The 163rd Mississippi State Fair kicked off on Thursday at the fairgrounds in Jackson. “The state fair continues to grow each year incorporating new activities for 11 days of fun-filled, family entertainment,” Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson said. … Continued
Following decades of success on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Rolls-Royce has completed a major investment in its Pascagoula naval site. The new 26,000-square-foot facility will utilize foundry and machining equipment provided by a U.S. Department of Defense DPA Title III … Continued
Secretary of State Michael Watson has introduced a new initiative with the goal to curb human trafficking in the Magnolia State. According to Watson, the Mississippi Businesses Against Trafficking (MBAT) will work as a training program in which businesses can access … Continued
As a water crisis continues across Mississippi’s capital city, officials from Hinds County have missed a deadline to apply for funds from the Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure (MCWI) Grant Program. The funds, which were anticipated to total up to … Continued
A former local airport director has been arrested after allegedly using the airport’s debit card for over $9,000 in personal expenses. Announced Thursday by State Auditor Shad White, former Director of the Tunica Airport Eric Konupka is accused of using … Continued
Cloudless skies and sun accompanied by warmer temperatures will be seen across the majority of Mississippi today, with cooler temperatures to follow overnight. Northern Mississippi: Sunny skies will be seen throughout the majority of the northern portion of Mississippi today … Continued
Mississippi State’s offense centers around the pass, and hardly any defense in the country is worse in the air than the Arkansas Razorbacks. Can their beleaguered secondary do anything to slow down Will Rogers and the Air Raid? Brian Hadad … Continued
Mississippi State and Arkansas face off Saturday in a game that will see the winner continue its march towards a top bowl, and the loser left struggling for answers. Brian Hadad catches up with Andrew Hutchinson of BestofArkansasSports.com to preview … Continued
Mississippi non-profit Extra Table will be hosting a fundraising event called “The Inaugural Bourbon Festival” at the end of October to raise money for over 50 food pantries across the state. The festival will feature over 100 bourbons that will … Continued
Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr., who has been accused of killing Jimmie “Jay” Lee, is claiming that he is being detained behind bars illegally in a lawsuit filed against the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department. The 22-year-old was arrested on July 22 … Continued