by Taylor Vance, Mississippi Today November 29, 2023 Republican House members chose Jason White as the chamber’s next speaker, elevating a new person to one of the most powerful political roles in Mississippi for the next four years. The 79-member GOP caucus met...
by Brian Howey and Nate Rosenfield, Mississippi Today November 30, 2023 Brian Howey and Nate Rosenfield investigated dozens of arrests made by Rankin County deputies to report this article, which is part of a series by The Times’s Local Investigations Fellowship...
Here’s what happens so often. A person becomes an adult, marries, has children, grows ill or old, and dies. Then the family of the deceased comes together to grieve, and to then plan the funeral. The flower shop gets notified to send flowers, and they all attend the...
Uniformed in a chef’s hat and jacket, University of Mississippi freshman Sarah Harmon sat at a special table in the Rebel Market on Nov. 10 decorating cookies. She adorned the treats with words such as “dream,” “love” and “joy.” These were no ordinary cookies,...
By Nathan Duff Christmas comes early to the Bologna Performing Arts Center, presenting Diamond Rio: Holiday and Hits on Tuesday, December 5. The award-winning country group made a splash on the Music City scene in the early 90s and are noted for their smooth harmonies...
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Child Nutrition is seeking sponsors to operate the 2024 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) in counties across the state of Mississippi. The federally funded program provides nutritious meals to children during...
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today November 28, 2023 Longtime state Rep. Earle Banks, a Democrat from Jackson who pleaded guilty in May to evading the payment of federal taxes, has been sentenced to two years of supervised probation and ordered to pay nearly $85,000...
In a competitive vote following the conclusion of the college football season in the Magnolia state, Delta State University Quarterback Patrick Shegog has been named the 2023 C Spire Conerly Trophy winner. The award presented on Tuesday evening at the Country Club of...
In an effort to improve law enforcement and the relationships between police and the communities they serve, the University of Mississippi is launching a new graduate certificate program in evidence-based policing and reform. Beginning next spring, the Center for...
By Kara Kimbrough It’s time for my annual “Please stop sending all your hard-earned money to large out-of-state conglomerates with no interest in Mississippi” plea. On a more positive note, I’m also asking you to at least consider baking some of your Christmas...
Pursuant to House Bill 280 of the Mississippi Legislature’s 2023 Regular Session, the Study Committee on Foreign Purchase of Farmland in Mississippi has released its report containing the committee’s findings and recommendations. The Mississippi Legislature has been...
by Rick Cleveland, Mississippi Today November 27, 2023 So much happening in Mississippi sports and so much upon which to comment. Here goes: Mississippi State hired Oklahoma offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby as its head coach. No big surprise here, at least not on this...
by Mina Corpuz, Mississippi Today November 27, 2023 As the state seeks to set his execution date, Willie Jerome Manning continues to maintain his innocence, challenging a double-murder conviction that his attorneys say was based on unreliable evidence, including the...
Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Pieter Teeuwissen as County Court Judge for Hinds County, Subdistrict 2. The appointment fills a vacancy due to the untimely death of the Honorable LaRita Cooper-Stokes. “Pieter has big shoes to fill, but I...
The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum is hosting a special ‘Tis the Season event from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2023. The festive, community-focused event will feature a viewing of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” a...
Central Mississippi Dance, located in Brandon, is bringing back its performance of The Nutcracker that features all dance genres in the well-known Christmas story. Central Mississippi Dance had such a success last year with this modern version, that directors have...
By: Annie Oeth, Competitors in the first Run the Rainbow for Children’s run through downtown. The 2024 event will include a marathon route. The gold at the end of this rainbow will be a marathon medal. The 2024 Run the Rainbow for Children’s is adding a USA...
The Salvation Army is in full swing with its largest annual fundraisers and needs your help! Volunteers play a crucial role in the organization’s mission to serve others not only during the holiday season but beyond. The cherished Red Kettle and Angel Tree...
by Jerry Mitchell, Mississippi Today November 21, 2023 Two state officials confirmed to Mississippi Today that state and federal authorities are examining what role, if any, Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey played in the August acquittal of former Capitol Police...
By Bob Garver I’ve been referring to this movie as “Hunger Game of Thrones.” It’s a prequel to “The Hunger Games,” but the influence of a certain HBO fantasy series is pretty apparent with the casting of Peter Dinklage and the “Song of Ice and Fire”-like subheading....
