The 14th annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival kicks off tonight at 7 p.m. in Jackson County. The four-day event will feature over 120 songwriters from around both the state and the nation, with live performances being held at 13 different venues … Continued
Tyree Irving, the recently ousted chair of the Mississippi Democratic Party, is now suing the party and claiming that he should still be in charge. On Tuesday, Irving and other plaintiffs filed litigation in the Hinds County Chancery Court, asking … Continued
The former deputy city clerk for Ellisville has been arrested and charged with embezzlement following an investigation by the state auditor’s office. Emerald Wuertz is facing accusations of altering customers’ payments to their water accounts to embezzle funds that were … Continued
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) has received $22 million in funding for key infrastructure projects at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN). The funds were obtained through a collaborative effort with federal and state partners and utilizing JMAA Passenger … Continued
A Mississippi-based company has broken ground on a $7 million expansion in Batesville, with the project set to create up to 100 new team member jobs. ACI Building Systems held a groundbreaking ceremony last week to announce plans to add … Continued
Mars Wrigley President Anton Vincent, a native of Mississippi’s capital city, has donated $100,000 to Jackson State University to establish a scholarship in honor of his parents who served on the faculty for 25 years. The Pearl and George Vincent … Continued
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries in Mississippi will soon get an increase in funds they receive to cover costs for food and other necessities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that beginning Sunday, October 1, SNAP benefits will automatically … Continued
Mississippi Aquarium’s annual “Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars” fundraising event is set to kick off on Saturday, September 23. The event — which raises money for the coastal nonprofit each year — will feature ambassador animals, aquatic performances, and more on … Continued
Northern Mississippi Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s. Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers tonight. Lows will be in the mid-60s. Central Mississippi … Continued
Mississippi State knows it cannot have another performance like last Saturday if it wants any chance to win in South Carolina. Will the Bulldogs make the changes they have to if they want to be successful? Brian Hadad and Robbie … Continued