The nation’s largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals is expanding its Mississippi footprint.Encompass Health on Friday announced plans to build a freestanding, 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Flowood. The medical facility will serve patients recovering from debil
It’s been half a decade since Mississippians could propose new laws or constitutional amendments directly on the ballot for a vote on election day, and that will likely continue after a bill to restore the ballot initiative process died in the state legislature.While state Sen. Jeremy England fulfil
Good news, Ole Miss fans. Trinidad Chambliss is, as of now, set to be the Rebels’ quarterback this coming season.After being denied an additional year of collegiate eligibility by the NCAA not once, but twice, along with college athletics’ governing body electing not to reconsider its decision in li
It didn’t take long for Starkville High School to find its next head football coach after John Carr accepted an NFL gig.One week after Carr joined Todd Monken’s Cleveland Browns staff, the Yellowjackets didn’t look very far in bringing in the next frontman, with West Point’s Brett Morgan agreeing to
The fifth annual Team Hope Walk is set for Saturday, May 2, in Flowood, an event that raises awareness and research funding for Huntington’s disease.Around 200 families across Mississippi are affected by Huntington’s disease, a terminal neurogenerative disorder that leads to the breakdown of nerve c
The Starkville Derby, tabbed the world’s largest wiener dog race and festival, is set to return this spring.Founded in 2023 by a group of friends, the Starkville Derby has grown into the world’s largest dachshund race and festival, attracting more than 250 racers from 24 states, drawing hundreds of
An investigation is underway after a fisherman spotted a dead body floating in the Pearl River.The Rankin County Sheriff’s Office reports that it was notified of the body around 10:09 a.m. Thursday morning. Officials say the discovery was made near the Interstate 20 bridge overlooking the river. An
The 19-year-old who admitted to setting Mississippi’s oldest synagogue is facing new federal charges.On Tuesday, Stephen Spencer Pittman was charged by superseding indictment with civil rights and arson offenses related to the burning of the Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson. He had previously jus
Nurses in Mississippi with student loan debt could be granted financial relief.The Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid offers registered nurses and licensed practical nurses with outstanding student loan debt an opportunity to apply for up to $6,000 in loan repayment through the Nurse Retent
Rodeo action, country music concerts, and one of Mississippi’s annual parades are set to take over Jackson as the 61st Dixie National Rodeo rides into town this weekend.This year’s theme, “For the Love of Country,” highlights the event’s patriotic focus and ties into national celebrations leading up
The Hinds County circuit and chancery courthouses are back open as police continue to investigate “suspicious notes” left on the doors of both venues.Sheriff Tyree Jones, who also serves as Jackson’s interim police chief, announced Thursday morning that law enforcement is assessing the scene at the
A former doctor in Tupelo was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in federal prison for possessing and distributing child sexual abuse materials, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Mississippi announced.Ali Ahmad, 38, of Tupelo, pleaded guilty to using applications and the internet
A 12-year-old was taken into custody following online threats made toward two schools in Clinton.According to the Clinton Public School District, administrators at Clinton Junior High School and Sumner Hill were made aware Wednesday evening of two social media posts involving “possible threats to st
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 18 points, and Tennessee used a second-half rally to beat Mississippi State 73-64 on Wednesday.Tennessee (17-7, 7-4 SEC) led 39-28 at halftime, overcoming a fast start from Josh Hubbard, who scored 14 of Mississippi State’s first 16 points and finish
The hits keep coming for Ole Miss, as the Rebels have now suffered six straight losses. The most recent defeat occurred in the SJB Pavilion on Wednesday night with Alabama earning a 93-74 road win.A mostly-promising first half by Chris Beard’s crew did not translate in the final frame, as the Crimso
Legislation allowing prayer in public schools has passed with heavy support in the Mississippi House of Representatives.House Bill 1310 was sent across the hall to the Senate on Wednesday with an 80-35 vote. The measure, authored by Republican Rep. Chuck Blackwell, has been dubbed the “Mississippi O
The Mississippi Senate voted unanimously on Wednesday to require health insurers to cover biomarker testing – a technology that helps ensure cancer patients receive the most effective care – joining the House in approving similar legislation.Senate Bill 2694, which passed 52-0, mandates that health
Just over two months remain until NFL franchises will be on the clock to pick up players to boost the potential of each team’s future. But before the draft arrives, the scouting combine will take place to give all 32 teams an opportunity to assess the skillsets of rising stars from the collegiate ra
Bills that would authorize the state to seize the gambling earnings of those who owe child support have passed in both chambers of the Mississippi legislature.After failed attempts to pass similar legislation in recent years, lawmakers are once again taking a stab at the measure, which would direct
Don’t let Cupid’s arrow deceive you this Valentine’s Day.The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office is warning the public to be on the alert for “romance scams” and “relationship investment scams,” a form of fraud utilizing emotional manipulation and fake investment opportunities.“Our office has co
Grenada and South Panola have officially played high school football coach swap.Less than a month after Michael Fair headed about 45 minutes north to try to restore a once nationally-renowned program in South Panola to its former glory, Grenada has tabbed the Tigers’ previous frontman to lead the Ch
A habitual offender will serve 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to assaulting a Gulfport police officer and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. District Attorney Crosby Parker announced Tuesday that Corwin Joshua Wilcher, 24, of Petal, pleaded guilty to felony assault on a police offi
Business giant and Ole Miss football legend Jim Poole Jr. has passed away at the age of 76.Poole was a former All-SEC tight end for the Rebels, the founder of multiple Mississippi-based accounting firms, and a community servant who ministered to inmates. He died in Jackson on Sunday.As a football st
Cheers! The state’s House of Representatives has approved a pair of bills reforming Mississippi’s liquor laws. One piece of legislation would allow liquor sales on Sunday, while the other would permit the direct shipment of alcohol to homes.House Bill 672, authored by Rep. Brent Powell, would let el
