One of Canada’s most wanted criminals captured in Mississippi
03/24/2026

One of Canada’s most wanted criminals captured in Mississippi

One of Canada’s most wanted criminals has been arrested nearly 1,000 miles away in Mississippi.U.S. Attorney Scott F. Leary announced that Adrian Walker, a Canadian national, was captured by federal and state law enforcement officials in Tupelo on Monday.Walker was wanted by the Toronto Police Servi

Public Service Commission to host energy workforce summit on April 2
03/24/2026

Public Service Commission to host energy workforce summit on April 2

The Mississippi Public Service Commission is looking to address the evolving needs of the state’s energy sector while exploring workforce recruitment strategies.To accomplish those goals, an energy workforce and education summit will take place at the Woolfolk Building in downtown Jackson on Thursda

Mississippi state health officer on shortlist for CDC director: report
03/24/2026

Mississippi state health officer on shortlist for CDC director: report

As the Trump administration works to find a new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Mississippi’s state health officer is reportedly on the shortlist for the position.The Washington Post reported Dr. Dan Edney is one of three names being floated around by administration offic

Mississippi State University officials visit with Pope Leo XIV while in Rome
03/24/2026

Mississippi State University officials visit with Pope Leo XIV while in Rome

A delegation of officials representing Mississippi State University visited with religious royalty while in Italy.The group met with Pope Leo XIV, the first American to head the Catholic Church, while visiting the future home of Mississippi State’s international programs in Rome. Mississippi State h

Support effort grows for vendors after fire at Mississippi Trade Mart
03/23/2026

Support effort grows for vendors after fire at Mississippi Trade Mart

Community members are being asked to rally behind small businesses impacted by a fire that forced an abrupt end to an event-filled weekend at the Mississippi Trade Mart in downtown Jackson.The annual Spring Market and 4 Children Consignment Sale, which draws vendors and visitors from across the stat

Mississippi city lands on Southern Living’s list of top beach getaways
03/23/2026

Mississippi city lands on Southern Living’s list of top beach getaways

Southern Living has released its list of the Top 20 Beach Getaways in the South, and one Mississippi Gulf Coast city earned a spot among the region’s most popular destinations.Ocean Springs ranked No. 19 in the reader-powered survey, which drew more than 17,000 responses. The city was recognized for

McCrory elevated to lead Biloxi High boys basketball program
03/23/2026

McCrory elevated to lead Biloxi High boys basketball program

The Biloxi High School boys’ basketball program has named its fourth head coach in 57 years, promoting from within to replace longtime leader Seber Windham.Biloxi announced Monday it was elevating assistant coach Randy McCrory to head coach, succeeding Windham, the program’s all-time winningest coac

Pearl River County woman fesses up to committing SNAP fraud
03/23/2026

Pearl River County woman fesses up to committing SNAP fraud

A Pearl River County woman has fessed up to defrauding a federal food assistance program.Officials with the Mississippi Department of Human Services announced Monday that Betsy Johnson pleaded guilty to fraudulent activity related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Johnson is reported

Supreme Court sounds skeptical of Mississippi’s late-arriving ballots law
03/23/2026

Supreme Court sounds skeptical of Mississippi’s late-arriving ballots law

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority on Monday sounded skeptical of state laws that allow the counting of late-arriving mail ballots, a persistent target of President Donald Trump.The court heard arguments in a case from Mississippi that also could affect voters in 13 other st

Mississippi landowners urged to be on alert for tree-killing beetles
03/23/2026

Mississippi landowners urged to be on alert for tree-killing beetles

As temperatures rise in Mississippi, landowners are urged to be on the lookout for one pesky insect known to wreak havoc on trees.Forestry specialists with Mississippi State University Extension Service warn that bark beetles could be on the hunt for trees to destroy, especially after January’s ice

Salt-N-Pepa, TLC bringing It’s Iconic Tour to Brandon
03/23/2026

Salt-N-Pepa, TLC bringing It’s Iconic Tour to Brandon

A pair of Grammy-winning groups are joining forces on a new tour, one that will include a stop in Mississippi this September.Salt-N-Pepa and TLC announced their It’s Iconic Tour on Monday. The tour will include 34 stops across 22 states and Canada, with the lone Mississippi performance set for Sept.

Doobie Brothers making pair of Mississippi stops in October
03/23/2026

Doobie Brothers making pair of Mississippi stops in October

Mississippi yacht rockers are in for a big treat this year with legendary band The Doobie Brothers set to make two stops at local venues.The Grammy Award-winning, platinum-selling legends – inducted into both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame – will take the stage at the

Alcorn State falls to South Alabama 73-65 in WNIT opening round
03/22/2026

Alcorn State falls to South Alabama 73-65 in WNIT opening round

Alcorn State saw its season come to an end Saturday afternoon as the Braves fell 73-65 to South Alabama in the opening round of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament in Lorman.Alcorn State finished the 2025-26 campaign with a 17-14 record, while South Alabama is now 17-18 and advances to face

Tylertown native Jordan Anthony crowned world champion in 60m dash
03/21/2026

Tylertown native Jordan Anthony crowned world champion in 60m dash

Tylertown native Jordan Anthony is a world champion.Anthony, 21, logged a world-leading time of 6.41 seconds to claim 60m gold at the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland on Friday. The speedy Mississippian, who recently capped his collegiate career as a wide receiver on the Universit

International Paper announces plans for $225M packaging plant in Rankin County
03/21/2026

International Paper announces plans for $225M packaging plant in Rankin County

International Paper announced plans Friday to build a $225 million facility in Rankin County, with Gov. Tate Reeves touting it as a “great way to end the week.”Reeves, who has secured more economic development than any other governor in Mississippi history, was included in the paper company’s announ