A partnership between Mississippi’s workforce development arm and Hinds Community College will serve to educate and train more students for occupations in high-demand healthcare fields.AccelerateMS announced Thursday that it is supporting an expansion of health sciences training capacity at Hinds th
A Domino’s employee is behind bars in Greenville after allegedly shooting and injuring a coworker.Investigators with the Greenville Police Department said gunfire erupted inside the pizza place on Highway 1 South on Tuesday. GPD announced Thursday that 29-year-old Ashley McCray had turned herself in
The clock has not quite struck midnight for Ole Miss as the team’s Cinderella run continued in the SEC Tournament on Thursday. Chris Beard’s Rebels held on for dear life to defeat Georgia 76-72 in a nail-biter.The matchup lived up to the part in being an equally-entertaining sequel as the first batt
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss was deep in the running to be the cover athlete of the highly anticipated EA Sports video game College Football 27, but the possibility that he might not be able to compete in the upcoming season upended the deal, a legal filing in the Lafayette County Court s
A Mississippi Freedom Trail marker has been unveiled where a historic student sit-in took place at Delta State University during the Civil Rights Movement.The marker was unveiled at the university in Cleveland on Tuesday, commemorating the 1969 student sit-in – a pivotal moment in the university’s h
HVAC products manufacturer Southwark Metal Manufacturing Company is expanding its operations in DeSoto County with an investment of more than $29 million.The company is creating 25 jobs by constructing a new manufacturing facility in Hernando. Southwark Metal Manufacturing has an existing site in ne
Heavy-duty truck manufacturer PACCAR is celebrating the opening of its $209 million expanded site in Lowndes County.Officials gathered in Columbus on Wednesday for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting in honor of PACCAR’s major investment in the region. Back in 2023, the company announced that it planned to
Free prenatal vitamins are now available for expectant mothers in Mississippi.The Mississippi State Department of Health announced Thursday that it is doling out a six-month supply of vitamins to women who have tested positive for pregnancy free of charge, courtesy of grant funding. The vitamins wil
After severe weather hit much of Mississippi on Wednesday night, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has confirmed one fatality and three injuries as thousands statewide remain without power.“Tragically, one fatality and three injuries have been reported in Lawrence County,” Gov. Tate Reeves
Former Ole Miss guard Sean Pedulla earned a game ball following his first appearance in the NBA.The former Rebel scored six points in as many minutes for the Los Angeles Clippers in a 153-128 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Though veteran Kawhi Leonard’s 45-point outing headl
Mississippi’s lone children’s hospital is set to receive $1.5 million to renovate its inpatient psychiatric unit.Officials with Children’s of Mississippi in Jackson say the money will go toward transforming psychiatric services with the goal of creating an environment that better supports the mental
The Mississippi House and Senate are trying to reach a consensus on how much of a pay raise to give teachers after killing each other’s bills that would have done just that earlier in the session.On Wednesday, the Senate amended and unanimously passed a bill to provide a $6,000 raise for K-12 teache
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kevin Overton scored 22 points, including 15 in the second half, as No. 12 seed Auburn rallied past No. 13 seed Mississippi State 77-61 on Wednesday in the first round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament.The win helps Auburn’s NCAA Tournament chances under first-year co
Aircraft parts manufacturer GE Aerospace is investing $18 million in upgrades at its Batesville location.The funding going to the Panola County site is part of a $1 billion investment by the company into its U.S. manufacturing sites in 2026. With the enhanced investment, GE Aerospace plans to accele
A measure in Mississippi to seize gambling earnings from deadbeat parents could soon become law as Gov. Tate Reeves will have the option to sign it.After failed attempts in recent years to pass legislation allowing the interception of casino winnings from parents who owe child support, Senate Bill 2
Electric power distribution company Entergy has announced that customers in Mississippi will save more than $2 billion on power bills due to data center projects in its service range.Entergy Mississippi customers join those in Louisiana and Arkansas as the largest recipients of a broader $5 billion
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony, a former journalist, educator, and interim president at Jackson State University.A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 14, at 11 a.m. inside the Rose E. McCoy Auditorium on the Jackson State campus. Interment will fo
The family of Ayden Stockstill is visiting counties across Mississippi urging local leaders to support legislation that would allow sheriffs and deputies to use radar guns to enforce speed limits.The effort is aimed at building support for Senate Bill 2614, which would give county law enforcement th
A new report by the Mississippi state auditor’s office alleges that funds associated with a multi-billion-dollar lawsuit stemming from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill have been spent without proper oversight.State Auditor Shad White’s team is vouching that 62% of the money delivered to the Gulf
Several school choice measures recently died in the Mississippi Legislature, but Gov. Tate Reeves – a staunch advocate for giving public-school students more options – said Tuesday he is not ruling out a special session on it and giving teachers a pay raise if lawmakers cannot find common ground by
Jackson’s city council has officially approved a pay raise for incoming police chief Dr. RaShall Brackney.Brackney was confirmed as the top cop of Mississippi’s capital city in late February, but a miscommunication over her salary threw a wrench in the process. Initially, Jackson Mayor John Horhn ha
Hit rapper Waka Flocka Flame will headline Delta State University’s SpringFest this year.University officials announced in a release that the concert will take place on Thursday, March 19, in Sillers Coliseum. Waka Flocka Flame will take the stage at 9 p.m. after DJ Bigg V opens. Known for explosive
No. 3 Mississippi State rallied late to come back from behind and defeat Tulane 11-7 in the Hancock Whitney Classic on Tuesday night.Trailing 7-2, the Bulldogs (15-2) found a much-needed offensive spark from Ace Reese in the bottom of the seventh inning. The veteran third baseman hit a grand slam to
Political newcomer and Capitol Hill attorney Evan Turnage proved no match for longtime U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, who defeated him and one other challenger to earn the Democratic nomination for Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday.Some politicos thought Turnage – who went to Yale and
