Reptile lovers are in for a serpentine celebration on Friday at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in Jackson.World Snake Day is officially set for July 16, but museumgoers young and old will get an early jump with a jam-packed day of interactive exhibits, events, and more.From 10 a.m. to 2 p
Gov. Tate Reeves has ordered flags to fly half-staff in Hinds County on Saturday in honor of late state Rep. Bo Brown.“State Representative Bo Brown spent his life serving his community and improving the lives of those around him,” Reeves wrote on social media. “To honor his legacy, I directed flags
The road to Omaha has been paved for Ole Miss, and the Rebels will soon embark upon their second College World Series journey in four years.Ole Miss is back in the field of teams competing for the title for the first time since 2022 — and we all know how that played out. Now, the Rebels will look to
Former Mississippi State head baseball coach Chris Lemonis has been named as the next head coach at Coastal Carolina.Coastal Carolina’s athletic department announced Thursday that it had reached a deal with Lemonis following the departure of Kevin Schnall to South Carolina.“Chris Lemonis is one of t
Mississippi’s Supreme Court has weighed in on a dispute between Attorney General Lynn Fitch and State Auditor Shad White over whose office has the sole authority pursue lawsuits in cases involving the alleged misspending of public money.The state’s high court ruled Thursday that Fitch’s team is resp
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Elon Musk-founded xAI and SpaceX over alleged noise disruptions coming from its Southaven data center and power plant.Plaintiffs Jason Haley, Preston Herrington, and Taylor Logsdon filed the suit on behalf of themselves and others “similarly situated,” a
For those in the seafood industry or who own seafood restaurants, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is offering a free food safety certification course on Tuesday, July 7.The course will be held at the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with additional t
A Democratic super PAC that previously focused on presidential races is wading into congressional midterms with a $50 million investment, including $2 million backing Scott Colom in his challenge to Mississippi Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.American Bridge 21st Century, which describes itself as
We’re now 86 days away from college football kicking off in Hattiesburg, and Southern Miss fans now know when some of the Golden Eagles’ games will be played in the upcoming season.It was a tough blow for the Golden Eagles to lose head coach Charles Huff to Memphis, who helped Southern Miss earn its
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson has instructed his office to begin preparing for a potential return to the state’s 2022 legislative district maps, citing the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent Callais decision and looming election administration deadlines.In a June 9 letter to Lt. Gov. Delber
Nearly $5 million in federal funding is being doled out to support recovery projects in Mississippi related to Winter Storm Fern and a March 2025 tornado outbreak.The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved more than $4.7 million in funding to support 11 Mississippi projects linked to the weath
The countdown continues for the return of college football in Mississippi.After receiving full schedules for the 2026-27 campaign back in December and time slots for the first three games in May, fans now have a general idea of when kickoff times for the full season will take place.TV time windows d
Utility and infrastructure services company NPL Construction is setting up shop in the Mississippi Delta.The Mississippi Development Authority announced on Wednesday that the company is locating its fabrication and manufacturing operations in Greenwood. The project represents a corporate investment
The 93rd annual Miss Mississippi pageant is underway at the Vicksburg Convention Center, with this year’s winner set to be crowned at the end of the week.Ashley Thompson, a former Miss Mississippi who now serves as the pageant’s executive producer, says “there’s no place like Vicksburg” when the riv
While the U.S. Men’s National Team has never lifted the FIFA World Cup trophy, plenty of Americans – including many in Mississippi – are hoping that changes when the tournament begins this week.For the first time since 1994, the United States is serving as a host nation for soccer’s biggest event. T
Alcorn State University graduate Breanna O’Leary never quite expected her experience playing college softball would lead her to changing tires for NASCAR.O’Leary spent her days at Alcorn State playing softball and learning closely from her coaches while earning a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplina
Bond has been denied for the brothers accused of shooting and injuring a Covington County deputy.Cortavious and Cortavion Hobbs appeared in court on Wednesday. Both are charged with two counts of attempted capital murder and hindering prosecution. A judge denied bond for the capital murder charges,
Ole Miss has never lost a party, at least that’s an adage exclaimed in Oxford routinely.No matter what happens on the field at the upcoming College World Series, you can always count on one thing — Ole Miss fans will find a way to enjoy themselves. And oddsmakers have taken note of that.While the ac
Adrienne Cocco-Eaves has been named as the first female head band director in Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s history.Earlier this month, Cocco-Eaves was officially appointed to her new role as the head of the Band of Gold.“Adrienne has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to our student
Rain chances could increase across south Mississippi next week as forecasters monitor the first potential area of tropical development of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.The National Hurricane Center is tracking a disturbance that could develop over the Bay of Campeche in the southwestern Gulf la
TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — Nearly 50 years after Elvis Presley’s death, a gaggle of exuberant young boys and teens shook up his hometown, intent on keeping the king’s legacy alive for a new generation.Ranging in age from seven to 17, some in jeweled jumpsuits, they took the stage at the Tupelo Elvis Festi
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A look at the eight teams competing in the College World Series, which starts Friday at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska. (Capsules in order of CWS opening games. Coaches’ records through super regionals):Troy (38-30)Coach: Skylar Meade (186-119 in 5 years at Troy and overa
Former Madison Central High School star Braden Montgomery did not disappoint in his big league debut.Montgomery was called up by the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, and on the same day, he was heralded as a hero for hitting a two-run bomb to earn a 6-5 win over the Atlanta Braves in extra innings.Firs
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in Clinton on Tuesday to celebrate a billion-dollar data center project.Officials with the city, Hinds County, and Amazon Web Services gathered at the Delphi building on Industrial Park Drive, which formerly housed a Milwaukee Tool warehouse, to highlight the occas
