The Mississippi Department of Transportation is lauding 2024 as a record year for infrastructure project investment. In Fiscal Year 2024, $1.2 billion in projects was approved, $255 million more than the record set in 2022. According to the department, the … Continued
Oh baby, there’s going to be a lot of Williams and Olivias in Mississippi schools. The state’s health department released its annual list of the most popular baby names in the Magnolia State. Taking the throne on the list of … Continued
After a 2-10 campaign in the first year of the Jeff Lebby era, Mississippi State is making a trio of staff changes as part of an effort to jumpstart a turnaround in Starkville. Two of the new staffers, Phil Loadholt and … Continued
A New Albany woman is heading into the new year with half a million dollars in her pocket. The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced that the lucky player won $500,000 with the purchase of a $20 My Lottery Dream Home scratch-off … Continued
After being down early in the second half, the Southern Miss men’s basketball team regrouped and managed to find an 80-70 win over crosstown rival William Carey on Monday night. The Golden Eagles’ surge was propelled by a historic performance … Continued
It should be a sunny day across the board as comfortable temperatures are expected to round out the calendar year in Mississippi. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service. Northern Mississippi A few clouds may linger in the … Continued
Mississippi State wrapped up non-conference play on Monday night with another win, meaning the Bulldogs head into SEC action with about as good a resume as you could have hoped for before the season tipped off. Brian Hadad and Robbie … Continued
Ocean Springs native and 2024 MLB All Star Garrett Crochet is leaving the Chicago White Sox for a new home. A handful of top prospects, including another Mississippi up-and-comer, were dealt to Chicago as part of the deal finalized earlier … Continued
As the calendar year nears its end, Mississippi Treasurer David McRae is touting a record-breaking 2024 in returning unclaimed money to residents. McRae says in 2024 alone, his office has given $40 million to those who had not received funds … Continued
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Monday endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson, providing crucial backing for the Louisiana Republican as he prepares for what is expected to be another contentious speakership race this week. Trump said … Continued