Jamie Miller is leaving the Mississippi Gulf Coast Business Council for a leadership position at Mississippi Power, the largest electric utility in the southeastern portion of the state.Mississippi Power announced Thursday that Miller has been named senior director of economic, workforce, and commun
Ground has been broken on a new $250 million center that federal, state, local, and healthcare officials believe will offer hope and positive outcomes for Mississippians battling cancer.Sitting congressional officials, state leaders, local legislators, and representatives of the University of Missis
Endorsements aren’t everything in a political race, but sometimes, a bigger or more familiar name attached to a candidate gives voters the nudge they need when casting their ballots on Election Day.For Mississippi’s 2026 U.S. Senate race, endorsements have been rolling in for Republican incumbent Ci
Mississippi State University will lead a five-year, multi-million-dollar program to strengthen global aquatic food systems through advanced research while creating benefits for U.S. agriculture, industry, and food security, starting with an $8 million award in the first year.Sponsored by the U.S. De
The city of Ridgeland will host its second annual pecan festival this weekend after rain washed out the event’s originally scheduled date earlier this month.According to Explore Ridgeland, the city’s tourism arm, the 2026 Ridgeland Pecan Festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30
PARIS (AP) — The NFL found a good match between team and international host when the Pittsburgh Steelers played in Dublin last year. Pittsburgh has strong Irish connections, notably with the Rooney family that owns the team.It might have gone one better this time.The New Orleans Saints are in Paris,
A fire broke out Wednesday evening at an assisted living home in Clinton, claiming the lives of two elderly people.Firefighters from several area departments responded to the blaze at Brookdale Senior Living just after 5 p.m. By 10 p.m., the fire was under control, and emergency personnel were worki
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced the passing of State Trooper Landon Murphy, who had been battling brain cancer.The death of Murphy, 27, was announced Wednesday in a Facebook post in which DPS officials honored the trooper for his dedication to protecting the people of Mississip
Tens of millions of dollars are being given to medical facilities across Mississippi as part of the state’s rural health transformation program.On Wednesday, Gov. Tate Reeves announced 60 awards totaling $32,606,496 through the program. The awards come as part of Mississippi’s $205.9 million first-y
President Donald Trump is coming to Mississippi to stump for Republican candidates ahead of next month’s midterms.The president will make a stop in Corinth on Monday, Oct. 26, just over a week ahead of the Nov. 3 elections. Mississippi’s current GOP field for congressional offices includes incumbent
Ole Miss head football coach Pete Golding has been added to the 2026 Paul “Bear” Bryant National Coach of the Year Award watch list.The award is given each January to a college football coach for contributions both on and off the field. Golding joins notable coaches like Alabama’s Kaelen DeBoer, Ohi
The 2026 Mississippi State Fair drew 514,000 visitors during its 11-day run, according to the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce.SuperTalk Mississippi News photographer Blake Harrell captured scenes from this year’s fair in Jackson. See our favorite photos in the gallery below.The Fe
Officials in one northeast Mississippi county have put a bounty on beavers.The Itawamba Soil and Water Conservation District is offering the public a cash reward for beaver tails turned in to its office. The reward is $15 per beaver tail.“Are you an Itawamba County Landowner? Do you have a problem w
Former Mississippi Department of Corrections commissioner Pelicia Hall is accused of taking money she did not earn while working as a state employee.State Auditor Shad White’s office issued a civil demand to Hall, alleging that she caused the government to lose more than $142,000 for fraudulent time
The famous Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Mississippi for the holidays.Mitchell Distributing announced on Facebook that the horses will make stops in cities across both the Gulf Coast and the Delta between Dec. 4 and Dec. 19. The horses featured in the brewing company’s winter commercials are h
Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney has been named the head of a national nonprofit representing public health agencies and chief health officials across all 50 U.S. states.The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) named Edney the organization’s 84th president on W
November’s elections are fast approaching, and some Mississippi voters will find more than federal races on the ballot.In House District 70, which spans part of northeast Hinds County and northwest Jackson, voters will choose a successor to Rep. Bo Brown, who died this summer. Following the Democrat
Residents planning to submit an in-person absentee ballot ahead of the November elections in Mississippi will soon have a couple of weekend opportunities to do so.On Saturday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 31, circuit clerk offices statewide will be open from 8 a.m. until noon for in-person absentee v
Mississippi Valley State men’s basketball player Qingfang Pang has been released by ICE following his detainment at the end of September.According to ESPN, Pang was released on a $12,000 bail Tuesday afternoon but still faces a court hearing that could lead to his deportation. The 21-year-old studen
Delta State University is launching a bald eagle conservation initiative aimed at protecting the birds’ habitat in the Mississippi Delta while giving students hands-on research experience.The project, developed by Dr. Nina Baghai-Riding, a professor of environmental science and biology, will combine
Stephen “Mac” McCraney, executive director of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, came on my show to talk about Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week, the recent near-miss with Hurricane Isaias, and the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill. The conversation turned quickly to the work that happen
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats’ top campaign spending group is wading into Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race for the first time this year, an aggressive move in a deep-red state that signals a party on the offensive as Republicans look to protect a slim majority.The Senate Majority PAC, aligned wit
Former Mississippi State football coach Jackie Sherrill has been selected to receive the 2027 Paul “Bear” Bryant Lifetime Achievement Award.The award recognizes individuals for outstanding career accomplishments both on and off the field. Sherrill compiled a 180-120-4 record over 27 seasons as a hea
Another run of the Mississippi State Fair has come to an end, and officials are boasting that the 11-day extravaganza had an uptick in attendance and proved safe once again.Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson announced Tuesday that around 514,000 visitors made their way to the fair duri
