As the Jackson Public School District moves forward with a plan to close 16 schools due to declining enrollment, lawmakers in Washington, D.C. are pledging to help in repurposing the buildings. Congressman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., on Tuesday offered federal funds … Continued
Northern Mississippi Partly sunny with a chance of sprinkles in the morning and showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs will be in the lower 80s. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a chance of sprinkles after midnight and lows … Continued
A year ago, Mississippi State fans were wondering what kind of excitement Coach Chris Jans would bring to their basketball program. Today. the expectation level is high for the Bulldogs coming off an NCAA Tournament appearance. Brian Hadad spoke with … Continued
Candidates vying for statewide office gathered at the Mississippi Economic Council’s annual Hobnob event with the two people running for governor stealing the show. In what will be one of the final times Mississippians hear from both gubernatorial candidates before … Continued
Is Delta State still in a good position to make the Division II playoffs after last week’s loss to West Florida? J.T. discusses this and more with Cory Guinn, who covers the Gulf South Conference for D2Football.com. The post From … Continued
The former chief financial officer of a Mississippi-based pipeline and construction company has been sentenced to serve two years in prison for an employment tax crime. Julian Russ, a Houma, Louisiana native, was accused of willfully failing to report and … Continued
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Cadence Bank is selling its insurance operations for nearly $1 billion. Arthur J. Gallagher & Company, an American global insurance brokerage and risk management services firm headquartered in Chicago, announced Tuesday that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire … Continued
AGUP Equipment, a Mississippi-based John Deere supplier, has broken ground on its central support offices. The new offices, which will be located in Flora, will serve as a nerve center for AGUP’s multi-state operations as the company and its employment … Continued
Democratic Congressman Bennie Thompson is voicing his concerns regarding the war between Israel and Hamas. Thompson — a ranking member of the House Committee on Homeland Security — said during a hearing on Wednesday that he has several concerns about the Iranian … Continued