A new Mississippi Writers Trail marker has been unveiled at the Rail Spike Trail in Greenwood, memorializing the artistic contributions of civil rights activist and author Endesha Ida Mae Holland. The author of six plays, Holland is best known for … Continued
The Indianola police officer accused of shooting 11-year-old Aderrien Murry in the chest has been suspended without pay. According to attorney Carlos Moore, who is representing the 11-year-old, Murry was shot by Sgt. Greg Capers despite being unarmed and obeying … Continued
Unmanned aerial systems designer and manufacturer Hush Aerospace has announced plans to move operations to a facility in Tupelo, with the relocation project expected to cost $13.975 million. The Virginia-based company will establish a state-of-the-art facility for the assembly, manufacturing, … Continued
Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) has announced plans to forgive over $2.3 million in student debt for those enrolled from the fall of 2021 until the spring of 2023. The funding allows the university to apply financial aid to the … Continued
The mother of Joseph Spring is the latest to be arrested as officials continue to search for the escaped inmate. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said Tuesday morning that Angela Spring, 50, has been taken into custody and charged with … Continued
The Coast Guard Sector Lower Mississippi River has responded to a discharge of oil from a barge located near Natchez. Kirby Inland Marine reported a discharge from one of their barges being transported by the towing vessel Leviticus at mile … Continued
Severe storms capable of damaging wind gusts and large hail will be possible this afternoon and evening in parts of Mississippi. According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, a brief tornado cannot be ruled out. Northern Mississippi– Partly sunny … Continued
The cause of death for Mississippi native and Olympic sprinter Tori Bowie has been revealed. According to reports from USA Today and TMZ, autopsy results from the Orange County Medical Examiner’s Office show Bowie died from complications from childbirth. The … Continued
Despite allowing seven hits from Southern Miss, the Tennessee Volunteers shut out the Golden Eagles 5-0 to earn a berth in the 2023 NCAA College World Series in Omaha on Monday night. Tennessee starter Drew Beam (9-4) gave up all seven … Continued
A few months back, Mississippi State football’s search for an offensive coordinator had rumors flying, reports becoming useless in hours, and fans wondering what exactly was going on. Mississippi State baseball’s search for a new pitching coach seems to be … Continued