Mississippi outperforming Washington public schools in certain academic metrics

Mississippi Agricultural Commissioner tours oyster farms, observes growing and harvesting

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson got his first look at the 466-acre Deer Island Aquaculture Park to see how oyster farmers are growing and harvesting Mississippi oysters. Like other homegrown crops, Gipson...

Mississippi, Alabama senators voted in favor of 'big, beautiful bill'

WASHINGTON (WTVA) — The U.S. senators from Mississippi and Alabama voted in favor of President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” Sens. Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi and Sens. Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt of Alabama — all...

Governor Reeves Highlights Mississippi’s Record Revenue

MISSISSIPPI - Conservative policies are paying off as state enters 2026 with strong momentum. Magnolia Tribune reports Governor Tate Reeves says Mississippi is in the best financial shape in its history as the new fiscal year begins. The state...

USPOULTRY completes Mississippi State University research project

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announced the completion of a research project led by Dr. Pratima Adhikari from Mississippi State University, focused on understanding how branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs)—leucine, valine and...

'The sky is our canvas:' Meet the pyrotechnicians, artists behind Fireworks on the Mississippi

BATON ROUGE – Get ready for a dazzling display over the Mississippi River this Fourth of July as WBRZ presents the annual Fireworks on the Mississippi on Friday. Behind Louisiana's largest fireworks show is Brandon Spear, a second-generation...

Inside Brian O’Connor’s first month as Mississippi State baseball coach: Ace Reese and more

Brian O'Connor addresses rumors surrounding Ace Reese's potential transfer, emphasizing Reese's commitment to Mississippi State. He outlines the team's potential remaining needs in the transfer portal. He shares anecdotes about his adjustment to...

BRIEFLY: Reagan Romero named to Mississippi State University's spring 2025 President's List

MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. — Reagan Romero, McAlester, was named to the Mississippi State University spring 2025 President’s List. Students on the President’s List achieved a 3.80 or better grade-point average, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing...

Former NBA player and Mississippi native Lindsey Hunter returns to coaching

Two-time NBA champion Lindsey Hunter has been named the new head coach of Michigan's Sparta High School boys basketball program.Hunter began building his legacy at Jackson State, where he averaged 26 points per game during his senior year. Hunter...

Anglers gather for 77th Mississippi Deep Fishing Rodeo

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Thursday marks the start of the Mississippi Deep Fishing Rodeo in Gulfport. 77 years in the making, the rodeo reels in only the best fishermen. The four-day competition takes place ever year during the week of Independence...

Mississippi ranks high for risky driving but DUI arrests decline: reports

As the week of the 4th of July begins, a recent Forbes report highlights the heavy toll that impaired and reckless driving takes on Mississippi roads. In both 2024 and 2025, Mississippi ranked ninth for worst drivers nationally, with drunk driving...

Electronic filing completed statewide for Mississippi courts

Published 4:12 pm Thursday, July 3, 2025 Mississippi courts marked a milestone on June 30 with the completion of the statewide electronic filing and case management system. Mississippi Electronic Courts, MEC, is now operating in all 82 Circuit...

Mississippi Top Reads for week of July 6 

Sunday, July 6, 2025 1. “Atmosphere,” Taylor Jenkins Reid, Ballantine Books 2. “Jacktown USA,” Kamel King, Republic 3. “The Dude,” Steve Robertson, Crane Publishing 4. “Rooftop,” Darden North, Independent Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily...

Construction crews make major progress on Mississippi River Bridge

LANSING, Iowa (KCRG) - Construction crews are making major progress on the Mississippi River Bridge in Lansing. According to a Facebook post, the Wisconsin side of the new bridge now has a concrete deck. 51 loads of concrete were pumped from the...

Mississippi needs more trained electrical workers

Mississippi is becoming a leader in technology and AI, focusing on workforce training to support economic growth. Billions in data center investments are creating jobs, but sustained growth requires targeted education and training. Google's...

Bulldogs loading up: Ranking Mississippi State’s top baseball transfers

Has there ever been a more optimistic feeling about Mississippi State’s baseball program than right now? OK, let’s remove the feelings before that College World Series final where it felt like the Bulldogs were destined to beat Vanderbilt for its...

Nashville Police arrest Mississippi man after multi-car fatal crash

An 18-year-old Mississippi man is facing a vehicular homicide charge after a crash killed a 20-year-old driver on Brick Church Pike. Nashville first responders were called to the crash, in the 2400 block of Brick Church Pike, July 2 for a...

Person of the Day | Dr. Emmett Stringer: Columbus Dentist, Former Mississippi NAACP President

COLUMBUS, Miss.—Many longtime residents of Columbus, Mississippi, have memories of Dr. Emmett Stringer examining their teeth, or they recall encountering Stringer, a dentist and the founder of the Columbus, Miss., NAACP chapter, while visiting...

Recent University of Mississippi graduate from Jonesboro aims to break barriers, build bands

Oxford, MS — (Contributed) — July 3, 2025 — Sydney Rush attended band tryouts on a whim in sixth grade. The Jonesboro native didn’t come from a musical family, but her best friend encouraged her to join the band. That decision set her on a path...

Mississippi DOT updates progress on north Mississippi infrastructure projects

Willie Simmons Chairman of the Mississippi Transportation Commission | Mississippi Department of TransportationWillie Simmons Chairman of the Mississippi Transportation Commission | Mississippi Department of Transportation The Mississippi...