Over the last three years, Ole Miss fans became well acquainted with Jaxson Dart both on and off the field. From his social media presence to his role as a team leader and as a record-shattering face of the franchise, the now-New York Giant left quite a legacy in Oxford. On deck for the Rebels is a
The 2026 Ole Miss baseball pitching staff just got a lot stronger after ace Hunter Elliott made it clear that he will be spending his final collegiate campaign in Oxford.After not hearing his name called through 10 rounds of the MLB Draft, the Tupelo native took to social media to announce his inten
Just over a year after Nissan announced plans to pause the manufacture of a pair of electric car models in the U.S., specifically at its Canton plant, officials confirmed a full cancellation of the sedans and a complete pause on EVs until 2028.An internal memo from Nissan Americas chairperson Christ
If you’ve been to the Neshoba County Fair, you understand the pageantry of the week-long, action-packed affair. From horse races to concerts to political speeches and more all while wiping sweat beads off your brow, Mississippi’s Giant House Party offers a wide range of entertainment uniquely tailor
The National Transportation Safety Board released its findings over two years after former Mississippi state senator and businessman Johnny Morgan died in a plane crash.The final report, which was released July 8, found that Morgan was flying from his hometown of Oxford to Drake Field in Arkansas on
The AI surge is rolling on in Mississippi, with Belhaven announcing Monday that they will soon offer the state’s first fully online master’s in artificial intelligence.The Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence will be a 10-course program designed to enable working professionals to ach
The SEC has a new top bird. Wayne-Sanderson Farms, one of America’s leading poultry producers whose Sanderson Farms retail brand is based in Mississippi, announced a new multi-year sponsorship with the conference as the “Official Chicken of the Southeastern Conference.”Beyond Mississippi operations,
The city of Natchez has launched a new workforce training program, one that is expected to place at least 75 people in high-skill and high-wage jobs.The Miss-Lou Train to Gain Program was recently announced by the Natchez Workforce Development and is federally funded by a $300,000 grant awarded by t
The Mississippi State Department of Health has concluded sampling and found that the water system in the village of Glendora is not contaminated after a train car carrying benzene derailed last weekend.A blaze broke out when the Canadian National Railway train derailed on July 5. An aerial photo of
The 2025 MLB Draft is underway in Atlanta with Mississippi players set to hear their names called through Monday.This article will be updated, in chronological order, throughout the 20-round draft as players from Mississippi, currently playing for Mississippi colleges and universities, or committed
Delta State University’s second annual “A Night of Champions” has been scheduled for Friday, Aug. 8, with tickets now available.After bringing former NFL star Archie Manning and former DSU sports information director Langston Rogers together for the fireside chat event in 2024, the university in Cle
For the first time in his career, veteran slugger and former Mississippi State Bulldog Brent Rooker will compete in the MLB Home Run Derby.Rooker announced via Instagram on Thursday that he has accepted an invitation to compete in the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby presented by T-Mobile on Monday, July 14.
Electric power generation company Entergy is looking to fill more than 1,000 job openings in Mississippi.The company, which is the largest energy supplier in the state, has 1,061 opportunities that are “funded and budgeted,” yet vacant. Mississippi Central District Public Service Commissioner De’Kei
The 126-year-old Vicksburg National Military Park is getting some much-needed improvements through a $2.8 million private donation for critical battlefield restoration efforts.The gift, which was given to the park by John Nau III, chairman and CEO of Silver Eagle Beverages, will be matched by $2.5 m
Highway 49 in Simpson County is getting a multi-million-dollar facelift thanks to an influx of federal grant money.U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced Friday that a $21.3 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant was recently approved to improve flow of traffic and commerce where Hi
Local leaders are disputing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ cost projections in its recent document assessing flood control plans for the Pearl River.The Corps released an updated Environmental Impact Statement on two proposals aimed at preventing Pearl River floodwaters from devastating homes and
A third person is behind bars in connection with a fatal mass shooting that happened hours after an annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Jackson.Mississippi Department of Public Safety Officials said Kayne Davis, 18, was taken into custody out of state with assistance from U.S. Marshals. His
After nearly four months of providing relief to survivors of the March 14-15 storms that killed seven Mississippians, injured nearly 30 more, and dealt millions in damage, the final disaster recovery center is closing its doors.According to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), the dis
Mississippi State University is among 10 land-grant universities helping lead a nationwide effort to combat pesticide-resistant weeds currently threatening soybean production.Scientists from the school’s Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station are utilizing a $500,000 grant from the
As veteran NBA players across the league find new teams to call home, Devin Booker has elected to remain with the franchise that drafted him in the first round a decade ago.The Moss Point High School alum agreed to a two-year, $145 million extension with the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. The move follow
The 13th Annual Radiothon by SuperTalk Mississippi Media raised more than $336,000 for Palmer Home for Children. The 12-hour radiothon event took place yesterday at the Wellness Center on Palmer Home’s campus near Hernando and featured moving testimonies from children, staff, and longtime supporters
After losing a bid to retain his seat in the Mississippi House of Representatives by a mere 26 votes in 2023, Nick Bain is looking to re-enter the state’s political scene as an elected official.At an Independence Day speaking event in Jacinto, Bain announced his intentions to run for office once aga
The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office announced Thursday that the state will receive nearly $6.5 million as part of a $720 million nationwide settlement with eight drug makers.Mississippi will receive $6,351,265 after the pharmaceutical companies were sued for playing a part in worsening the U.S
Mississippi has joined 11 other states as part of a nationwide initiative to boost workforce training and improve economic outcomes for working adults.AccelerateMS, the Magnolia State’s lead office for workforce development strategy and coordination, announced Thursday that the state will participat
