With Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” underway, many Mississippians might not realize just how many species are swimming off the state’s coastline.During last year’s “Shark Week,” Dr. Jill Hendon with the Center for Fisheries Research and Development at the University of Southern Mississippi explain
Grammy award-winning comedian Nate Bargatze is headlining Mississippi Christian University’s bicentennial gala, school officials announced.Bargatze, a New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, director and producer, will speak at the A.E. Wood Coliseum on MC’s Clinton campus on Sept. 29. The eve
The University of Mississippi and a local cannabis company are partnering for research purposes.Representatives from the National Center for Cannabis Research Education at Ole Miss and Southern Sky Brands will work together to evaluate the effects of CBD on sleep quality among adult participants. Th
After the recent announcement of the world’s largest toy producer opening a store in Mississippi, residents are growing excited.LEGO is planning to move into the site of the recently vacated Apple store at the Renaissance at Colony Park in Ridgeland, next to Barnes and Noble and Lululemon. The new A
You never know what a Powerball ticket purchased at a convenience store in Mississippi will bring. But a player in northeast Mississippi quickly discovered that it could yield a million-dollar payday.The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced Monday that a $2 ticket bought at a Sprint Mart in Tup
Multi-platinum rap sensation Kevin Gates will take the main stage at the Brandon Amphitheater this fall.Officials at the central Mississippi venue announced on Monday that Gates will perform in Brandon on Saturday, Oct. 17. Tickets will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. and can be found here.Gates, a nat
Children’s of Mississippi has opened its newly renovated inpatient wing with a $1.5 million donation from Hogs for the Cause to enhance care for children battling childhood diseases.Hogs for the Cause is a New Orleans nonprofit, which serves as a nationwide outreach program that unites barbecue cult
Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” is almost here, and there may not be anyone more excited than the Mississippi Aquarium.The aquarium in Gulfport will host its sixth annual “Shark Weekend” on Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26, to get shark lovers ready for the summer television event. It will fe
NEW YORK (AP) — Rei Ami, whose voice helped fuel the hit movie “KPop Demon Hunters,” recently found herself facing plenty of real hunters — watching from the ocean floor as about 16 reef sharks went on a feeding frenzy.She was scared, sure. But more than that, she was brought to tears.“I thought I’d
Apple’s new and improved store has officially opened in Ridgeland. .As Mississippi’s only Apple store, frequent visitors don’t have to worry about finding somewhere new to service their phones, as the store relocated only a short walk away. Originally located next to the Lululemon and Barnes and Nob
As tensions escalate in the Middle East, Americans are once again paying more at the pump.For the first time in more than a month, the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has climbed above $4, according to AAA. The average reached $4.09 on Thursday, up 15 cents from a week ago, a
Warrior Bonfire Program is hosting its ninth annual Mississippi charity event next month to support Purple Heart combat veterans.The nationwide organization is tailored to help post-9/11 Purple Heart recipients in their journey to recovery and returning to the community. As the oldest military award
Mississippi State University’s School of Architecture is partnering with two Jackson universities to boost small businesses and economic growth in the capital city’s downtown.The collaborative initiative brings together nonprofit Downtown Jackson Partners, Mississippi State University’s School of Ar
Only days after Taylor Farms expanded its voluntary recall of lettuce products, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a statement advising people to consider the cyclospora outbreak potentially linked to the California-based produce company a false positive.Taylor Farms announced July 17 they
A new Mississippi Miss Hospitality was crowned over the weekend in Hattiesburg.Landry Kent of New Albany won the title Saturday night at the Historic Saenger Theater after a weeklong competition featuring interviews, speeches, on-stage presentations, and an evening gown competition. Kent was selecte
Amid a potential link to a diarrhea-causing parasite, Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of its iceberg lettuce products shipped to 27 states, including Mississippi.Taylor Farms products that may be contaminated with cyclospora, the parasite behind a multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak, we
Mississippi State University is expanding its international footprint by partnering with a university in Uruguay.A memorandum of understanding has been reached between Mississippi State and Universidad ORT Uruguay, with an overarching goal of enhancing educational and research exchange opportunities
The Mississippi State Department of Health announced Friday that five cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in the state.At a press conference in Jackson, health department officials confirmed that the total count had risen from two reported cases earlier in the day. The illness, caused by the
The Bologna Performing Arts Center at Delta State University has announced its fall 2026 lineup, which includes six acts ranging from country music and comedy to Broadway, Southern rock, and a holiday circus.The fall season in Cleveland will happen on the following dates: Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Sept. 3
SuperTalk Mississippi Media and Palmer Home for Children are proud to announce that the 14th Annual SuperTalk Mississippi Radiothon benefiting Palmer Home raised more than $392,565 for the children in their care. The event was held Thursday on the Palmer Home campus outside of Hernando and featured
William Carey University is partnering with two Mississippi community colleges to streamline transfer opportunities.The private university in Hattiesburg has reached an agreement with Itawamba and Northeast Mississippi community colleges, aiming to make it easier for graduates of the two-year school
It’s here! SuperTalk Mississippi Media’s 14th Annual Radiothon benefiting Palmer Home for Children is underway on 12 talk stations statewide.Listeners across the region are invited to tune in to SuperTalk Mississippi on their radios or online until 6 p.m. to hear from individuals who have been direc
Inmates across the state are gaining valuable experience cultivating crops through the Mississippi Department of Corrections garden program.Over 40 varieties of crops are being planted and harvested by Mississippi inmates to provide them with fresh meals and skills to carry into the real world. Vari
The American Red Cross is calling all people to consider donating blood amid an emergency blood shortage.According to the Red Cross, the national blood supply fell nearly 25% in June, a problem that usually arises in the summer months. Blood donors are urgently needed to help patients receive the li
