A former DeSoto County high school basketball coach and youth minister recently sentenced to house arrest for having a sexual relationship with a teenager is now facing federal charges after previously avoiding jail time on state charges.Lindsey Whiteside, who previously coached basketball at DeSoto
As colleges across the Southeastern Conference continue to mobilize to boost the quality of life for current and prospective students, visitors, Mississippi State, and its host town of Starkville have taken a major step to connect the university to the city to enhance the guest experience.Constructi
Silver Star Hotel and Casino in Philadelphia will close twice during November for upgrades.Pearl River Resort, which runs Silver Star, announced that the casino and hotel will be closed from Nov. 3-8 and Nov. 24-26 to accommodate essential maintenance requiring full power outages. The specifics of t
A Mississippian is wrapped up in a major federal criminal investigation into professional basketball games being rigged.Marves Fairley, a Bassfield native, was listed among five others, including two former pro basketball players and a former college football player, in an unsealed indictment for hi
A federal judge has sided with Mississippi and 14 other states in a lawsuit that argued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) overstepped its boundaries in expanding gender identity protections under the Affordable Care Act.Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, joined by Mis
Southeastern Timber Products has officially expanded its operations in Choctaw County.According to Gov. Tate Reeves, the family-owned and operated manufacturer of southern yellow pine lumber, timber, and decking products opened its expanded facility in Ackerman on Wednesday. The project marked a cor
Nearly 5,000 Mississippians will receive money they are owed, but have not yet claimed in the form of checks from the state treasury.State Treasurer David McRae announced on Thursday that $1.3 million is expected to be distributed to roughly 4,700 residents through his office’s unclaimed money divis
With Halloween just around the corner, communities across Mississippi are gearing up with haunted houses, costume parties, and family-friendly fall fun.From coastal bar crawls to spooky campouts and historic mansion masquerades, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the spooky season. Here’s a lo
Gov. Tate Reeves announced Thursday the creation of Mission 3, a new public-private partnership designed to strengthen Mississippi’s military installations, support service members and their families, and align Gulf Coast communities around shared defense and economic goals.The initiative’s name — M
The Mississippi Gulf Coast will be the home to next year’s USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championship and related events.CLASH Endurance, an endurance sports event company, announced Wednesday that the state’s coastal region will host the swimming, biking, and running event from March 27-29
The Heindl Center for the Performing Arts at Northwest Mississippi Community College has rounded out its show calendar for spring 2026 with some major acts and speakers set to take the stage in Senatobia.“We are thrilled to announce our seventh season at the Heindl Center for spring 2026,” Heindl Ce
A Meridian gang member will spend nearly 25 years in federal prison for running a large-scale drug trafficking organization in east Mississippi.Afrika Roshawn Seals was sentenced Friday to 24 years and three months behind bars. Seals, identified as a ranking member of the Gangster Disciples street g
The Southeastern Conference released its 2025 legends class on Wednesday, with Gabe Jackson and William “Bill” Smith representing Mississippi’s two member institutions.Jackson, a Liberty native, was a four-year starter at left guard for the Bulldogs, starting all 52 games in his career, and was cons
As temperatures begin to cool in Mississippi, residents are urged to be on the alert for a potential invasion of insects seeking shelter in warm homes.Hattiesburg-headquartered Havard Pest Control is specifically warning folks to beware of the triatomine insect, commonly known as the kissing bug. Th
A former University of Mississippi staffer who was fired over a post she shared in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killing is now suing the university’s president for Constitutional violations.Lauren Stokes, the former executive assistant for the vice chancellor at Ole Miss and
Hours after Mayor John Horhn took the podium Tuesday afternoon for his first State of the City address and spoke on future economic development coming to Jackson, the city council voted in favor of a move that could result in more construction surrounding Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Air
Over three months after being arrested and charged with embezzlement, a former Centreville Police officer has pleaded guilty.The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor announced Wednesday that Patrick Harris admitted wrongdoing in a case where he pawned his assigned pistol from the Centreville Poli
Jackson Mayor John Horhn took the podium Tuesday at the Mississippi Museum of Art for his first State of the City speech, using the opportunity to tout achievements during his first three and a half months in office and giving residents a glimpse into his plans for the future.The Democrat, who previ
Mississippi has secured yet another major economic development project.The Vicksburg Warren Economic Development Partnership announced Tuesday that Entergy Mississippi will construct a new $1.2 billion advanced power plant on the grounds of the former Baxter Wilson station on Kemp Bottom Road.The ne
The grandson of civil rights icon James Meredith is facing murder charges in connection with the death of a Germantown High School student.James Knight, 16, and another teen are accused of being behind the killing of Saleh Ghasan Humaid, 17, on Sept. 19 around Sunnyvale Drive and Sandalwood Place in
Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan famously said, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” While the former Chicago Bull said that over 40 years ago, it’s a motto that’s still used today not only in sports but also across other avenues of life – including inside the band offices at Southwest M
State championship-winning high school football coach Lance Pogue is out as the frontman at Brandon before the end of his first season with the Bulldogs.Pogue, who was in his first year as the Bulldogs’ head coach and athletics director, resigned from his post this week. No specific reason was given
A former precious metals dealer will pay $51 in restitution to Mississippi victims of a major fraud scheme.Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch and Secretary of State Michael Watson announced that California-based Safeguard Metals LLC. and its owner, Jeffrey Santulan — also known as Jeffrey Ikahn
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security has secured a $5.7 million grant to boost shipbuilding skills training initiatives.Funding came as part of an overarching $86 million Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to support workforce development in cri
