By: James Bryan Harrell A Mississippi State Bulldog legend considered to be one the best defensive players to come through Starkville died Thursday. Johnie Earl Cooks, 64, was a member of the Bulldog football team from 1977-1981. At Mississippi State, Cooks would...
Riverwalk Casino Hotel (“Riverwalk”) was proudly recognized as an industry leader in diversity by Mississippi Gaming News. The article, published in the summer 2023 issue, highlighted the diversity and inclusion efforts among casino properties in Vicksburg,...
by Daniella DiRienzo If you’ve ever searched for abandoned places in Mississippi, you’ve likely discovered that there are several ghost towns in Mississippi. Some, like Rodney and Rock Springs, are extremely well known and explored by the masses. Not all ghost towns...
by Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today July 6, 2023 The deadline for voter registration for the Aug. 8 Mississippi statewide primary is Monday. You can register in person at your county circuit clerk’s office or municipal clerk’s office by 5 p.m. on Monday,...
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by Nate Rosenfield, Mississippi Today July 6, 2023 Protestors gathered outside the offices of Attorney General Lynn Fitch and Rankin County Sheriff Brian Bailey on Wednesday, calling for the indictment of six Rankin County deputies accused of torturing two Black men...
by Pam Dankins, Mississippi Today July 6, 2023 A day that began with clear, blue skies for LeeOtis Hubbard Gladney ended with destruction during nightfall, when a March 24 tornado swept through Amory. A nightmare followed the terror of that night as Gladney soon...
The Mississippi Board of Mental Health has named its Chair and Vice Chair for state fiscal year 2024, selecting Stewart Rutledge of Oxford as Chair and Courtney Phillips of Indianola as Vice Chair. Rutledge is an affordable housing developer and attorney who has...
Mike Koskie, 67, of Jackson, MS, passed away on July 4, 2023, from late stage diagnosis of esophageal cancer. Mike was born September 28, 1955, to Frank and Sally Koskie in Jackson, MS. After graduating from Wingfield High School in 1973, he went on to receive a...
by Mina Corpuz, Mississippi Today July 6, 2023 Mississippi Supreme Court Justices heard arguments Thursday that will help them decide the constitutionality of House Bill 1020 – the controversial law that places appointed judges in Hinds County and sets up a separate...
According to the Mississippi Secretary of State’s (SOS) office, the online campaign finance filing system is being disabled due to concerns over reliability. The next deadline for candidates in current elections to file campaign finance reports is July 10. However,...
by Adria R. Walker, Mississippi Today July 6, 2023 As federal and city officials continue to work to assure residents the water flowing from the troubled Jackson system is safe to drink, distrust among many capital city residents — particularly mothers and caregivers...
by Molly Minta, Mississippi Today June 30, 2023 The U.S. Supreme Court rejected President Joe Biden’s plan for student debt relief that would have forgiven between $10,000 and $20,000 in student loan debt for millions of borrowers across the country, including nearly...
“Customer Service” – the belief that every person walking in through the door of the store needs to be treated as vital to the financial life blood of that business. When did it become “Customer To Be Tolerated Or Ignored?” Why have customers seemingly...
Rep. Bennie G. Thompson will host the Regional Agricultural Roundtable this upcoming Friday. This roundtable is a session where task force members have the opportunity to listen to stakeholders and constituents from Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama, and...
by Rick Cleveland, Mississippi Today July 3, 2023 As this is written, the Atlanta Braves, who have several Mississippi markings, have the best record in baseball. The Braves are insanely hot at present, having won 23 of their last 26 games to improve their record to...
By Newton Mathews Stepping foot into the strangest town in Mississippi, you might think you’ve ventured into another world. A visit here unveils an unconventional side of Mississippi, an extraordinary blend of Southern hospitality and eccentricity that will captivate...
By Sarah Ulmer U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate temporarily blocked a portion of Senate Bill 2343. The new Mississippi law, which was set to go into effect July 1st, outlines jurisdictional responsibilities for the Capitol Police in Jackson including allowing the...
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today June 30, 2023 The U.S. Supreme Court, more than six months after receiving the case, ruled on Friday it will not hear a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a Mississippi provision that places a lifetime voting ban on many...
By Kara Kimbrough It’s hard to believe, but half of 2023 has slipped away. The halfway point is a good time to reflect on the food and travel-related items are on my favorites list. So, without further ado… Here’s what I’m loving: 1. Blue Bell Sherbet – I’m not sure...
