By: Ruth Cummins Photos By: Joe Ellis and Jay Ferchaud/ UMMC Communications Xavier Person is a budding researcher, a promising medical student and a man with a plan. He’s earning a PhD at the same time he’s tackling his MD, one of five new students in the UMMC...
A new Master of Science in Construction Management degree program launching next month at Mississippi State will further prepare students for leadership roles in today’s construction industry. Recently approved by the Mississippi Board of Trustees of...
Thirty baseball players from Mississippi heard their names called in the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft, a remarkable showing that once again put the Magnolia State in the national spotlight for its athletic talent. The draft took place July 13-14 in Atlanta,...
Move over, Muscadine Ripple—to make room on the freezer shelf for two new Mississippi State-borne ice cream flavors. Blueberry and sweet potato plan to join MSU’s 11 other palette-pleasing ice cream flavors in 2026 at the MAFES Sales Store, also the home...
Organizers of the 82nd National Folk Festival have announced six additional performers who will take the stage in downtown Jackson this November 7–9. The latest round of artists showcases a diverse mix of musical traditions and includes several performers with strong...
The Clarence and Mary Lee Howard Foundation will host the Walk for Ben on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Wardell Leach Recreation Park in Yazoo City, Mississippi. Which is known as “the Gateway to the Mississippi Delta.” This...
