Electric power generation company Entergy is looking to fill more than 1,000 job openings in Mississippi.The company, which is the largest energy supplier in the state, has 1,061 opportunities that are “funded and budgeted,” yet vacant. Mississippi Central District Public Service Commissioner De’Kei
The 126-year-old Vicksburg National Military Park is getting some much-needed improvements through a $2.8 million private donation for critical battlefield restoration efforts.The gift, which was given to the park by John Nau III, chairman and CEO of Silver Eagle Beverages, will be matched by $2.5 m
Highway 49 in Simpson County is getting a multi-million-dollar facelift thanks to an influx of federal grant money.U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced Friday that a $21.3 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant was recently approved to improve flow of traffic and commerce where Hi
Local leaders are disputing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ cost projections in its recent document assessing flood control plans for the Pearl River.The Corps released an updated Environmental Impact Statement on two proposals aimed at preventing Pearl River floodwaters from devastating homes and
A third person is behind bars in connection with a fatal mass shooting that happened hours after an annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Jackson.Mississippi Department of Public Safety Officials said Kayne Davis, 18, was taken into custody out of state with assistance from U.S. Marshals. His
After nearly four months of providing relief to survivors of the March 14-15 storms that killed seven Mississippians, injured nearly 30 more, and dealt millions in damage, the final disaster recovery center is closing its doors.According to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), the dis
Mississippi State University is among 10 land-grant universities helping lead a nationwide effort to combat pesticide-resistant weeds currently threatening soybean production.Scientists from the school’s Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station are utilizing a $500,000 grant from the
As veteran NBA players across the league find new teams to call home, Devin Booker has elected to remain with the franchise that drafted him in the first round a decade ago.The Moss Point High School alum agreed to a two-year, $145 million extension with the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. The move follow
The 13th Annual Radiothon by SuperTalk Mississippi Media raised more than $336,000 for Palmer Home for Children. The 12-hour radiothon event took place yesterday at the Wellness Center on Palmer Home’s campus near Hernando and featured moving testimonies from children, staff, and longtime supporters
After losing a bid to retain his seat in the Mississippi House of Representatives by a mere 26 votes in 2023, Nick Bain is looking to re-enter the state’s political scene as an elected official.At an Independence Day speaking event in Jacinto, Bain announced his intentions to run for office once aga
The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office announced Thursday that the state will receive nearly $6.5 million as part of a $720 million nationwide settlement with eight drug makers.Mississippi will receive $6,351,265 after the pharmaceutical companies were sued for playing a part in worsening the U.S
Mississippi has joined 11 other states as part of a nationwide initiative to boost workforce training and improve economic outcomes for working adults.AccelerateMS, the Magnolia State’s lead office for workforce development strategy and coordination, announced Thursday that the state will participat
For the first time in his career, veteran slugger and former Mississippi State Bulldog Brent Rooker will compete in the MLB Home Run Derby.Rooker announced via Instagram on Thursday that he has accepted an invitation to compete in the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby presented by T-Mobile on Monday, July 14.
As sports success in Oxford has elevated to new heights, Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter has earned a contract extension. Though the university announced the extension on Thursday, monetary details were not immediately made available.Carter, who holds the official title of vice chancellor fo
During an “urgent need” for donations, Mississippi Blood Services is looking to incentivize folks to give to help their neighbors in need.Officials report being in urgent need of O+, A+, A-, B-, and O blood types. To spur donations, all July donors will be automatically entered to win the LifeSaver
One of the best to ever toe the rubber at Pete Taylor Park has achieved hall of fame status. Former Southern Miss ace Nick Sandlin will be inducted into the Conference USA Hall of Fame’s as part of the 2025 class.Sandlin will be inducted alongside four others, two other student-athletes and two coac
A former Centreville police officer accused of selling guns not belonging to him for a profit has been arrested.State Auditor Shad White reports that Patrick Harris sold three semi-automatic pistols belonging to the Centreville Police Department to an unspecified pawn shop. Harris reportedly pawned
After a decade dedicated to the enhancement and conservation of Mississippi’s outdoors, Scott Coopwood has departed from his position on the state wildlife commission.Coopwood, a Cleveland native, spent 10 years on the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Commission. He served as
Tennessee Titans defensive end Jeffery Simmons is giving back to his home state of Mississippi in more ways than one.After hosting a free football camp in Starkville last week – a camp that not only saw youth get to learn from Simmons up close but also get to meet country music star Jelly Roll – Sim
Law enforcement officials in Hattiesburg have announced a youth curfew in response to an outbreak of shootings over Independence Day weekend.A string of “incredibly reckless and dangerous decisions,” as described by Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker in an impassioned social media post, has prompted auth
Grammy-nominated folk-rock band The Avett Brothers will be making a stop at Ole Miss just before the Rebel football team’s SEC home opener.The Avett Brothers will bring their signature sound to the Gertrude C. Ford Center on Thursday, Sept. 11, just two days before Lane Kiffin’s squad welcomes confe
A Guatemalan citizen has been arrested in Mississippi and charged with aggravated drug trafficking.The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that Diego Valdez-Marroquin, 33, was taken into custody after a traffic stop turned into a large amount of cocaine being confiscated.On Sunday,
Hours after announcing a campaign to help Texas flooding victims, Amore Italian Restaurant near the Ross Barnett Reservoir was robbed.The restaurant took to social media on Tuesday afternoon, reporting that 20% of all Wednesday’s sales would go toward flood relief efforts and assist the families and
A new study shows the most stressed cities in America, two of which are right here in Mississippi.Gulfport and Jackson are places where residents feel the most stress, whether that be due to the status of their checkbooks or concerns over safety when bouncing around town. WalletHub found that Gulfpo
