The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees approves Delta State’s proposal to separate the College of Business and Aviation into two individual programs.The IHL – a board of trustees that oversees public universities in Mississippi with the goal of preparing students to become
Law enforcement officials are investigating after a dead body was found in the parking lot of a Gulfport casino.The unidentified individual was spotted in a vehicle in the lot of the Beach View Casino Resort along U.S. 90 on Tuesday afternoon, first reported by WLOX. Officials with both the Gulfport
A $12.3 million Medicaid fraud scheme has yielded 11 indictments in Mississippi.Attorney General Lynn Fitch reports that a state court found probable cause to believe the individuals were involved in illegal activity regarding the state’s Medicaid program. The following indictments were announced fo
Modern high school football recruiting is chaotic, mainly because a player’s commitment to a university is not always seen through, with flips to other programs becoming more common each year. But it is rare to see a player commit to a school, shut down his recruitment, then flip to another program
The 2026 Southern Miss baseball team was both historic and disappointing.The Golden Eagles earned the No. 9 national seed and hosted an NCAA regional for the second consecutive season – the first time in program history Southern Miss has hosted back-to-back regionals. But just like in 2025, the seas
Global electronic manufacturing services provider Keytronic plans to expand its Alcorn County footprint and create 376 new jobs with an $8.89 million investment.Keytronic designs and builds complex electronic and electromechanical products. The company’s Corinth location is a full-service facility w
Mississippi will not be utilizing AI-powered cameras to issue tickets to drivers or spy on motorists, Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell assured after an approved deal between his office and a technology company sparked widespread backlash.During a June 18 meeting, the Mississippi Department of
Gov. Tate Reeves is touting record employment numbers in Mississippi.According to a new release from the governor’s office, the state reached an all-time high of 1,195,400 non-farm jobs in May.Reeves, who has made economic development a cornerstone of his administration, attributed the record job nu
An investigation is underway after a dead body was found in a Jackson creek.Police say an unidentified Black male was found deceased in the water near Adkins Blvd. on Monday. Law enforcement officers were notified about the body during a traffic stop along I-55 Frontage Rd. near Briarwood Dr.Upon ar
Gov. Tate Reeves has released updated damage assessments following the severe weather and flooding that inundated parts of southern Mississippi last week.According to Reeves, assessments through the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency are ongoing, and disaster aid is still being distributed thro
Mississippians with faulty driver’s licenses can get a free replacement.Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell reports that the backside barcode on some recently-issued IDs have not been scanning properly, posing problems for Mississippians in the TSA line at airports, gas stations, grocery stores,
Ole Miss may have gotten a cover athlete, but Mississippi State is being recognized for its raucous game day environment in the upcoming College Football 27 video game.EA Sports dropped its top 25 toughest places to play list on Monday, and Davis Wade Stadium was highlighted among some of the most i
An investigation is underway after a dead man’s body was discovered in Copiah County.Authorities said that a deceased male was located near Steel Creek and the Pearl River on Sunday afternoon. The individual who first spotted the body along the water notified law enforcement.First responders with mu
All eyes will be on Oxford ahead of the highly anticipated Ole Miss-LSU football weekend in September, and one of the hottest rising stars in music has taken notice. Country music sensation Ella Langley plans to make it that much more interesting with a concert in Oxford leading into the big game.Ol
A Mississippi animal rescue organization is accused of using charitable contributions on expenditures that do not match the nonprofit’s cause.Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson said Monday that his office’s charities division issued a cease-and-desist order and a notice of intended action
The Biloxi Shuckers clinched the Southern League’s first-half South Division title with a 3-2 win in Sunday’s opener before completing a doubleheader sweep of the Columbus Clingstone with a 9-4 victory.Biloxi (35-30) became the first Double-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers to reach the playoffs
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Belzoni that claimed the life of a 17-year-old.The Belzoni Police Department announced in a news release that Marcus Hughes, Marquaverious Hughes, and Marquavious Jones have been arrested in the death of Christian Warren.Officers wer
Mississippi continues to deal with severe storms and major flooding that followed the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, with state officials reporting damaged roads, flooded homes, and infrastructure issues across several counties in the southern part of the state.“Rivers and creeks are slowly rece
SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup without injured forward Christian Pulisic on the field, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday.A deep U.S. roster earned a knockout berth after only two matches for the first time. The last time the Americans serve
Mississippi has been at the forefront of economic success in recent years, and has been recognized for reeling in high-dollar projects with a Gold Shovel Award.The national award, presented by Area Development magazine, honors Mississippi’s major accomplishments in economic development throughout 20
A father and two of his sons are behind bars in connection with the shooting death of a Mississippi teenager.The Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office reports that Rakem Townsend and Camelo Hedrick are charged with murder for the death of 17-year-old Dawaynemonion Hedrick. The suspects’ father, Vernard
Jeffery Simmons is now the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history.The former Noxubee County and Mississippi State standout has reached a 3-year, $35.3 million extension with the Tennessee Titans, his agent announced on Friday. Simmons’ agreement also includes $100 million guaranteed, marking t
Mississippi’s Giant House Party is back for its 137th rendition!Kicking off on Friday and running through June 26, the annual weeklong Neshoba County Fair has returned. Fairgoers will have yet another opportunity to enjoy porch swing conversations at a cabin belonging to a friend, family member, or
The Jackson State athletics department has made a big hire.Former NBA champion turned TV analyst Kendrick Perkins has agreed to be general manager of the Jackson State men’s basketball team, first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania. Perkins will also serve as a mentor for the school’s broadcast and j
