Wire and cable manufacturer Southwire is expanding its operations in Starkville with a $256 million investment.Gov. Tate Reeves announced Monday that the company plans to create 128 new jobs in the Golden Triangle as part of the investment. Founded in 1950, Southwire is one of North America’s larges
Saronic, a defense technology company specializing in autonomous maritime systems, has expanded its operations to Mississippi, establishing a site at the Port of Gulfport to test and commission its Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel, Marauder.On Sunday, the company announced the expansion at an event at
Yet another Mississippi HBCU is bringing in a former NBA player to be the general manager of its men’s basketball program.After Jackson State made waves in June with the hiring of 14-year professional big man Kendrick Perkins, Alcorn State announced Aug. 7 that former NBA guard Monta Ellis will be i
A nearly 10-hour standoff in Byhalia ended Sunday morning with an armed suspect dead after an officer-involved shooting, while another woman was found dead inside the home, authorities said.The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said officers with the Byhalia Police Department responded around
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Drew Brees stood on stage next to his bronze bust, in front of Who Dat Nation, and took his place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Getting benched three times in the NFL helped him get there.“Marty Schottenheimer, one of the greatest coaches and motivators to ever coach this game
Homegrown Ole Miss linebacker Suntarine Perkins has been named this year’s Chucky Mullins Courage Award recipient.Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding unveiled the award’s honoree Saturday, with Perkins getting the nod to represent a cause that supersedes what happens on the field. Perkins is the 36th r
The 2026 Mississippi State Fair will have a patriotic feel to it, with Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson choosing “Let Freedom Ring” as this year’s theme in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary.“In celebration of 250 Years of American Freedom, for 2026, our entire Mississippi State Fair will b
The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience – better known as The Max – has announced its 2026-27 Hall of Fame class.The MAX, located in Meridian, is an interactive museum that highlights Mississippi artists and celebrates their contributions to every aspect of the arts.The first of the 2026-2
A Central Mississippi Correctional Facility visitor has been arrested for allegedly giving drugs to a prisoner.On July 11, 50-year-old Cheryl Gooch smuggled contraband in her waistband into the facility in Rankin County while visiting an inmate, according to the Mississippi Department of Corrections
Mississippi native Marsha Blackburn has clinched the Republican ticket for Tennessee’s governor.Blackburn, a sitting U.S. senator, ousted primary challengers U.S. Rep. John Rose and Tennessee State Rep. Monty Fritts on Thursday. She will face Democratic challenger Jerri Green, a Memphis city council
Integer Technologies and the University of Southern Mississippi have received a $9.8 million contract modification from the Office of Naval Research to continue development of a joint program focused on improving autonomous undersea warfare capabilities.The option exercise contract supports the next
Ole Miss football is one month away from kicking off a new era under a new yet familiar head coach in Pete Golding. The team began preseason camp Thursday, and Golding is looking to expedite the process of having the players mentally prepared for the inevitable ebbs presented throughout the regular
The identity of a woman found hanging from a tree behind a Jackson home has been released.The woman, who was found dead on Monday night, was identified as 29-year-old Tasia Fortune.Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard previously said that the Jackson Police Department is investigating after the woma
Federal aid is still available for Mississippians impacted by a tornado outbreak this past May.The U.S. Small Business Administration said Thursday that disaster assistance remains available for residents, businesses, and private nonprofits impacted by the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line win
Drake Bassett, the president and CEO of Palmer Home for Children, has announced he will retire after nearly 15 years with the nonprofit that provides campus care, foster care, and transitional services to Mississippi children in need.“For nearly 15 years, it’s been a pleasure and a real privilege to
Industrial tank manufacturer Bishopric Industries is expanding operations in Natchez with a $5.75 million corporate investment.Formerly Enerfab Process Solutions, Bishopric Industries prides itself as an industry leader in engineering, fabrication, and execution of process tanks, pressure vessels, a
It’s not uncommon in this day and age of college football for teams to have roster overhauls. Losing players to the transfer portal or the draft is very common, and often, coaches will find themselves with a good portion of new faces every season.But 73 new players is unprecedented, and that’s what
A Copiah County man was charged with manufacturing marijuana after an illegal farm was discovered at his residence.According to the Copiah County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, Michael Whittington was discovered growing his own marijuana after a search warrant was executed at his home in Crystal S
A Vancleave woman has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to causing a drunken-driving crash that killed a man on Biloxi’s Popps Ferry Bridge.Katelyn Anita Posey, 24, pleaded guilty Thursday to felony DUI causing death. Judge Randi P. Mueller sentenced her to 25 years in the custody of th
As concerns about cybercrime continue to grow in Mississippi, the state’s lieutenant governor has announced a new select committee focused on protecting government systems, providing more resources to law enforcement, and reviewing penalties for cybercriminals.Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, a Republican
After some foster children were notified they would not receive a state-supported scholarship to attend college, a Mississippi nonprofit has stepped in to ensure applicants for the most recent cycle receive funding to pursue higher education.A handful of lawmakers joined Woodward Hines Education Fou
Mississippi State Auditor Shad White gave a teaser about his possible future political aspirations.After informing SuperTalk Mississippi News in May that he is not seeking a third term as auditor, White’s team on Tuesday announced that the state official will be more politically active once he retur
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced Wednesday that money has been made available through the state’s rural healthcare initiative, while expounding on efforts to meet the needs of residents in underserved areas.In a press conference, Reeves revealed that $81.7 million has been made available to or
While most confirmed cases of New World Screwworm in the U.S. have been detected in cattle, sheep and goats, animal health officials in Mississippi want pet owners to know dogs and cats are vulnerable to the pest.As of July 24, 42 total cases have been confirmed in Texas and New Mexico. Three of tho
