Starkville’s only hospital is closer to having a new owner. WTVA reported that the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors signed a definitive asset purchase agreement on Wednesday, allowing Baptist Memorial Health Care to purchase the Oktibbeha County Regional Hospital (OCH) … Continued
The Biloxi Shuckers are teaming up once again with Sparklight, a leading broadband provider and longtime sponsor of the team, to host Sparklight Night on Friday, Aug. 22, when the Shuckers face off against the Chattanooga Lookouts. Gates open at … Continued
Mississippi drivers can expect major savings at the pump on Thursday with a can’t-miss deal rolled out by Circle K. The convenience store chain is hosting its Inner Circle Fuel Day, giving Inner Circle reward members 40 cents off per … Continued
Officials overseeing public colleges and universities in Mississippi have begun the search for a new president at Jackson State. The Institutions of Higher Learning’s Board of Trustees announced Thursday that board vice president Dr. Steven Cunningham, a graduate of Jackson … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health has declared a public health emergency over rising infant mortality rates – now the highest the state has seen in over a decade. “Too many Mississippi families are losing their babies before their first … Continued
Two Florida residents are now behind bars after being busted for drugs in Mississippi. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday morning that on Aug. 19, the department’s narcotics task force identified two vehicles suspected of trafficking drugs at a … Continued
Thursday will be sunny with the usual afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service. Northern Mississippi Today will be mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs will be in … Continued
A 15-year-old student is behind bars for allegedly pulling a gun on his fellow students and then firing in the direction of a school bus, according to the Gulfport Police Department. Lt. Jason DuCré confirmed officers took Kaiden Jeremiah Ashford … Continued
A large portion of the Mississippi State fanbase jumped for joy Wednesday when the university revealed the beloved interlocking logo would be available for use all season long. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss why this decision was the right … Continued
As Mississippi students return to classrooms, health officials are reminding parents to have open conversations with their children about the dangers of tobacco use. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 90% of adults who smoke … Continued