Entergy announced a round of scholarships Wednesday for college students who are either studying in or are from the Magnolia State.Seven recent high-school graduates heading off to college were award $5,000 scholarships from the integrated energy company’s Community Power scholarship program. The fo
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is warning the public to expect an uptick in black bear sightings.Officials said Tuesday that male bears have departed from their homes in pursuit of a new dwelling place. These bears are also pursuing mates and food as the winter months n
Howard Technology Solutions is one of the largest employers in Mississippi’s Pine Belt region, being headquartered in Laurel and serving as a worldwide leader in tech products. To address a growing number of jobs within the company, leaders made public Tuesday a new partnership with William Carey Un
A new agreement between Mississippi College and the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson will allow qualified students to gain clinical experience by providing counseling services to veteran patients.Through a memorandum of understanding, the Jackson VA has been established as a “pla
Delta State University has received two grants from the King’s Daughters and Sons Circle Number Two of Greenville to help fund programs that will expand access to music and the performing arts across the region. The charitable organization has long supported education, health, and cultural initiativ
Looking to meet current and future residential needs in central Mississippi, Regions Bank is largely financing a major affordable housing project in Jackson.The bank’s affordable housing group is funding developer Vitus Group’s acquisition and updating of three existing affordable housing properties
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is launching a new contest to engage voters through the design of the familiar stickers used at precincts.The statewide official announced a new “I Voted” sticker competition on Monday. Open to all registered voters in Mississippi, the contest will serv
August 1 marked “World Lung Cancer Day,” and St. Dominic Health marked the annual observance by launching an advanced robotic lung cancer surgery system with procedures already underway.St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson is now using the Ion Endoluminal System, a robot-assisted platform designed to e
Prospective first responders at Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville now have a new tool at their disposal.Through a partnership with Baptist Ambulance and Priority OnDemand, students in the school’s paramedic program now have access to a fully-equipped ambulance. The vehicle will s
Mississippi restaurateur Alex Eaton has announced plans for his latest creation, which will bring another Mexican cuisine option to the capital city.The announcement was made Thursday that La Presa Taqueria will be coming to Jackson’s largest shopping center, Highland Village, this fall. It will sit
As pupils across the state continue to head back to school, one group is looking to provide free school supplies to Mississippi’s youth.The Los Angeles-based Jade Marlin Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting communities through educational initiatives, announced it will be hol
With the state’s largest car show right around the corner, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation is celebrating in fitting fashion.Beginning Aug. 5, lottery players can find newly designed Cruisin’ the Coast-themed scratchers at retailers statewide. The two-dollar game allows players to scratch off ca
It may not be beginning to look or feel like Christmas in Mississippi, but the countdown has begun to get the Governor’s Mansion decorated ahead of the holiday season — and we’re 150 days away from when Santa’s sleigh will make its rounds.An annual tradition spearheaded by Mississippi’s First Lady E
Mississippians know that Jackson is home to some of the best restaurants in the South, but now, those same people who have culinary affection for the capital city can help get the word out on a national level.On Monday, it was announced that the city of Jackson was voted as a finalist for “The Best
There’s a new top university in Mississippi, according to the “Best Colleges in America” list released by Money.com this week.William Carey University notched the top spot among four-year schools in the Magnolia State. Factors considered by the personal finance platform site were quality of educatio
Mississippi’s Giant House Party is back for its 136th rendition!Kicking off on Friday and running through Aug. 1, the annual weeklong Neshoba County Fair has returned. Fairgoers will have yet another opportunity to enjoy porch swing conversations at a cabin belonging to a friend, family member, or r
The University of Southern Mississippi has announced a new scholarship program for Pearl River Community College students looking to continue their education at USM Gulf Park campus.USM and PRCC officials held a joint press conference Wednesday in Long Beach to unveil the new “Coastal Pathways Schol
American Idol season 23 winner and Meridian native Jamal Roberts continues to ride high, coming off a full list of concerts and now gearing up to release a brand-new single.Roberts plans to drop the song, which will be dedicated to his home state, on Thursday at 11 p.m. CT. According to a release fr
A homegrown Hollywood icon who has become one of the biggest names in the film industry will be making a stop in Jackson next month.Morgan Freeman, the decorated actor, producer, and narrator raised in the Mississippi Delta, is listed as a featured guest at the upcoming “Big Voices for Little Childr
Mississippi-based C Spire, the largest privately held wireless carrier in the U.S., has announced a new partnership with global telecommunications firm Dubber to offer an expanded line of business services.The new alliance will offer C Spire business customers full access to Dubber’s product suite,
A traveling exhibit looking at the life and legacy of Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, is being displayed at Mississippi Valley State University until Sept. 21.“Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See” is now open at the James Herbert White Library in Itta Bena every weekd
The rock scene was in shambles on Tuesday afternoon when word hit that Ozzy Osbourne had passed away at the age of 76. Known as the “godfather of heavy metal,” the former Black Sabbath lead pioneered a new subgenre of rock ‘n’ roll and shared his throaty, growling voice with millions of fans around
The Mississippi Children’s Museum is inviting the public to get a glimpse of life at Hogwarts this weekend for Harry Potter Day.A wizard-themed celebration will occur on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., offering families an opportunity to celebrate the wildly popular fictional character’s birthday
When you walk into Davis Wade Stadium for a Mississippi State football game — no matter how good the team is and regardless of the opponent — one thing is constant: the ringing of cowbells by tens of thousands of faithful Bulldog fans. A celebration known across the college football world has been n
