When polls across Mississippi closed Tuesday evening after a day full of municipal races, eyes statewide turned to see if voters in the capital city were going to stick with or move away from embattled Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba.While no candidate in the Democratic primary broke the required 50% thr
A couple of outgoing mayoral posts will soon be filled in the Mississippi Delta, particularly in Clarksdale and Cleveland. On Tuesday, voters were able to narrow the field of candidates.In Clarksdale, the electorate took to the polls to vote for a leader to take the place of current mayor Chuck Espy
A number of key municipal primary races took place Tuesday on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, with several surprises in the books.Ocean Springs Mayor Kenny Holloway was defeated by Robert “Bobby” Cox in the Republican primary, meaning Cox will take the reins at city hall this summer since no Democratic
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is continuing to assess the damage levied by Sunday and Monday’s severe weather in the state.According to the National Weather Service, three tornadoes touched down on Monday. One EF-2 twister affected Lamar and Marion counties, while an EF-1 tornado and E
Former Ole Miss pitcher Lance Lynn has hung up his cleats after a storied 13 seasons in the major leagues.The 37-year-old St. Louis Cardinal announced his retirement on Tuesday during the most recent airing of his wife’s podcast, Dymin in the Rough. Lynn’s announcement comes after a stellar career i
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has requested federal assistance after a swarm of tornadoes tore across the state on Friday, March 14, and Saturday, March 15.“These storms had a devastating impact on our communities throughout Mississippi,” Reeves said, per a press release. “Our state continues to pray
Mississippi State point guard Josh Hubbard announced Tuesday that he is declaring for the NBA Draft while retaining his college eligibility.Hubbard made the announcement on social media, saying his dream is to ultimately be a professional but he plans to “make the best decision for my family.”God’s
Target is one step closer to setting up shop in Tupelo.Last week, city leaders confirmed to WTVA that the process of getting the retail giant to northeast Mississippi is nearing the finish line. Back in 2023, Target representatives made a trip to the Magnolia State to scope out a site on North Glost
The city of Hattiesburg is on a mission to become the “City of 100 Murals.” On Monday, the Hub City unveiled mural No. 62, honoring comedian and musician Fred Armisen, along with other Hattiesburg-connected artists.The Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art (HAPA) revealed “JAM Session: Series 2” at th
American Idol fans are finally getting to see this season’s slate of uber-talented contestants take on their toughest task yet as over half the field gets cut during the annual portion of the show called “Hollywood Week.”Monday night was the first of two episodes filmed back in mid-January in Los An
As we roll into the month of April, spring travel and other holidays are approaching. That means the need for blood donations will increase, and Red Cross officials are sweetening the pot for anyone who donates in April.Every April donor will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three
If you’re like most of us and have been keeping up with season three of HBO’s The White Lotus, you’ve become familiar with Victoria Ratliff – a spacey Southern matriarch dependent on lorazepam and keeping her North Carolina family intact while visiting Thailand.But did you know that the actress who
Ole Miss head men’s basketball coach has been duly awarded for a stellar second season as the Rebels’ frontman.Beard was announced on Monday as the recipient of the 2025 Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year award after leading Ole Miss to the program’s second-ever Sweet 16 appearance, and first in
A new report released from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis says the state of Mississippi ranked No. 2 in the nation for growth in real domestic product for 2024.The 4.2% growth rate, adjusted for inflation, represents a $1.27 billion increase in GDP from 2023 to 2024. T
Tim Tebow, best known for his excellence on the football field and his faith-driven character off the gridiron, will soon make an appearance in Starkville.Mississippi State University announced on Monday that the two-time college football national champion, Heisman trophy winner, and multi-year NFL
For a sixth straight week, Ole Miss and Southern Miss baseball are ranked in the D1Baseball Top 25 poll.The Rebels continue to surge, leaping to No. 9 after a 3-1 week punctuated by a home series win over the Florida Gators. Meanwhile, Southern Miss suffered a pair of bad losses but stayed undefeate
Police are looking for the man they believe vandalized a Tesla sedan at the Walmart in Brookhaven.Osvaldo Torres-Rodriguez, 63, had a warrant put out for his arrest Saturday after a video was posted to social media Thursday night by the vehicle’s owners showing a vandal using a pair of wire cutters
Lawmakers in Mississippi are facing a dilemma after missing weekend deadlines to iron out a plan for funding the state government after July 1, 2025.While the Senate gaveled in at the state capitol on Saturday morning for what is commonly referred to as “conference weekend” – a time that has become
Craig Wiseman has compiled a long list of accomplishments in his music career – Grammy winner, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, and recognition as “Songwriter of the Century” by ASCAP, just to name a few. Now, the Hattiesburg native can say he has his own Mississippi Country Music Trail
For those looking for a major league experience while visiting a minor-league park, there’s an opportunity to do that right here in Mississippi.USA Today released its list of “Best Minor League Ballparks” on Wednesday, with Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi being ranked sixth by the newspaper’s editors
As part of a federal effort to secure the southern border, a law enforcement agency in Mississippi has announced the arrests of 25 individuals traveling through the state without proof of citizenship.According to the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department, a joint operation with the U.S. Department of H
Two men, including a law enforcement officer, have been arrested after a shooting in downtown Jackson left seven injured and another dead.Capitol Police said that 22-year-old Michael McLeod and his brother, 21-year-old Marquavius McLeod, were taken into custody Thursday. Per the University of Missis
Lanny Griffith, a Mississippian who served in President George H. W. Bush’s administration, has passed away.According to an announcement from BGR Group, a Washington-based consulting firm Griffith helped found, the politico passed away after a brief battle with cancer.“Lanny was a genuine friend, a
Following a contentious process that involved contrasting pieces of legislation, fundamental differences by top leaders in both chambers of the Mississippi legislature, and an errant decimal point that was promptly taken advantage of, Republican Gov. Tate Reeves officially signed a bill on Thursday
