Mississippi Roots in the Majors: Local Players Making an Impact This MLB Season

Mississippi’s impact on Major League Baseball continues to deepen, fueled by a rich pipeline of homegrown talent and standout collegiate programs. This season, the Magnolia State’s baseball influence is more pronounced than ever, with a dynamic mix of …

Mississippi Celebrates National Hospital Week

  In recognition of the vital role hospitals and healthcare professionals play in the well-being of Mississippi communities, Mississippi legislative leaders have officially proclaimed May 11–17, 2025, as Hospital Week in the state. “Mississippi’s hospitals …

NetChoice Renews Bid To Block Mississippi Social Media Law

Citing the First Amendment, the tech industry group NetChoice has asked a federal judge to again prohibit Mississippi from enforcing a law that would require “digital services” providers to verify all users' ages and prohibit minors from creating …

AAAS Launches Institutional Memberships with University of Mississippi and The George Washington University

  This month the American Association for the Advancement of Science welcomed the University of Mississippi and The George Washington University as its first two Institutional Members. AAAS Institutional Memberships provide universities, corporations and …

After decades, asbestos still has a deadly toll on Mississippi veterans

Published 12:42 pm Monday, May 12, 2025 By Cristina Johnson After decades, asbestos still has a deadly toll on Mississippi veterans Our veterans in Mississippi and nationwide experience health crises, which have their roots way back in the 1920s when the …

You can’t see ‘Sinners’ in the Mississippi town it’s set in. A local resident is trying to change that

Ryan Coogler’s new film “Sinners” has been delighting audiences throughout the country with its stylish take on vampires and the Mississippi Delta, except for the town where the film is set, Clarksdale, because it doesn’t have a movie theater. After …

Ole Miss hires men's tennis coach Jake Jacoby from Mississippi State

OXFORD — Ole Miss' new men's tennis coach is coming from Mississippi State. Jake Jacoby has been hired as the eighth head coach for the Ole Miss men's tennis program. Ole Miss announced the hiring May 12. Former coach Toby Hansson was fired in …

Why two teams made latest Mississippi high school softball Super 25 rankings

Trump wants to get rid of FEMA. What will that mean for Mississippi storm, flood recovery?

President Trump suggested dismantling FEMA, saying states can handle natural disasters more efficiently. Trump's proposed budget recommends a $646 million cut to FEMA's non-disaster grant programs. Former Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant was …

Birmingham contractor begins work on $25 million Mississippi medical center

Birmingham-based construction firm Robins & Morton has begun work on a $25 million medical facility in Tupelo, Miss. which will serve some Alabama communities. The North Mississippi Medical Center Crossover Medical Office Building will be a three-story …