Stennis Space Center welcomes Joseph Schuyler as new deputy director
08/21/2026

Stennis Space Center welcomes Joseph Schuyler as new deputy director

Stennis Space Center in Mississippi has a new deputy director.NASA has named Joseph R. Schuyler as the new deputy director at the agency’s facility near Bay St. Louis. He will fill a vacancy left by Christine Powell, who was recently promoted to director of the center. Powell is the first female to

Ground broken on pedestrian bridge connecting museums in Jackson
08/21/2026

Ground broken on pedestrian bridge connecting museums in Jackson

Ground has been broken on a project aimed at connecting museums, parks, and trails in Jackson.Federal, state, and city officials, along with other local leaders gathered in the LeFleur’s Bluff area of Jackson on Wednesday to break ground on a multi-million-dollar pedestrian bridge. The bridge will o

Solero Technologies creating 86 new jobs in Water Valley with $14M investment
08/20/2026

Solero Technologies creating 86 new jobs in Water Valley with $14M investment

Automotive parts manufacturer Solero Technologies is expanding its operations in Water Valley with a $14 million investment.The Mississippi Development Authority announced Thursday that the company will add 14 new manufacturing lines at its existing facility and make upgrades to support its producti

Mississippi to host LEGO Brick Convention for first time
08/20/2026

Mississippi to host LEGO Brick Convention for first time

Things keep getting better for LEGO fans in Mississippi as the Magnolia State is set to get its first-ever Brick Convention.Soon after Mississippians learned the state’s first LEGO Store was coming to Ridgeland, Brick Convention announced it would bring the event to Mississippi for the first time.Th

Former Ole Miss basketball coach Andy Kennedy named interim AD at UAB
08/20/2026

Former Ole Miss basketball coach Andy Kennedy named interim AD at UAB

Former Ole Miss men’s basketball coach Andy Kennedy has been named interim athletics director at his alma mater.UAB announced on Wednesday that it had parted ways with longtime AD Mark Ingraham, who had overseen the Blazers’ athletics programs for 11 years. In the meantime, Kennedy has been tasked w

Mississippi native eliminated from ‘America’s Got Talent’ quarterfinals
08/20/2026

Mississippi native eliminated from ‘America’s Got Talent’ quarterfinals

One of the two Mississippi natives to make it to the live quarterfinal rounds of “America’s Got Talent” on Aug. 18 has been eliminated.Ashford Sanders of Canton was one of seven eliminated in the opening round of the live quarterfinals. Typically, three of the 11 contestants per round move on to the

Woman charged after hit-and-run involving school bus in Bentonia
08/19/2026

Woman charged after hit-and-run involving school bus in Bentonia

A woman is facing criminal charges for her alleged role in a hit-and-run involving a school bus.The Yazoo County Sheriff’s Office said that Katherine Coleman is charged with driving while being impaired. Coleman is accused of fleeing the scene of a crash involving her vehicle and a school bus at the

Ole Miss’ Will Furniss, Judd Utermark announce return for 5th season
08/19/2026

Ole Miss’ Will Furniss, Judd Utermark announce return for 5th season

“Burn, baby burn” will likely ring out at Swayze Field once again, with Ole Miss first baseman Will Furniss announcing a return for a fifth season. Third baseman Judd Utermark also announced intentions to run it back with the Rebels.Both players announced their return on social media on Wednesday. F

Delta State announces details for 41st annual Pig Pickin’
08/19/2026

Delta State announces details for 41st annual Pig Pickin’

Details surrounding one of the favorite gatherings among Delta State football fans have been announced.The 41st annual Pig Pickin’ is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5, with most events taking place at Statesmen Park on the campus in Cleveland. The event will feature a Mississippi Barbecue Network-san

Jackson County DA reiterates law limits comments on Nolan Wells investigation
08/19/2026

Jackson County DA reiterates law limits comments on Nolan Wells investigation

The Jackson County district attorney has issued a statement following criticism from the family of Nolan Wells’ legal team over how she is handling the investigation into the Ocean Springs teenager’s death.Angel Myers McIlrath, nearly one month after releasing a video statement on July 23, released

Brandon High School football placed on probation for practice violations
08/18/2026

Brandon High School football placed on probation for practice violations

Brandon High School has been placed on probation for violating practice rules.Mississippi High School Activities Association Executive Director Rickey Neaves confirmed to SuperTalk Mississippi News on Tuesday that the Bulldogs have been fined and placed on probation for one year for practicing in pa