Five former Rankin County sheriff’s deputies and one former Richland police officer have pleaded guilty to state charges in an ongoing case into their abuse and torture of two Black men. The six officers were sentenced in the Rankin County … Continued
Northern Mississippi Sunny today, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and through this evening. Highs will be in the mid-90s, with lows tonight in the lower 70s. Central Mississippi Sunny today with a chance of … Continued
Yes, I know it’s only preseason, but Sunday was a very assuring day for New Orleans Saints fans. My biggest takeaways from the Saints’ 26-24 win over the Kansas City Chiefs were: (1) They scored on the opening possession, going … Continued
In three Saturdays, Mississippi State will hit the field for real in their season opener. This past Saturday, the Bulldogs went through their first full scrimmage of the preseason. What did we learn about this team after that practice? Brian … Continued
Another big concert in Mississippi has been canceled last minute. Hours before Luke Bryan was set to perform in Brandon Sunday night, the country music star announced that he was canceling “under doctor advisement.” Bryan was forced to cancel shows … Continued
Record temperatures continue to be reached in parts of the Magnolia State. Saturday was the third day in a row that temperatures at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport exceeded 100 degrees, tying a record set a week ago for consecutive days … Continued
Following a near-constant string of severe weather from June 14-19, President Joe Biden has approved Mississippi’s request for a major disaster declaration. The move from the White House makes federal funding available to affected individuals and business owners in Jackson … Continued
A few weeks ago, I wrote that 2023 will go down as the summer of watermelon. I mentioned how I like to put salt on watermelon. I put salt on a lot of atypical things. Many times, it’s on sweet … Continued
Following last month’s severe weather in Winston County, the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved Mississippi’s request for assistance for homeowners and small businesses affected. Governor Tate Reeves made the announcement Friday afternoon, saying many in Winston County experienced economic … Continued
University of Southern Mississippi President Dr. Joe Paul and his wife, Meg, have committed $300,000 to support the leadership scholarship program. Paul announced the program as a priority early in his presidency, understanding that engaged students are a model of … Continued