America’s only Class 1 nickel refinery is investing more than $500 million over five years in Natchez, creating 134 full-time jobs with an average annual salary of $84,000 in the first phase of operations.Westwin Elements produces high-purity Class 1 nickel used in national defense, aerospace, advan
“America’s Largest Block Party” is in full swing on the coast.Cruisin’ the Coast is back for its 30th edition and is running through Oct. 11. The week-long event features an array of vintage cars, live music, and more across the Mississippi coast.Where is Cruisin’ the Coast?Cruisin’ the Coast hosts
For the fifth year in a row, Billboard magazine has named Delta State University’s Delta Music Institute as one of the top music business schools in the world, Delta State officials announced Monday.The unranked annual list, which has not been released in full yet, is expected to have Delta State al
Another name has entered the race for Mississippi’s next governor.After falling short in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate earlier this year, Priscilla Till has thrown her hat in the ring for Mississippi’s governorship.The educator and civil rights advocate is the cousin of Emmitt Till, a 14-ye
Despite a rough start to the season, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles were competitive in their 24-21 loss at Tulane on Sept. 26, leading to a game that could set the tone for the rest of the season on Tuesday night.Southern Miss (1-3) will travel to Troy (2-2) in the Golden Eagles’ first Sun Belt Co
Just hours remain to register to vote in the Nov. 3 federal midterm elections in Mississippi.Monday, Oct. 5, is the final day to register or update registration information before all four of the state’s U.S. House seats and one of its two U.S. Senate seats will be decided. Voters will also decide a
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens could have used a quiet, boring victory as a heavy favorite at home.They were halfway toward exactly that — before Lamar Jackson’s latest injury.Jackson’s ankle appeared to roll under a Tennessee defender in the final seconds of the second quarter, and although
Millsaps avenged its first loss of the season, a 37-26 defeat to Hendrix last week, with a major thumping of Rhodes on Saturday afternoon in Jackson.Sophomore wide receiver Derrick Tasby Jr. totaled four touchdowns to lift Millsaps (3-1, 1-0 SAA) to a dominant 54-10 win over Rhodes (0-4, 0-2). It wa
Missouri made a big jump to No. 14 in The Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday following its rout of Florida while the Gators dropped eight spots to No. 16 and were replaced by LSU in the top 10.Texas will go into Saturday’s Red River Rivalry game against Oklahoma as the No. 1 team for the fourth strai
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Jared Lockhart threw two touchdown passes, Jackson State scored 21 points in the fourth quarter, and the Tigers rallied to defeat Alabama State 31-28 on Saturday night to remain undefeated in the Gulf Coast Challenge.Jackson State, ranked No. 25 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25, h
With a 60,000-plus crowd at Davis Wade Stadium and plenty of anticipation in the building for Mississippi State’s first game against Alabama since 2023, the No. 7 Crimson Tide won nearly every statistical battle against the No. 16 Bulldogs and came away with a 56-23 win on Saturday afternoon.Alabama
Educators and community members were honored Tuesday night for helping make Tupelo schools great.The Celebration of Distinction, brought on through a joint partnership between the CREATE Foundation and the Association for Excellence in Education (AEE), with the Tupelo Public School District (TPSD) a
Some online government services in Vicksburg are unavailable due to a ransomware attack.Mayor Willis Thompson confirmed that officials are investigating a cybersecurity incident that targeted the city’s computer systems. While emergency services are up and running, other functions are offline until
Gasifier manufacturer Janus Organization is setting up shop in the Mississippi Delta with a $2.1 million investment.The company plans to create 13 new jobs in Greenwood that will go toward building gasifiers designed to treat specialty waste streams. Gasifiers are high-tech chemical ovens that turn
Mississippi agricultural producers could soon get financial relief through legislation passed last year.U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced Friday that local producers will receive around $423 million in additional or expanded federal farm assistance due to changes made by the Working Fam
A former Mississippi State and Jackson State football player is facing a capital murder charge in Texas after a double homicide.According to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office, the manager of an apartment complex in Austin was serving an eviction notice on Sept. 23 when he found the unit’s door open
The city of Port Gibson will be under a curfew following Friday’s homecoming festivities.Port Gibson police announced that the curfew will begin at 10:30 p.m. Once it’s in effect, no activities or gatherings will be allowed within city limits. Officials reminded the public that law enforcement will
A Mississippi attorney and partner at a law firm with multiple locations in the state has been nominated to a federal appeals court judgeship.President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Todd Butler, a partner at Phelps Dunbar, has been nominated to serve on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, loc
For generations of Jackson-area children, a trip to Toys “R” Us on County Line Road was about as exciting as it got.The store was a massive toy chest where kids could wander through aisles of dolls, action figures, video games, and other toys, while parents watched their children’s faces light up at
A 22-year-old survived after an apparent overdose in Oxford, law enforcement said Thursday morning.Police responded to a residence on Sweetgum Lane around 5 a.m. and found the unidentified individual unresponsive. Emergency personnel were called to the scene and were able to revive the individual. A
Tupelo shoppers, the wait is almost over – Target is opening later this month.After a multi-year process dating back to 2023, when store representatives came to Tupelo to scout a possible location, and 4,200 trucks of dirt later, the Target near North Gloster Street will open to the public on Oct. 1
The 18th annual Cannon Motors Loblolly Festival is returning to Laurel this Saturday with more than 300 vendors, three live music stages, and free admission.Laurel Main Street will host the festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout downtown Laurel.The festival will feature craft, retail, food, and a
Dates have been announced for the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum’s annual Pumpkin Adventure.All are invited to celebrate fall at the museum on Lakeland Drive in Jackson. On Oct. 7-10, 14-17, and 21-24, families can enjoy what organizers call a “pumpkin paradise” that includes hayrides,
Mississippi State University has been recognized as a “Distinguished Military College” by U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.The school joins four others in earning the title. Hegseth said the new designation expands America’s Corps of Cadets, a War Department program established to expand the pipel
