Mississippi Children’s Museum visitors are encouraged to get their creative juices flowing through a revamped exhibit in Jackson.Through a partnership with Nissan and the Mississippi Arts Commission, the new “World at Work” gallery has been reopened, this time featuring an all-electric vehicle and a
Congressman Bennie Thompson is calling for a federal investigation into a Black student at Delta State University found hanging from a tree on Monday, although local law enforcement so far have said they do not believe foul play is suspected.Thompson, who represents the area of Mississippi the schoo
An assistant professor at Mississippi College is the subject of widespread criticism due to a post she shared on social media following the shooting death of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.Ashley Krason, an assistant professor in the school’s Modern Language Department and coordinator of the T
A hospital board member has been arrested for allegedly using his position of authority to rake in over $1.2 million illegally.The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) announced the arrest of Phil McNeer on Tuesday. McNeer previously served on the North Sunflower Medical Center Board of Trustees and is
A man wanted on child porn charges out of Arkansas was apprehended by law enforcement in central Mississippi.On Monday, just after 8 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol received a “be on the lookout” alert for a subject wanted out of Crittenden County, Ark. According to a report from the Department
A repeat violent offender is accused of beating a Mississippi truck stop clerk and attempting to gouge the victim’s eyes out over the price of gas.Deputies with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 35/55 Truck Stop on Highway 35 in Vaiden early Monday afternoon and discovered that th
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utah man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, was charged on Tuesday with aggravated murder, a prosecutor announced, saying Robinson left behind his DNA on the trigger of the rifle that fired the fatal shot.The charge means R
Though he was not recognized as an SEC player of the week for his strong showing in his inaugural start, Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss is being spotlighted on the national level.Chambliss, a former Division II signal caller turned understudy to Rebel field general Austin Simmons, got the s
A resolution introduced by U.S. Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Rev. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) designates Sept. 21-27 as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week nationwide.The bipartisan resolution establishes a national period to honor the sacrifices made by families of U.S. military servicemembers
Award-winning country music artist Riley Green announced Tuesday plans for his upcoming tour, which will begin in Mississippi.The “There Was This Girl” and “Don’t Mind If I Do” singer will embark on his Cowboy As It Gets Tour on April 16 with the first top being at the Landers Center in Southaven. J
Simpson General Hospital has announced plans for another round of renovations, set to begin this month at the medical facility in Mendenhall.The construction process is expected to take about a year and result in improvements to the interior and exterior of Simpson General. Inside the hospital, reno
For the first time in 20 years, an economic study has been released on Port Pascagoula, and officials at Mississippi’s largest port are pleased with its findings.“It’s not secret there has been tremendous growth at Port Pascagoula, and this study reaffirms what we have long known: our port is a driv
A second person was found to have died by hanging in Mississippi on Monday morning.According to the Vicksburg Police Department, officers were notified that a man was hanging in a wooded area of Washington Street near the area of the Ameristar Casino. The deceased has been identified as Cory Zukatis
Mississippi was well-represented on the latest SEC players of the week list. A Magnolia State native who took his talents one state over and a North Carolina transplant competing for one of Mississippi’s universities were recognized by the conference for their efforts this past weekend.Alabama’s Bra
It’s been more than four years since Mississippians have been able to propose new laws or constitutional amendments directly on the ballot for public vote during an election. But one elected official is hoping that will change in 2026.“I’ve got a bill that I’ve looked at for the last couple of years
An investigation has been launched after an officer-involved shooting in Hancock County left one person dead.According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, deputies with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic violence call on Sunday where a subject was said to be hold
A Hernando alderman has proposed to rename a city street in honor of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.Ward 5 Alderman Kit Kitchens announced Friday that he will introduce a motion at Tuesday night’s Board of Aldermen meeting to rename a street in memory of Kirk, who founded the national youth orga
Officials are investigating after a body was found hanging from a tree on the campus of Delta State University.The body was found by a staffer around 7:05 a.m. Monday near central campus, according to Delta State police chief Michael Peeler. Peeler and Delta State President Dr. Daniel Ennis announce
Another successful chapter of the Mississippi Book Festival has come to an end, with the state’s largest literary lawn party helping tens of thousands of readers unite through this year’s events.Through pop-up reading hours and kids’ programming to the festival itself, the final tally of readers imp
You may know him as Seth Milchick from “Severance,” but actor Trammel Tillman is a Jackson State University alumnus who made history Sunday night with his first Emmy win.Tillman, 40, became the first Black man to win outstanding supporting actor in a drama series when he heard his name called during
WASHINGTON (AP) — Family and friends of the 22-year-old accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk described his politics as veering left in recent years as he spent large amounts of time scrolling the “dark corners of the internet,” Utah Gov. Spencer Spencer Cox said Sunday.Inve
For the first time in the 2025 season, Ole Miss (3-0, 2-0 SEC) has found itself in the top 15 of the weekly Associated Press poll.A 41-35 home thriller over Arkansas (2-1, 0-1 SEC), with backup quarterback Trinidad Chambliss earning the starting nod as Austin Simmons nursed an injury, moved Lane Kif
In front of a nice crowd at M.M. Roberts Stadium on Saturday, the Southern Miss football team found its first conference win under first-year coach Charles Huff, taking down Appalachian State 38-22. The victory marked the first over a Sun Belt opponent or an FBS opponent in almost two years for the
Women’s flag football’s footprint has expanded to the collegiate level in Mississippi.After the sport had a successful debut at the high school ranks this past year, flag football is moving up the ranks. Millsaps College announced this week that it is looking to be the first higher learning institut
