By: Danny Barrett Jr., UMMC Efforts to bring down Mississippi’s alarming rate of congenital syphilis the past few years is receiving some much-needed help this month. Thanks to a $1 million grant from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration, a...
The Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) assisted federal agencies in executing a search warrant in Hinds County and recovering a 2018 Kubota tractor valued at $38,000. The search warrant was a joint effort of operation involving the United...
Belhaven University was named one of Money’s 2024 Best Colleges in America. Money’s analysis showcases the country’s top 745 colleges based on graduation rates, cost of attendance, financial aid, and alumni success. “We are honored to be recognized...
Jesmyn Ward, the two-time National Book Award winner from DeLisle, MS, will be the featured guest when the Thacker Mountain Radio Hour returns to the Mississippi Gulf Coast on Saturday, August 24 at 7 pm at the Walter Anderson Museum (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS....
On Monday, August 19, 2024, Attorney General Lynn Fitch will host the Inaugural Mississippi Women’s Summit at the Oxford Conference Center. This free event will include several panels of women leaders from all over Mississippi who will share their experiences as...
The BEAD Map challenge process begins today! The Challenge Process allows residents of Mississippi a chance to provide feedback to help BEAM update the Mississippi Broadband Map. This updated map will allow BEAM to make the most of upcoming broadband funding and...
As students gear up for college this fall, it’s important to consider how your insurance needs are evolving. For students planning to live off-campus, looking into renters insurance is crucial. If your student will share a rental property with one or more...
By: Russ Latino, Magnolia Tribune In 1954, Leslie B. Lampton, Sr., started Lampton Oil Company with just two employees, a used fuel transport truck, and a one room building in Jackson, Mississippi. Lampton Oil would become Ergon. From humble beginnings, Ergon grew to...
NASA’s Stennis Space Center Director John Bailey announced today that longtime propulsion engineer/manager Christine Powell has been selected as deputy director of the south Mississippi propulsion site, effective Aug. 12. “I am excited for Christine to join the NASA...
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune One of the greatest joys in my life is attending our monthly supper club. We rotate homes, and the host couple always delivers. From formal dinner parties with elegantly set dining room tables to casual backyard barbeques, the food...
By: Bob Garver If nothing else, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is Disney taking a victory lap for acquiring 20th Century Fox and the Marvel properties it controlled. We got a taste of this last year in “Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness” when the advertising...
The U.S. Postal Service is looking to add members to its family to deliver mail and packages in rural areas throughout Alabama and Mississippi. If you’re seeking employment in a fast-paced, rewarding work environment with competitive compensation packages, on-the-job...
Representatives from the Mississippi Book Festival and Atmos Energy gathered on the steps of the Mississippi State Capitol, where Atmos Energy presented a donation of $7,500 to the Mississippi Book Festival. Marshall Ramsey, two-time Pulitzer nominated cartoonist, and...
You grew up together. Fought over who got to ride the newer bicycle and who would have the bigger bedroom. Laughed at the same old TV cartoons while inhaling your morning ration of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes with sweetened milk. Made fun of each other unmercifully. Griped...
By: Annie Oeth Photos By: Jay Ferchaud/ UMMC Communications Children with complex medical conditions will soon have a place where they can live and their families can get the training needed to care for them at home. Construction of the Alyce G. Clarke Center for...
By: David Tisdale Twelve University of Southern Mississippi (USM) undergraduates have been chosen for the prestigious McNair Scholars Program at Southern Miss. Officially known as The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, the McNair Scholars Program...
By: Tom Janoush Delta State University is proud to announce the establishment of the Dr. Butch Caston Endowed Athletic Scholarship, generously created by Joe and Tom Janoush. The scholarship is a testament to Caston’s profound impact on Delta State during his time as...
By: Kara Kimbrough I have no shame about sharing this: I often peruse social media sites when looking for recipes that: A. I haven’t yet tried and B. Don’t bore me with the same ‘ol ingredients. Last week, while scrolling through that platform that originated in...
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The expansion of the Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) has given the Capitol Police nearly triple the amount of territory to patrol but through partnerships with other agencies the transition is going well, state and...
Nearly 4,600 pharmacies nationwide are hosting Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to help families prioritize their health this back-to-school season. Customers can receive free glucose, cholesterol, BMI and blood pressure screenings...
