If you’ve yet to read my colleagues’ previous “Next Up” columns, I strongly suggest you do so. They provide a compelling synopsis regarding the future of Mississippi’s millennials. In short, our time is now. It’s vitally important we know our … Continued
The Grove Collective has joined forces with six other major power players in college sports to form a collective collective, if you will, to help bring positive change to the sport in the NIL era. We talk about that, plus … Continued
Another round of severe weather is taking a toll on Mississippi communities. Governor Tate Reeves took to social media Thursday afternoon to announce that the city of Louisville and much of Winston County are experiencing intense flooding, which has damaged … Continued
North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) has released plans to lay off numerous employees over the coming weeks as hospital officials implement a new “redesign” plan. The health system sent out an email from CEO Shane Spees on Wednesday, attributing the … Continued
Nearly two dozen restaurants across Mississippi have been named winners of Wine Spectator’s 2023 Restaurant Awards. Wine Spectator, the world’s leading authority on wine, has recognized 3,505 dining destinations from all 50 states across the nation and 70 countries internationally during … Continued
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $875 million, making it the third-largest grand prize in the game’s history. The jackpot rolled after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Wednesday night, which was 23-35-45-66-67 and Powerball of 20. It’s … Continued
On Wednesday, Mississippi State Auditor Shad White addressed the U.S. House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Work and Welfare to discuss the largest welfare scandal in state history. Mississippi’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) scandal emerged in 2019 when … Continued
A Columbus city councilman is being investigated for his alleged role in an armed robbery at a local Waffle House. Police told The Commercial Dispatch that Ward 4 Councilman Pierre Beard was outside the restaurant and seen interacting with the … Continued
SuperTalk Mississippi Media’s 11th annual radiothon benefitting Palmer Home for Children is officially underway. Listeners from across Mississippi are invited to tune in to SuperTalk Mississippi from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a 12-hour radiothon featuring interviews by individuals … Continued
Northern Mississippi Patchy fog in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms through tonight. Highs will be in the lower 90s, with heat index readings anywhere from 111 to 116. Lows tonight will be in … Continued