After 15 floor votes, Congressman Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., has officially been named Speaker of the House, occupying the seat that was formerly held by Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. While McCarthy did not meet the 218-vote threshold typically necessary to secure a … Continued
Mississippi football coaching legend Jim Carmody has passed away at the age of 89. Carmody, who was best known as the head football coach at Southern Miss (1982-1987), has a deep background in the Magnolia State. Prior to taking over … Continued
Mississippi Public Safety Commissioner has announced the appointment of Anthony “Tony” Carleton as the new director of the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer Training Academy (MLEOTA). Carleton has an extensive background with over 20 years in law enforcement. “We are pleased … Continued
The post SuperTalk Eagle Hour: Mike Hammett, play-by-play voice for Louisiana-Monroe, previews the Warhawks matchup with Golden Eagles men’s basketball Saturday, Patrick Magee from NOLA.com talks Saints and we introduce Ben Milam who will be co-hosting the SuperTalk Eagle Hour … Continued
The NCAA Division I transformation committee has recently issued a report recommending for the NCAA Basketball Tournament, better known as March Madness, to expand from 68 teams to at least 90 in the future. Ole Miss head basketball coach Kermit … Continued
Today marks the two-year anniversary of the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Congressman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., who was appointed by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to chair the select committee that investigated the attack, has taken some … Continued
Mardi Gras events across Mississippi are kicking off as the countdown to Fat Tuesday begins, with the majority of the fun taking place on the coast. Here’s a list of parades, parties, and special events that will be held throughout … Continued
Four Mississippi baseball players have been tabbed as preseason All-Americans by Perfect Game. Southern Miss ace Tanner Hall and Ole Miss shortstop Jacob Gonzalez were selected as first-teamers, while Rebels pitcher Hunter Elliot and Mississippi State outfielder Colton Ledbetter were … Continued
The U.S. House of Representatives has yet to elect a House Speaker since Republicans officially became the majority party following the 2022 midterm elections. While Congressman Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., was the presumed favorite to occupy the position formerly held by … Continued
Former Tupelo Mayor Jason Shelton has been appointed by President Joe Biden to a regional leadership role at the General Services Administration (GSA). On Thursday, Biden announced five individuals that will be taking positions at the GSA and Department of … Continued