The world is still mourning the loss of country music star and entertainment icon Dolly Parton more than two weeks after her death on Aug. 25.Magnolia Hill Productions President Sam Haskell, Parton’s longtime agent and a Mississippi agent, joined Mornings with Richard Cross on Thursday to talk about
For the second time in six months, General Atomics has announced a major expansion of its footprint in Mississippi.The company that creates technology for the U.S. military and other government agencies announced Thursday it is investing $87 million into its Lee County location. In March, General At
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks has updated the state’s chronic wasting disease (CWD) management zones.CWD is a highly contagious and fatal ailment among deer populations that damages portions of the animal’s brain and typically causes progressive loss of body condition,
Two more arrests have been made in connection with a mass shooting in Centreville, bringing the total number of people arrested to seven. The July 4 gunfire left two people dead and seven others injured.In the early-morning hours, shots rang out at a holiday gathering near Best G’s Store and the Orc
As the sun goes down, the Hattiesburg Zoo will light up with a Halloween twist, transforming the zoo into a festive world of glowing lights, family fun, and spooky sights.The venue’s annual “Zoo Boo – Where the Wild Things Glow!” is back for 12 nights in October. The event transforms the zoo into an
Mississippi’s infant mortality rate dropped in 2025, State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney has confirmed.Edney on Wednesday announced that an average of fewer than nine babies died per 1,000 live births last year. The figure was a noticeable dip from 2024’s figure of 9.7 babies dying per 1,000 births,
Former East Mississippi Community College football coach Buddy Stephens is protesting his firing from the school.Stephens, a five-time national champion who took the sports world by storm during the first two seasons of Netflix’s “Last Chance U,” was terminated in August after 18 seasons with the Li
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce and the Mississippi Beef Council are partnering to give veterans a special treat during the upcoming state fair.Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson announced that veterans and active military will be treated to a free brisket biscuit during the 167th Mi
Medical testing company Mayo Clinic Laboratories is establishing operations in Southaven, with plans to create 234 new jobs.The more than $30 million investment will support diagnostic testing and laboratory services for hospitals, clinicians, and healthcare systems to provide patients with accurate
The University of Mississippi Medical Center has earned national recognition for its telehealth services.A trio of Mississippi-based federal lawmakers announced Wednesday that UMMC had been awarded a $4.25 million grant for a five-year redesignation as a Telehealth Center of Excellence. The funding
Jackson State quarterback Jared Lockhart has been named the Southwestern Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week following his career night in the Tigers’ 66-14 win over Edward Waters.The sophomore gave his career-best performance against the Division II school, completing 17 of 25 passes f
Mississippi could be responsible for an estimated $75 million a year in SNAP benefit costs under new federal requirements as food pantries across the state report increased demand for assistance.Mississippi Food Network reported in August that visits across its network were up 36% from a year ago. T
A DeSoto County woman has been sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay more than $3 million in restitution for wire fraud, the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office announced.Katricia Smith, 47, was sentenced Tuesday after being arrested and prosecuted as part of the National Health Car
Madison County has cleared the way for a conference center and adjoining hotel.County officials gave the conference center the final nod of approval on Tuesday. The venue will be built near Topgolf in Ridgeland and within the Prado Vista development district. Officials said the facility will be 50,0
Former Ole Miss and NFL players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris will not suit up for LSU this season, despite legal efforts to get the two an extra year of collegiate eligibility.The Tigers on Tuesday finalized their 105-man roster with the addition of defensive end Gabriel Reliford and defensive
The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a pair of fatal crashes over the Labor Day enforcement period.According to MHP, the holiday enforcement period ran from Friday, Sept. 4, through Monday, Sept. 7. Troopers investigated 136 crashes and assisted 88 motorists. Officials reported that deadly wr
The 12th annual Mississippi Book Festival is coming to Jackson later this month with another day chock-full of all things literature.The book fest brings readers from across the country for author panels, book signings, workshops, and more. Last year, more than 23,000 readers visited the festival to
The Mississippi Mud Monsters have a new general manager — and it is quite the familiar face.On Tuesday, the Frontier League club announced that David Kerr had been promoted to the position. Kerr joined the Mud Monsters as assistant general manager in 2024 and helped build the organization ahead of i
Ole Miss stayed put at No. 9 in the Associated Press Top 25 after a nail-biting 41-38 win over No. 24 Louisville to kick off year one of the Pete Golding era.Trusted placekicker Lucas Carneiro drilled a 48-yard walk-off kick to lead the Rebels to victory in the only ranked-on-ranked matchup of the f
Leaders of the Southeastern Conference will meet Thursday to discuss whether to take the extraordinary step of kicking LSU out of the league in the wake of an ugly feud over whether players who spent time in the NFL should be allowed back on the team’s roster this season.On Tuesday, the SEC amended
Northwest Mississippi Community College kicked off a yearlong celebration marking its 100th anniversary with a ceremony Tuesday on its Senatobia campus.The Centennial Kickoff Celebration included the dedication of a historical marker, the unveiling of a portrait honoring Dean James P. McCormick, and
State Sen. Briggs Hopson is not seeking another term in the legislature and has quashed talks of a potential run for attorney general.The Republican from Vicksburg announced on social media that he is not seeking a sixth term in the 2027 election cycle. He also removed his name from possible content
A man passed away after an apparent drowning incident in Tishomingo County on Labor Day.Officials confirmed that 44-year-old Steven Hopper drowned in Pickwick Lake after falling off a cliff and into the water. Hopper was reportedly swimming with friends at the lake and took an approximately 15-foot
A Natchez man has been charged with three counts of aggravated assault domestic violence after an incident involving two women and an infant.On Sept. 4, deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on East Sulinda Street around 8:45 p.m. When they arrived, the disturbance they
