It’s that time of year when increased rain chances also means increased flood risk. Mississippians should consider flood insurance now, before they need it. “At last check, there were about 57,000 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies in force...
By Kara Kimbrough Every now and then I run across one of those surveys that challenges you to list the contents of your “last meal on earth.” Invariably, pasta, shrimp, garlic bread and a loaded green salad with Comeback dressing are on the list. I’m not a huge sweets...
Florence Elementary School Principal Amanda Clark is in the running to be awarded a $5,000 stipend and be named the Mississippi Administrator of the Year. Recently, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced the finalists for the 2023 Mississippi...
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is entering into an agreement with the American Red Cross to assist in temporarily lodging displaced residents from the March 24, 2023, deadly tornadoes. Under this agreement, the American Red Cross will place eligible...
New members of the Beta Tau Sigma chapter at the Tupelo Campus include Megan Gillen of Amory; Madelyn Palmer of Baldwyn; Jakob Prather, Brayden Wammack, both of Belden; Olivia Miller, Sara Mooney, both of Booneville; Makaiya Venson of Bruce; Cara James...
The 2023 Magnolia Beef and Poultry Expo will take place Thursday, April 13, at the Magnolia Center in Laurel from 8:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Beef and poultry producers from across the area will have the opportunity to attend educational seminars and browse the trade...
Congressman Bennie G. Thompson, will host three town hall meetings for constituents to ask questions and share concerns about the disaster recovery process. Attendees will hear up to date information on federal recovery resources. Representatives of Federal Emergency...
by Rick Cleveland, Mississippi Today April 10, 2023 Mississippi State and Ole Miss have won college baseball’s national championship in back-to-back seasons, rampaging through the College World Series at Omaha before crowds that seemed 98% Mississippians. But take a...
by Julia James, Mississippi Today April 10, 2023 After a push this session to fully fund public schools, districts will receive $100 million outside of the regular school funding formula because lawmakers passed a bill they say aims to put more money in the classroom....
By Bob Garver Last week, I wrote in my review of “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” that I wasn’t really familiar with the “Dungeons & Dragons” game, and that may have affected my enjoyment of the movie. There will be no such disclaimer for “The Super...
Posted in Mississippi Attractions, Museums by Daniella DiRienzo Lots of people know that Mississippi is touted as the birthplace of America’s music. However, not many know how the state came to be regarded as such. Fortunately, we’ve got an incredible museum, the...
Seven-year-old Ethan Salina was rescued by Mississippi State Fire Academy (MSFA) Instructors after he became unresponsive Sunday, April 2nd. MSFA was at a local YMCA. MSFA instructors were conducting a swim test for an in-house Surface Water & Swift Water Rescue...
Wesson area donors seeking to assist Mississippi storm survivors have been giving money and goods to help them through at least two organizations locally. Both Co-Lin and American Legion Drane-Prine Post # 79 announced they would accept donations, and local...
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today April 7, 2023 A spokesperson for U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Illinois, said is he “extremely disappointed” with Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith’s effort to block the nomination of Scott...
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today April 9, 2023 Conservative state Sen. Chris McDaniel of Ellisville and those who support abortion rights are two winners from Senate Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency Chair John Polk’s decision to kill legislation reviving...
With the fall 2022 reorganization of the Fine and Performing Arts Department, Hinds Community College will produce a musical at Brooks Theatre for the first time in 12 years. The musical is “The Spitfire Grill.” The Lendon Players drama department typically performs...
by Devna Bose, Mississippi Today April 6, 2023 State money and a large line of credit has bought one of Mississippi’s most at-risk hospitals a little more time. Until recently, Greenwood Leflore Hospital was at risk of closing within six months, according to interim...
by Mississippi Today, Mississippi Today April 5, 2023 Mississippi Today has won the University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media’s prestigious Silver Em award. This year marks the first time a news organization has received the award. The Silver Em...
The Hank Aaron Sports Academy will be hosting 4B Umpire Development, an association designed to introduce, teach and train prospective umpires from T-Ball to Division I baseball. The umpire clinics will take place on Sunday, April 23rd at Smith Wills Stadium with...
by Anna Wolfe, Mississippi Today April 5, 2023 Mississippi is one step closer to having a permanent U.S. Attorney for the Southern District, who is expected to oversee the prosecution of what’s been called the largest public fraud case in state history. Both Sens....
