public higher-learning institutions will utilize the Columbus-based Communiversity, which houses EMCC’s workforce services division, to jointly administer the Advancements … Continued
Oak Grove Elementary School fifth grade teacher Amanda Duplessy was surprised with a prestigious national award Wednesday morning, recognizing her as one of the top educators in the U.S. Duplessy was bestowed the Milken Educator Award for Mississippi, hailed as … Continued
The 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) shows that many Mississippi K-12 students are bucking national academic improvement trends. The biannual NAEP, also known as The Nation’s Report Card, measures comparative academic achievement of U.S. fourth and eighth grade students. … Continued
The 60th Annual Dixie National Rodeo will soon be underway in Mississippi’s capital city with cowboys and cowgirls set to compete in all the familiar events. For those looking to come out to the state fairgrounds in Jackson to enjoy … Continued
It’s no surprise that the buzz around Lane Kiffin’s football program at Ole Miss has elevated, and the numbers are proving such. This past season, Rebel home games generated more than $325 million in economic impact, a report from Visit … Continued
The New Orleans Saints and the Mississippi High School Activities Association are collaborating to launch high school flag football for female student-athletes in the Magnolia State. Per officials, the sport’s debut in the state is set to begin this spring … Continued
Residents of northeast Mississippi will soon have a new ambulance service provider. North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) announced that Pafford Emergency Medical Services will soon take over the Tupelo-based medical provider’s ground and air patient transportation operations. An exact date … Continued