Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a shared stewardship agreement to strengthen Mississippi’s forests.Headed by the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), the Shared Stewardship Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) brings together the State of Mississippi with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Servi
Morgan Freeman will be College GameDay’s celebrity guest picker during the show’s live airing in Oxford.Freeman, the iconic Mississippi actor known for a multitude of roles in some of the world’s most noteworthy films, will join the show’s panelists to discuss Saturday’s college football slate, incl
A pair of Mississippi lawmakers have been recognized for moving legislation advancing healthcare for cancer patients across the finish line.Rep. Sam Creekmore, R-New Albany, and Sen. Walter Michel, R-Ridgeland, received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award for their advocacy for Jill’s Law this
New cruise opportunities on the Mississippi River are coming to Natchez.American Cruise Lines and the city of Natchez broke ground on a new major cruise dock on the Mississippi River. This investment in Natchez’s tourism future marks the cruise line’s largest infrastructure project to date.“Natchez
For travelers wanting an authentic taste of Italian pizza, the obvious choice is to fly across the pond to indulge in the real thing, right? That, or just go to Leña Pizza + Bagels in the Mississippi Delta.On Wednesday, Leña owner and founder Marisol Doyle received recognition in Naples, Italy, when
Hinds County Chancery Judge Dewayne Thomas has passed away at age 72.Thomas died on Wednesday night. He was the longest-serving chancellor in the court where he presided. Authorities report that his death, though unexpected, appeared to be from natural causes.The late judge was an attorney by trade
She’s choosin’ Oxford, I can tell.Country music superstar Ella Langley will perform at Ole Miss on Thursday night to kick off what’s expected to be a hectic weekend in the college town, with a highly anticipated Saturday football game between the Rebels and LSU on the horizon.Best known for her hit
A man in Simpson County was found dead inside the trunk of a car early Tuesday morning.According to the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office, officers received a call from a passerby around 6:40 a.m. on Sept. 15 reporting a suspicious vehicle parked on Goshen Road. The caller stated that no one was visib
State Auditor Shad White has emphasized that he is strongly considering a run for Mississippi governor, but he is not quite ready to make an announcement regarding his future in politics.Instead, his focus is on tackling his day-to-day affairs in the auditor’s office, while backing Republicans runni
Mississippi’s youngest and brightest will continue to be recognized for their academic excellence, along with the teachers who shape them, under a new organization.The Mississippi Business Alliance (MSBA) Foundation and the Kelly Gene Cook Sr. Charitable Foundation, Inc. have jointly announced that
State Sen. Chuck Younger is looking to leave his position in the legislature to oversee transportation efforts in north Mississippi.The Republican from Columbus announced Wednesday that he is running for northern district transportation commissioner, a seat current officeholder John Caldwell is depa
Another layer has been added to the conversation surrounding the upcoming rivalry game between Ole Miss and LSU, and tensions have likely escalated.Former Ole Miss and current LSU defensive end Princewill Umanmielen has been served with court papers related to a revenue-sharing contract buyout dispu
A crash involving a Mississippi school bus left 18 people injured.Officials report that the wreck occurred on Tuesday around 3:15 p.m. An individual driving a Honda Civic is said to have pulled out in front of a Lowndes County School District bus traveling along Highway 45.The collision reportedly k
Lane Kiffin stirred up quite the controversy when he left a College Football Playoff team for one of its staunch rivals. Now, his inevitable return to his former stomping grounds has garnered widespread attention, and extra security is likely necessary for what is expected to be a circus of a weeken
The National Folk Festival will return to Jackson in the fall, and this year’s festivities will spotlight Mississippi as the birthplace of America’s music, while adding a patriotic flair in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.Founded in 1934 and championed in its early years by First
The federal government is sending millions of dollars to Mississippi to help healthcare providers maintain adequate staffing.U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced Tuesday that 20 rural hospitals and health providers in Mississippi will receive $3.75 million in federal grants to help sustain
Hitachi Energy is investing a record $528 million to expand operations in Mississippi.The Swiss company’s investment is the largest of its kind in the U.S. to date and is expected to create 654 new jobs. Hitachi Energy will build upon its transformer manufacturing capacity in Copiah County.“This is
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to restrict mail ballots for the midterm elections, capping a flurry of last-minute legal action with voting already underway.The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same processes t
A federal investigation is underway following a helicopter crash in Natchez.Local law enforcement responded to the parking lot of a former casino on D.A. Biglane on Sunday evening after a Robinson R44 overturned. The pilot, local obstetrician Dr. Frank Guedon, told The Natchez Democrat that the heli
An inmate serving a life sentence for capital murder has passed away at a Mississippi hospital.Officials confirmed that Weldon Leagea, 61, died at the University of Mississippi Medical Center on Sept. 10. The Mississippi Department of Corrections said the manner and cause of his death are pending au
A Mississippi high school and local community are mourning the death of a student-athlete.The Panola County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that Kentavious Doyle, 17, was shot and killed on Saturday afternoon. The fatal gunfire reportedly rang out at the Jimmy Jones Trailer Park on Highway 51 in Como
State Rep. Sam Mims is not seeking reelection next year.The Republican, who represents District 97 in the Mississippi House of Representatives, announced Monday that his time in the legislature will come to an end after the upcoming session. Mims’ district spans Adams, Amite, Franklin, and Pike Coun
The National Guard Association of Mississippi (NGAMS) has launched an effort to give the public a chance to show its support for the Mississippi National Guard.The recently announced Mississippi Patriot Specialty License Plate would allow residents in the Magnolia State to display their patriotism a
Bond has been denied for the man accused of killing a woman found hanging in Jackson.Jarques Ratliff, 51, pled not guilty in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, 24, during a Monday court appearance. He was arrested and charged with murder on Sept. 11 after the State Medical Examiner’s Office
