Jackson State University will be the center of the sports universe next month when ESPN brings its flagship program to the HBCU.“SportsCenter” will air live inside the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center on Monday, Feb. 2, to kick off Black History Month, university officials confirmed on
Three cousins who all went on to find musical success are the focal point of the newest exhibit at the Grammy Museum Mississippi.The museum in Cleveland held its ticket-only exhibit opening party on Wednesday night for “The Killer, The Preacher, and The Cowboy: The Legacies of Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy
Former Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart made an instant impression in the big league and has been recognized for his production on the gridiron. The New York Giants signal-caller is up for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year following a strong debut campaign.A panel of sportswriters and broadcasters f
The Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Board of Trustees has approved another round of grant selections for 20 conservation and outdoor recreation projects.Gov. Tate Reeves made the announcement on Wednesday, saying the allocation totals more than $13.6 million in state funds and leverages o
The Mississippi State Department of Health is launching its “Saving the Smallest” infant mortality campaign amid troubling statistics continuing to plague the state.As noted in the state’s most recent public health report card, Mississippi is in the cellar when it comes to infant mortality rates, an
Alcorn State University was placed on a lockdown Thursday morning after officials reported a “threat to campus safety,” according to alerts and social media posts from the school. The lockdown is ongoing until further notice by officials.Students, faculty, and staff at the Lorman campus were instruc
A Byram man will spend the next 60 years in prison for a gruesome double-murder in which he set his roommates on fire on Easter Day 2023.Hinds County District Jody Owens announced Wednesday that Marcos Uriel Lara Perez, 33, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to two counts of second-degree murder.On Ap
Hunter Evans and Austin Sumrall, two names familiar to foodies across Mississippi, are semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Award for the South’s best chef.This year’s semifinalists for The Best Chef: South category were announced on Wednesday by the James Beard Foundation, which annually makes “i
Could name, image, and likeness compensation seep into Mississippi’s high school sports scene? One state lawmaker has opened the door for it to become a reality.At the collegiate level, NIL has become a norm with the top players earning deals estimated to be worth millions of dollars. Student-athlet
Delta State University announced Wednesday afternoon a shift in class schedules as much of Mississippi braces for severe winter weather forecast to arrive this weekend.The university in Cleveland announced that all classes scheduled for after 12:15 p.m. on Thursday will transition to online instruct
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the sentencing of a Brookhaven man in a nearly $1 million wire fraud case that targeted Mississippi investors.23-year-old David Tiler Castillo was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to one count of wire fraud. U.S. District Judge Davi
Mississippi is making progress in several key public health areas but significant challenges remain, officials with the state Department of Health said Wednesday afternoon when unveiling their annual public health report card at the state capitol in Jackson.State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney, alongs
An officer-involved shooting in McComb is under investigation.According to the McComb Police Department, officers arrived at a location near the city’s library on Wednesday to question a subject who was allegedly “acting suspiciously.” Multiple schools in the area were temporarily placed on lockdown
Lottery players in Mississippi will soon be offered another chance to win big with the launch of “Millionaire for Life,” a new multi-state draw game that begins next month.The daily game features a grand prize of $1 million a year for life and a second-tier prize of $100,000 a year for life, both pa
Mississippi, like many states, is expected to see potentially severe weather conditions this weekend as a winter storm emerges – one that’s expected to range as far north as Maine and as far south as Louisiana but stopping short of the coastline.According to the National Weather Service, brutally co
Multiple arrests have been made in connection with an alleged dog-fighting operation in north Mississippi.The Panola County Sheriff’s Office said that five people are currently facing charges after deputies encountered a “dog-fighting event” being prepared for on Sunday. The incident, according to a
Oxford’s mTrade Park has long been viewed by many as the premier youth athletic facility of Mississippi, but now, it’s being viewed on the national level as the best in the entire U.S.The United States Specialty Sports Association presented mTrade Park with its 2025 Complex of the Year Award, solidi
As artificial intelligence continues to creep into daily life – for better or worse, depending on the situation and who’s controlling it – a bipartisan group of Mississippi lawmakers is looking to protect not only the rights of artists but also any individuals when it comes to their names, likenesse
Delta State will have to begin a search for a new head football coach as Todd Cooley is stepping down from his post in Cleveland to join Pete Golding’s staff at Ole Miss.Golding is bringing Cooley in to be an assistant in Oxford. Cooley, whose services will especially be utilized in high school recr
Ole Miss had a positive streak come to an end, while an unfortunate one was kept alive on Tuesday night. The Rebels (11-8, 3-3 SEC), after having won three straight conference games, dropped their 10th straight matchup to arguably their Achilles heel, Auburn.The Tigers (12-7, 3-3 SEC) capitalized on
The 19-year-old charged in setting fire to Mississippi’s oldest synagogue pleaded not guilty to a federal charge on Tuesday.Stephen Spencer Pittman appeared before Magistrate Judge LaKeysha Greer Isaac in Hinds County in connection with a Jan. 10 blaze at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson. The ear
Two former Mississippi superintendents are facing up to five years in prison each for an embezzlement scheme carried out alongside a Missouri teacher that saw hundreds of thousands in taxpayer dollars misspent.Earl Nelson and Moneka Smith-Taylor pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiracy to commit embezzl
It’s been half a decade since Mississippians have been able to propose new laws or constitutional amendments directly on the ballot for a vote on election day. One state lawmaker, however, says he is on a mission to change that.State Sen. Jeremy England, who heads the Elections Committee in his cham
Those looking to work for Mississippi’s lone Minor League Baseball team will soon have a chance to try to get in on the action.The Biloxi Shuckers will host its annual job fair at Keesler Federal Park on Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Open positions include ushers, ticket takers and se
