Northern Mississippi Mostly cloudy with a chance and showers and thunderstorms through this afternoon and highs in the lower to mid-70s. Cooler tonight with showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms and lows near 50. Central Mississippi Patchy fog in … Continued
Mississippi State opened its 2023-24 season without its superstar center Tolu Smith. You would never have known that from just looking at the box score of the Bulldogs’ rampant win over Arizona State. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk welcome the … Continued
Established in 1952 by the Mississippi Legislature, the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) is a defined benefit plan designed to provide benefits to the state’s public sector workforce. PERS provides benefits to eligible employees of state agencies, municipalities, counties, universities, … Continued
To honor all who have served, the Two Mississippi Museums are hosting a Veterans Day ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 9. The event, which will be held on the Entergy Mississippi Plaza in front of the museums, will begin at 10:30 … Continued
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has introduced legislation aimed at including two Mississippi landmarks in the footprint of the Natchez National Historical Park. Hyde-Smith released the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College Affiliated Areas Establishment Act on Tuesday, with … Continued
More than $15 million has been granted to Mississippi institutions to enhance allied health nursing programs across the state. Grants have been awarded to 17 community colleges, institutions of higher learning, health networks, and emergency services companies to sustain and … Continued
An Olive Branch preacher and teacher has been arrested on child exploitation charges. 30-year-old Kyle Hilleary was taken into custody by the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, November 7, and received a $250,000 bond. Prior to his arrest, Hilleary … Continued
A federal investigation has been opened into Lexington, Mississippi, and the city’s police department. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday announced that the civil pattern or practice investigation seeks to determine whether there are systemic violations of the … Continued
Coming off its first FBS win of the season, Southern Miss will look to keep the momentum going when the team faces off against Louisiana on Thursday night. The Golden Eagles, who defeated Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday, had not won a … Continued
In one of the biggest local races of the night, Joe Berlin has retained his position as sheriff in Jones County. Berlin, who was first elected in 2019, attained 33% of the vote to beat out a busy field of … Continued