Ole Miss football is one month away from kicking off a new era under a new yet familiar head coach in Pete Golding. The team began preseason camp Thursday, and Golding is looking to expedite the process of having the players mentally prepared for the inevitable ebbs presented throughout the regular
The identity of a woman found hanging from a tree behind a Jackson home has been released.The woman, who was found dead on Monday night, was identified as 29-year-old Tasia Fortune.Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard previously said that the Jackson Police Department is investigating after the woma
Federal aid is still available for Mississippians impacted by a tornado outbreak this past May.The U.S. Small Business Administration said Thursday that disaster assistance remains available for residents, businesses, and private nonprofits impacted by the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line win
Drake Bassett, the president and CEO of Palmer Home for Children, has announced he will retire after nearly 15 years with the nonprofit that provides campus care, foster care, and transitional services to Mississippi children in need.“For nearly 15 years, it’s been a pleasure and a real privilege to
Industrial tank manufacturer Bishopric Industries is expanding operations in Natchez with a $5.75 million corporate investment.Formerly Enerfab Process Solutions, Bishopric Industries prides itself as an industry leader in engineering, fabrication, and execution of process tanks, pressure vessels, a
It’s not uncommon in this day and age of college football for teams to have roster overhauls. Losing players to the transfer portal or the draft is very common, and often, coaches will find themselves with a good portion of new faces every season.But 73 new players is unprecedented, and that’s what
A Copiah County man was charged with manufacturing marijuana after an illegal farm was discovered at his residence.According to the Copiah County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, Michael Whittington was discovered growing his own marijuana after a search warrant was executed at his home in Crystal S
A Vancleave woman has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to causing a drunken-driving crash that killed a man on Biloxi’s Popps Ferry Bridge.Katelyn Anita Posey, 24, pleaded guilty Thursday to felony DUI causing death. Judge Randi P. Mueller sentenced her to 25 years in the custody of th
As concerns about cybercrime continue to grow in Mississippi, the state’s lieutenant governor has announced a new select committee focused on protecting government systems, providing more resources to law enforcement, and reviewing penalties for cybercriminals.Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, a Republican
After some foster children were notified they would not receive a state-supported scholarship to attend college, a Mississippi nonprofit has stepped in to ensure applicants for the most recent cycle receive funding to pursue higher education.A handful of lawmakers joined Woodward Hines Education Fou
Mississippi State Auditor Shad White gave a teaser about his possible future political aspirations.After informing SuperTalk Mississippi News in May that he is not seeking a third term as auditor, White’s team on Tuesday announced that the state official will be more politically active once he retur
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced Wednesday that money has been made available through the state’s rural healthcare initiative, while expounding on efforts to meet the needs of residents in underserved areas.In a press conference, Reeves revealed that $81.7 million has been made available to or
While most confirmed cases of New World Screwworm in the U.S. have been detected in cattle, sheep and goats, animal health officials in Mississippi want pet owners to know dogs and cats are vulnerable to the pest.As of July 24, 42 total cases have been confirmed in Texas and New Mexico. Three of tho
A child was injured, and a driver was airlifted to a hospital following a crash involving a school bus in Lowndes County.The Mississippi Highway Patrol reported that the accident happened along Highway 45 just south of Artesia around 4 p.m. Tuesday. Officials said a car collided with the back end of
A woman was found dead hanging in a tree behind a Jackson home on Monday night, prompting an investigation by the Jackson Police Department.Hinds County Coroner Jeremiah Howard confirmed to The Clarion-Ledger that police are investigating after the woman’s body was discovered in the backyard of a va
With Millsaps’ planned departure from the Southern Athletic Association being announced earlier this summer, some Division III fans have naturally questioned whether the Majors’ rivalry with Belhaven will continue.While Millsaps and Belhaven have never competed in the same conference – despite the s
The Mississippi Food Network has named Karli Coughlin as its new chief executive officer.MFN is a nonprofit food distribution organization that distributes more than 2.3 million pounds of food and feeds over 163,000 people every month. They send out food and goods across 430 member agencies in Missi
A former teammate of Nolan Wells is fighting back against accusations made against him and multiple arrests have been made in connection with alleged threats made toward law enforcement and witnesses involved in the 18-year-old’s death investigation.The family Bart Edmiston Jr., a punter at the Univ
The Southeastern Conference recently released its preseason All-SEC teams, as voted on by members of the media ahead of the 2026 season, with Mississippi State defensive back Kelley Jones landing on the second team.Bryant McFadden believes that wasn’t nearly enough.The two-time Super Bowl champion w
A former Clinton Sonic employee has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for armed robbery of another Sonic.According to Madison and Rankin Counties District Attorney “Bubba” Bramlett, police officers were dispatched around 6 a.m. on Jan. 7, 2026, to the Sonic on Highway 51 in Ridgeland for an armed
The preseason hype continues for Ole Miss, this time with the Rebels cracking the top 10 of the AFCA Coaches Poll.Ole Miss, going into year one of the Pete Golding era landed at No. 10 in the rankings after concluding the most recent campaign as one of the top programs in College Football. The Rebel
Packaging solutions provider DRC Industries is setting up shop in the Mississippi Golden Triangle with a $4 million investment.The Mississippi Development Authority announced Tuesday that the company is planning to create 50 new jobs in Lowndes County. Headquartered in Kentucky, DRC Industries provi
The federal government is assisting efforts by Mississippi communities to recover from Tropical Storm Arthur.Gov. Tate Reeves announced Tuesday morning that President Donald Trump approved the state’s request for a major disaster declaration for counties impacted by the severe storms, tornadoes, str
Mississippi Attorney General has entered a crowding field of Republicans looking to be the state’s next governor.Fitch first announced her candidacy during a Tuesday interview on Mornings with Richard Cross. She joins Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson and former Speaker of the House P
