Mississippi’s public schools have seen an overall improvement in grades in recent years, a report from the state’s department of education reveals. The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released accountability grades for the 2023-24 school year, which show 85.7% of … Continued
Ole Miss defensive tackle JJ Pegues has been named a semifinalist for the 2024 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy. The announcement came on Tuesday with Pegues, a member of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, being featured among 11 football players who … Continued
Mississippi’s insurance commissioner is encouraging the public to use an online tool to help people save money on life insurance policies. According to Commissioner Mike Chaney, more than 1,600 Mississippians used the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ life insurance policy … Continued
Authorities have identified a man who was found deceased near the Waller Craft Center in Ridgeland over a month ago. On August 7, Ridgeland police responded to the 900 block of Rice Road after a surveyor notified law enforcement that … Continued
Three Mississippi universities have received grants from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) towards projects that will improve public safety and strengthen law enforcement in the Southern District of the state. The DOJ’s Office of Justice Programs awarded the trio … Continued
The Southern Miss men’s and women’s golf teams now have what officials believe is “one of the premier facilities in all of Division I” after the ribbon was cut last Friday at the Giddis Golf Center. Located at the Hattiesburg … Continued
The Mississippi Science Festival returns this week and is expected to attract amateur and professional scientists from all over the state. Held from Sept. 18-21 at the LeFleur Museum District, the nationally recognized festival brings the community together to celebrate … Continued
The trial is now underway in Rankin County for Carly Madison Gregg, a 15-year-old accused of shooting and killing her mother as well as attempting to kill her stepfather back in March. Gregg is charged with the murder of her … Continued
The sample ballot for the November 5 general election is now available in Mississippi. According to Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson, the order of the sample ballot was set forth by the State Board of Election Commissioners in accordance … Continued
A pair of Ole Miss football players are in the Southeastern Conference’s (SEC) spotlight after the Rebels defeated Wake Forest 40-6 on the road over the weekend. Quarterback Jaxson Dart has been recognized as the SEC’s co-offensive player of the … Continued