Mississippi has joined 11 other states as part of a nationwide initiative to boost workforce training and improve economic outcomes for working adults. AccelerateMS, the Magnolia State’s lead office for workforce development strategy and coordination, announced Thursday that the state … Continued
For the first time in his career, veteran slugger and former Mississippi State Bulldog Brent Rooker will compete in the MLB Home Run Derby. Rooker announced via Instagram on Thursday that he has accepted an invitation to compete in the … Continued
As sports success in Oxford has elevated to new heights, Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter has earned a contract extension. Though the university announced the extension on Thursday, contract details were not immediately made available. Carter, who holds the … Continued
During an “urgent need” for donations, Mississippi Blood Services is looking to incentivize folks to give to help their neighbors in need. Officials report being in urgent need of O+, A+, A-, B-, and O blood types. To spur donations, … Continued
One of the best to ever toe the rubber at Pete Taylor Park has achieved hall of fame status. Former Southern Miss ace Nick Sandlin will be inducted into the Conference USA Hall of Fame’s as part of the 2025 … Continued
A former Centreville police officer accused of selling guns not belonging to him for a profit has been arrested. State Auditor Shad White reports that Patrick Harris sold three semi-automatic pistols belonging to the Centreville Police Department to an unspecified … Continued
After a decade dedicated to the enhancement and conservation of Mississippi’s outdoors, Scott Coopwood has departed from his position on the state wildlife commission. Coopwood, a Cleveland native, spent 10 years on the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks … Continued
Showers and thunderstorms are likely across Mississippi today. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service. Northern Mississippi Today will be partly sunny with showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs will be near 90, with the highest … Continued
Mississippi State’s roster still has some players that aren’t up to the level of their SEC counterparts, but that is certainly not the case when you’re talking about the Bulldog running backs. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk take a look … Continued
Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons is giving back to his home state of Mississippi in more ways than one. After hosting a free football camp in Starkville last week – a camp that not only saw youth get to … Continued