NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley has followed through on his $1 million pledge to Jackson State University. The basketball icon turned analyst has sent the first installment of $100,000 to the university. The funds will be used to support … Continued
A Brookhaven man is behind bars for allegedly killing three people, including a pregnant woman and her unborn child. The Daily Leader reports that 21-year-old Kevin White was taken into custody for a Saturday night shooting that left three people … Continued
Severe storms will be possible today and Tuesday afternoon into the early evening. The main threats will be damaging wind gusts and quarter-size hail. Northern Mississippi– Partly sunny today with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms through this evening. … Continued
Mississippi State lost a recruiting battle to Ole Miss on Saturday in the latest skirmish between the two bitter rivals in this talented laden class of 2024. Why are so many kids staying in-state in this cycle, why so many … Continued
As Mississippians begin to embark on their Fourth of July travel plans, the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) is preparing for the 2023 Independence Day holiday travel period. The enforcement period will begin on Monday, July 3 at 6:00 a.m. and … Continued
Tyree Irving, the chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party, resigned Sunday after he allegedly put a $250,000 donation to the party in jeopardy. “The past week has been very stressful for me, and especially my family, due to the circulation of … Continued
Mississippi’s 73rd annual Choctaw Indian Fair is right around the corner, and the reigning Choctaw Princess has been active in promoting the tribe’s culture throughout the past year. Cadence Raine Nickey earned the crown in 2022 after having the highest … Continued
One former Magnolia State governor has been inducted into the Mississippi Gaming Hall of Fame. On Thursday at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi, the Mississippi Gaming and Hospitality Association held its latest induction ceremony to introduce the newest hall of … Continued
Independence Day is right around the corner and the Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is encouraging residents to practice firework safety throughout the holiday weekend. “Use common sense when shooting fireworks at home,” State Fire Marshal and Insurance Commissioner … Continued
Dr. Tracy Cook will be taking up the position of Interim President at Alcorn State University in one week, according to the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning. The Board of Trustees approved the changes in the … Continued