The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is lacking 400 laborers according to Northern District Commissioner John Caldwell. While skilled laborers are essential, Caldwell explained that the department is struggling to hire unskilled workers because the hourly rate is not enticing … Continued
The deadline for the next round of applications for the 2023 Spring Session in Mississippi’s “Stay in the ‘Sip Fellowship” program is right around the corner, with the due date quickly approaching at the end of September. In early 2022, … Continued
For the twelfth year in a row, the University of Mississippi has been named one of the top public universities in America. Ole Miss was listed as No. 72 among public universities in the U.S. News “Best Colleges” for 2022-23 … Continued
Businesses across Mississippi’s capital city continue to feel the stress of the ongoing water crisis in Jackson, leaving many to temporarily close shop within the past two weeks due to the unsteady status of the water pressure. As for the … Continued
Over one year has passed since the start of the debate between Jackson city officials regarding trash collection contractors, resulting in mounting legal costs from both the city council and Mayor Chowke Antar Lumumba. For months, Lumumba and the city … Continued
Northern Mississippi– Sunny today with highs in the upper 80s. Clear tonight with lows in the upper 50s. Central Mississippi– Sunny with highs in the mid to upper 80s today. Clear tonight with lows in the upper 50s. Southern Mississippi– … Continued
People are already talking about Mississippi State’s Saturday showdown with LSU in Baton Rouge as more than just a big game for this season. Does this game potentially define the legacy of Mike Leach in Starkville? Brian Hadad and Robbie … Continued
Sergeant First Class Blake Hedrick and Staff Sergeant Eric McElhenney have been recognized by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS) and the Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division for their heroic actions. The two officers swiftly responded to an accident with … Continued
It’s been less than a week since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, ending her 70-year reign in Britain’s monarchy. Currently, the late queen’s coffin procession has commenced in Scotland, allowing the public to pay … Continued
It’s been almost two weeks since President Joe Biden approved Jackson’s emergency declaration over the city’s water crisis, leaving over 150,000 residents with little to no water. Now, after continuous fluctuations in the water pressure, officials have reported that the … Continued