A record percentage of third-graders in Mississippi have passed the initial spring reading assessment administered annually. The Mississippi Department of Education reported Thursday that 25,399, or 77.3%, of pupils scored successful grades on the first go around. A total of … Continued
Voice of the Troy Trojans, Barry McKnight, previews final regular season series with Southern Miss. Plus, Southern Miss infielder Ozzie Pratt.
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi continues to rack up the awards. After being the only hospital in the state named to the “Best 250 Hospitals for 2025” list by Healthgrades a little over a month ago, the Oxford hospital was honored … Continued
One of Mississippi’s premiere music venues, the Brandon Amphitheater, will soon host its 100th show after officially opening to performers and the public in April 2018. “This milestone is a testament to the vision our city had for creating a … Continued
For the past six years, the city of McComb has been embroiled in controversy over its finances. A letter from the Mississippi state auditor’s office was delivered to city officials this week informing them that the state agency will be … Continued
A man dubbed a “throat-slashing murderer” by Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens will spend the remainder of his life behind bars. Ryan Christopher Hopkins was convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the death … Continued
Ever wanted to own an island, or at least part of one? Well, now’s your chance with a portion of Horn Island going up for sale right off the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Horn Island, which sits about eight miles off … Continued
The No. 3 Ole Miss men’s golf team is advancing to the NCAA Championship for the 13th time in program history. After recording a runner-up finish in the Tallahassee regional, Chris Malloy’s club will head back to Oxford to gear … Continued
A heavily trafficked bridge connecting two sides of Mississippi’s largest lake is currently shut down for safety reasons. Engineers with the state have dubbed the Graysport Crossing bridge over Grenada Lake unsafe for travel, as unspecified deficiencies have been detected … Continued
A pair of federal lawmakers from Mississippi are leading the way in promoting legislation aimed at protecting local seafood producers and protecting American consumers from untested foreign products. U.S. Rep. Mike Ezell (R-Miss.), along with Julia Letlow (R-La.) and Troy … Continued