Jim and Nick had been neighbors for years. Not necessarily close friends who knew each other’s daily habits and dislikes, but friendly enough. Except when Jim did something that got under the skin of his neighbor. Which, unfortunately happened more than once in...
Today, Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson named Theresa Love as executive director of the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum. In this position, Love, a 26-year staff member of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and...
Volunteer Mississippi, the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service, is pleased to announce the promotion of Suzanne Scales Rutherford to executive director. In her new role, Rutherford will provide vision and direction for Volunteer Mississippi staff while...
Commissioner Willie Simmons, Central Transportation District, has announced updates to several Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) projects across central Mississippi. “Each of these projects show a vital investment into our infrastructure that will...
By Kara Kimbrough “Life’s too short…” It seemed like I heard these words everywhere I went last week. The fact that I heard it as the 22nd anniversary approaches of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on New York City, the Pentagon and an aborted...
High school seniors will have an opportunity to learn about Itawamba Community College during its Fall Preview Day, which is scheduled for September 28 from 2:30-5:30 p.m. at the Fulton Campus. Fall Preview Day attendees will also have free admission for the...
by Molly Minta, Mississippi Today September 1, 2023 Delta State University appears to have never had a policy on academic freedom, a core tenet of higher education that ensures faculty will not be disciplined for conducting research that could be considered...
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today September 3, 2023 Likely Mississippi voters by an overwhelming margin continue to support the issues touted by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Brandon Presley even if they do not support him. The latest Mississippi Today/Siena...
by Rick Cleveland, Mississippi Today September 3, 2023 Former Southern Miss president Martha Dunagin Saunders was a USM undergrad in the late 1960s at the same time as Pascagoula native Jimmy Buffett, the future billionaire singer-songwriter. The two were friends. “My...
Mississippi University for Women’s Dr. Julia Mortyakova is introducing students to the piano and proper technique through the release of her textbook titled, “Class Piano.” “This textbook is designed to gradually introduce the beginning piano student to the...
by Devna Bose, Mississippi Today August 31, 2023 As the state’s health care crisis persists, four more Mississippi hospitals have applied to become rural emergency hospitals, a federal designation meant to increase their financial viability. The “rural emergency...
by Anna Wolfe, Mississippi Today August 31, 2023 Gov. Tate Reeves’ brother coordinated with state Auditor Shad White on damage control for former NFL star Brett Favre after an audit first revealed in 2020 that the athlete had received more than $1 million in welfare...
The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) urges Mississippians to take necessary precautions and follow burn ban guidelines to prevent further wildfires. Despite a few isolated showers and storms, the state is still experiencing a drought, making it more susceptible...
The Poverty Simulation, sponsored by the DSU Department of Social Work, will be offered on September 6 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Jacob Center on the first floor of Ewing Hall. Students, faculty, and staff as well as interested community members may participate...
by Devna Bose, Mississippi Today August 29, 2023 Gov. Tate Reeves, who has continued to staunchly oppose expanding Medicaid in Mississippi, appears to have attended a meeting in May about “Medicaid policies,” according to his official calendar. But no one with the...
With the beginning of a new Mississippi State football season approaching this weekend, the state’s largest college band is more than prepared to bring its booming sound into Davis Wade Stadium, along with the chorus of cowbells and cheers. Consisting of more...
by Mina Corpuz, Mississippi Today August 31, 2023 Tracie Mayfield fell to the ground when she opened her son’s car and was hit with the smell of his cologne. It had been six months since Yakebau “Ya Ya” Cortez Head, 31, was shot and killed in Lexington. The car had...
Student Counseling Services at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to host a short film presentation titled, “It’s Real: College Students and Mental Health” on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 3 p.m. in the...
The Bulldogs meet the Lions this Saturday [Sept. 2] as Mississippi State opens its 2023 football season at home against non-conference opponent Southeastern Louisiana. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. in Davis Wade Stadium, and gates open two hours and 15 minutes prior to...
WHO: The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). WHAT: Temporary overnight lane closures. WHEN: The work will take place overnight from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. It will begin the evening of Wednesday, September 6, 2023, and last through May 2024. WHERE: I-20...
