New Orleans nonprofit Hogs for the Cause has announced plans to fund an updated hospital space for children diagnosed with cancer through a $1.5 million gift to Children’s of Mississippi in Jackson. The donation, which was raised through the annual … Continued
NASA has conducted the second round of hot fire tests in a final 12-test certification series aimed at paving the way for producing new RS-25 engines. Test engineers conducted a full-duration test of more than eight minutes on an RS-25 … Continued
An arrest has been made stemming from a man being shot and killed while walking his dog in Yazoo City. Police Chief Terry Gann reported that officers took Ladwell Japeth Roma Brown into custody on Wednesday. An anonymous tip led … Continued
The Institutions for Higher Learning didn’t have to look too far for a new president of Jackson State University. After months of conversations and closed-door meetings, the IHL Board of Trustees voted on Thursday in favor of Dr. Marcus L. … Continued
The 2023 high school football championships have begun for private and independent schools in the Magnolia State with games kicking off on Thursday. Follow below to keep up with scores of championship games from each classification of the Midsouth Association … Continued
Mississippi Congressman Michael Guest is leading the charge to expel controversial Representative George Santos from the House after proof emerged he used campaign funds for personal expenses. The House Ethics Committee, chaired by Guest, on Thursday, released a 56-page report … Continued
A former deputy clerk for the Lawrence County Tax Collector’s Office has been arrested and charged with embezzlement and computer fraud. Hollie Summers was taken into custody by special agents from the state auditor’s office after allegedly reversing transactions for … Continued
The Gulf South Conference announced its postseason awards Thursday with Delta State taking home two of the five major honors. Head coach Todd Cooley was voted GSC Coach of the Year for the second consecutive season after leading the Statesmen … Continued
A Texas man pleaded guilty to illegally obtaining more than $400,000 in COVID-19 economic assistance loans through Mississippi accounts. Court documents show that 30-year-old Ganiyu Abayomi Jimoh of Houston, Texas, conspired with others to commit wire fraud by opening numerous … Continued
Biloxi-based Keesler Federal Credit Union is spreading generosity this holiday season with its giveback program drawings for customers. The drawings, held in both November and December, will award $1,000 to 60 members. 30 winners will be selected each month. Members … Continued