The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning completed its search for the 13th President of Jackson State University by voting to name Dr. Marcus L. Thompson as President during its meeting held today in Jackson. Dr. Thompson has more than 20 years...
Fishing boat manufacturer Avid Boats is renovating and expanding its facility in Monroe County. The project is a $7.96 million investment that will create 50 new jobs. Avid Boats produces high-quality aluminum fishing boats from its headquarters in Amory. In March, a...
A Mississippi State University psychology faculty member is investing in the next generation through a $3.75 million grant to help reengage 16- to 25-year-olds—not currently in school or the workforce—and connect to options to brighten their futures. Michael R....
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today November 14, 2023 Legislation passed by voters would have enacted runoff elections for the first time in Mississippi history if a candidate for any of the eight statewide offices had failed to garner a majority vote last week. At...
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced that Judge Dewey Arthur sentenced Samuel Lamar Taylor, 52, to life without parole for one count of sexual battery and 15 years in prison for one count of gratification of lust. Taylor was found...
by Taylor Vance, Mississippi Today November 14, 2023 Leaders of the Mississippi Democratic Party has denied allegations that former party Chairman Tyree Irving filed in a September lawsuit and asked a judge to dismiss his complaint. Irving, a former appeals court...
by Julia James, Mississippi Today November 13, 2023 Nearly every charter school saw its letter grade decline this school year, according to state test results that measure student performance. Accountability grades are based on state test results and other metrics,...
Faraway country. Poverty stricken area with hard-working citizens, who don’t have much chance to see things change for the better. My hero rides his Honda into their part of his world every day, to deliver help and hope. To teach them that their God truly loves...
The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health invites Black women aged 18-50 to participate in a crucial research survey to address the impact of healthcare providers’ implicit bias on the utilization of breast cancer services by Black women in the State...
By Kara Kimbrough Using the first letter of the all-too-brief season, fall is filled with festivals, football, family time and fun activities in the span between six months of searing heat and the cold, rainy weather that accompanies winter. Finding time for preparing...
By Coach Tony Vance, Hattiesburg High School Let’s make sure that as we talk about what it means to create strong schools, we keep extracurricular and enrichment activities in the mix of these conversations. Bright Friday night lights can also light the way to...
by Vickie King, Mississippi Today November 12, 2023 Ravin Lovett, an artist and art therapist, says she became fascinated with quilting at a young age, watching her “Big Mama” make magic from scraps of cloth. It was her grandmother that taught her to...
by Isabelle Taft, Mississippi Today November 13, 2023 This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Mississippi Today. Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as they are published. In Mississippi, many...
The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) awarded $5.2 million to 34 arts organizations in 23 counties in Mississippi through the Building Fund for the Arts (BFA) grant for FY2024. The funding opportunity provided through the BFA grant supports the much-needed repair,...
A new, outdoor Dinosaur Trail permanent exhibit is now open at MDWFP’s Mississippi Museum of Natural Science! Nestled along one of the museum’s nature trails, you can see six large-scale, 3-D dinosaur models, including a Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Chasmosaurus,...
High school band students are invited to audition for Mississippi State University’s distinguished Honor Band Clinic. One of the oldest of its kind nationally, the clinic will be held Jan. 25-27, 2024, on MSU’s campus. Auditions from students in grades...
Saturday, November 11, 2023 Time: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Location: MDWFP’s Mississippi Museum of Natural Science County: Hinds For more information please contact Nicole Smith at 601-576-6000 or by email at nicole.smith@mmns.ms.gov oin author and...
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today November 9, 2023 Democrat Brandon Presley’s first statewide campaign might not be his last. Fresh off his Tuesday loss by less than 5% to incumbent Republican Gov. Tate Reeves, he did not rule out running again in 2027. “I am not...
As part of its dedication to bolster economic prospects for future healthcare professionals and strengthen the health of the state as a whole, Mississippi has awarded more than $15 million to enhance allied health nursing programs across the state. Grants have been...
The Bologna Performing Arts Center will present Larry, Steve, & Rudy – The Gatlin Brothers, on Thursday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m. The award-winning trio has been performing together for more than sixty years, and will bring their unique blend of country, gospel,...
