Mississippi could soon offer tuition-free community college to adults looking to receive workforce-based education.As lawmakers begin to wind down the 2026 session, the state legislature unanimously passed a measure called the UPSKILL Mississippi Grant program aimed at eliminating financial barriers
Art in the Pass is set to return the weekend of April 11-12, bringing fine art, live music, and plenty of food options to a scenic stretch of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.The annual festival will be held at War Memorial Park in Pass Christian, overlooking the beach. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Satu
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday seemed likely to rule for a Black death row inmate from Mississippi who claims there was racial bias in the makeup of the jury that convicted him.The justices took up an appeal from Terry Pitchford in a case with similarities to that of another Black ma
NASA will soon launch its moon rocket, signaling mankind’s first trip to the moon in more than 50 years — and Mississippi played a crucial role in what’s set to be a historic mission for the United States.The space-bound crew consists of NASA’s Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a GOP-backed bill aimed at ensuring only American citizens can cast ballots in local elections, saying those opposed to the measure are arguing in bad faith.The Republican governor’s signature comes after both GOP-led legislative chambers passed Senate Bill 25
With the Minor League Baseball season right around the corner, the Biloxi Shuckers announced its initial roster for 2026.The Shuckers will open their season on Friday, April 3, on the road against the Rocket City Trash Pandas in Huntsville, Ala. They will then return to Biloxi for their home opener
The University of Mississippi Medical Center is set to receive $100 million from the state to construct a new cancer center.UMMC, the state’s only academic medical center, announced plans in January 2025 for a five-story, 250,000-plus square foot Cancer Center and Research Institute building. At a c
As the 2026 legislative session in Mississippi nears its end, a bill that would have created a tax exemption for certain agricultural equipment is effectively dead.Senate Bill 2272 would have allowed those purchasing tractors and other farm equipment to avoid the current 1.5% sales tax levied on sai
Dr. RaShall Brackney has officially begun her tenure as police chief of Mississippi’s capital city, getting started in the role on Wednesday.Brackney was first-term Mayor John Horhn’s pick for the position and was promptly approved by the city council, though a second vote had to be taken to approve
Just one day after returning to the top 10 in the D1Baseball rankings, Southern Miss failed to live up to the hype. The Golden Eagles struggled to find meaningful hits on Tuesday and suffered a 5-1 upset at the hands of a Southeastern Louisiana club with revenge on its mind.The two teams last square
Ole Miss guard Ilias Kamardine will be back in Oxford for another season.The France native is set to be part of head coach Chris Beard’s 2026-27 squad after concluding a disappointing debut year with the Rebels, first reported by On3. Kamardine, listed as a senior, had previously been granted a waiv
The largest wildfire in Carroll County history is almost completely under control.Officials with the Mississippi Forestry Commission said Tuesday that the blaze, which is being referred to as the “Big Hungry Fire,” is 90% contained and that air support has wrapped up. Ground crews, however, are cont
The 19-year-old accused of setting Mississippi’s oldest synagogue on fire is looking to delay his trial.Stephen Spencer Pittman, the alleged Beth Israel Congregation arsonist, has requested that the federal court in Jackson hold his trial at a later date so that his legal counsel can have additional
Jackson Mayor John Horhn is voicing frustration after state lawmakers approved a plan to create a new water authority to oversee the capital city’s water and sewer system without giving Jackson majority control of the board.The Mississippi Legislature sent a bill to the desk of Gov. Tate Reeves on M
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame has announced the finalists for the top male and female college basketball players in the state for the 2025-26 season.Starting with the Howell Trophy, which goes to the most prolific hooper on the men’s side, a pair of Mississippians and a New Yorker are up for t
With paint-covered hands, students helped mark the future of the University of Mississippi’s Early Learning and Evaluation Center, leaving prints on a beam during a March 27 event for the $30 million-plus project slated to open in early 2027.In addition to hard-hat-wearing students who left their pr
An elderly man accused of running over a firefighter along the Mississippi Gulf Coast has been arrested.Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter said 83-year-old Tommy Broadnax allegedly ran over a U.S. Forestry firefighter who was trying to prevent him from driving into an area where a blaze had broke
A Mississippian is among the final 14 on the hit TV singing competition “American Idol,” as a big twist was revealed at the end of Monday night’s episode.During the opening hour of Monday’s “Songs of Faith” episode – the first live episode of season 24 – Daniel Stallworth was announced as part of th
Mississippi lawmakers have been working to reshape controversial changes made to the public employees’ retirement system a year ago.Last year, as part of legislation to phase out the state income tax, lawmakers made some changes to PERS — including a provision placing individuals hired after March 1
Significant progress has been made in containing the largest wildfire in Carroll County history.The Mississippi Forestry Commission said Monday afternoon that the blaze, which its coined the “Big Hungry Fire,” is holding at 4,246 acres — just over 6.5 miles — and is 70% contained. The fire expanded
Mississippi college baseball fans got a taste this past week of in-state action with Mississippi State coming out victorious over both Southern Miss and Ole Miss. But there’s more rivalry action left to play out with two games set for Trustmark Park in Pearl next month.The Mississippi Mud Monsters,
Two people were killed in a pair of shootings Sunday in Attala County, and authorities now say their primary suspect is also dead.According to officials, the first shooting occurred around 1 p.m. on County Road 1107, where a man was found shot to death in the roadway. The victim, identified as 67-ye
NBA champion and Mississippi native Mo Williams is vacating his head coaching role at Jackson State for a new opportunity in the SEC.The Murrah High School alumnus and former All-Star Cleveland Cavaliers point guard is set to become an assistant at Kentucky under the guidance of frontman Mark Pope.W
A rape suspect is dead following an officer-involved shooting in Indianola, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation confirmed.MBI said agents with the U.S. Marshal Service were attempting to serve a warrant for rape on a subject a local residence. Upon arrival, the subject displayed a weapon toward
