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Sports
MSU Baseball Brings Home First Ever National Championship for Mississippi State University
When third baseman Kamren James threw to first for the final out, the Bulldogs’ dugout emptied and about 100 fans jumped out of the stands to celebrate as Josh Hatcher …
State
New Occupational Licensing Law Goes into Effect This Week
A new law goes into effect this week that allows people who move to Mississippi from out-of-state to maintain their professional licenses.
Food
Mississippi Brewery Road Map
The Magnolia State harbors more than a dozen locally owned breweries that supply Mississippians and travelers alike with a variety of stouts, sours and everything in-between.
City & County
Jackson Mid-Year Progress Report
With 2021 already halfway behind us, let’s review some of the openings, expansions, nonprofit initiatives and updates that the metro area has seen since January.
Education
Beyond English Provides More than Language Lessons
In 2018, Xiwei “Aaron” Wu and his wife, Langshan Song, both natives of China who learned English as a second language, founded Beyond English as a way to help students …
Food
Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s Own ‘Fit to Eat’ Aires Nationally on Create TV
“Fit to Eat,” an original program created by Mississippi Public Broadcasting, is now officially part of the Create® TV channel’s lineup, airing nationwide on Mondays at 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 …
Food
2021 Metro Restaurant Debuts
Since January, the metro has welcomed new restaurants presenting foodstuffs from varying culinary backgrounds.
Food
Jefferson’s Grill: Barbecue Advice from an Old-School Pitmaster
Jackson native Roche Jefferson entered the food industry around nine years ago, working as a manager for two years before opening his own restaurant and catering service, Jefferson’s Grill.
Best of Jackson
Best of Jackson: Home Services 2021
Even the best of homes and office spaces sometimes need touching up in one form or another. To help you determine who you decide to call when such situations arise, …
Crime
Rescuing Human Trafficking Victims in Mississippi
The Pearl-based nonprofit Mississippi Center for Violence Prevention announced it was doubling the accommodation space for human trafficking survivors and their children on Thursday, June 24.
Person of the Day
Harvey Fiser
Millsaps College appointed Harvey Fiser, a professor of business law, as interim dean of the college's Else School of Management on June 1.
Politics
Mississippi Lawmakers Hear Testimony on Medical Marijuana
Two prominent Mississippi physicians urged lawmakers Monday to put “guardrails” in place if medical marijuana is legalized in the state, warning that officials should be careful about making a product …
City & County
Shaye’s Weekend Picks 6-25-21
The weekend is here and, once again, there are plenty of options around town to get everyone out of the house and making the most of their summer. Whatever that …
Civil Rights
Civil Rights Trail Book Aims to Make History Easy to Digest
By highlighting cities that played host to significant events during the civil rights movement, a new book aims to make that complex history easier to understand and to pass its …
Person of the Day
MSU Earns Two Thrilling Wins in CWS
Fans of Mississippi State University baseball are enjoying a thrill ride at the 2021 College World Series. The Bulldogs are 2-0 in two vastly different wins and both were nailbitters …
Health Care
‘This is Important for Your Health’: FLOTUS Visits Jackson to Push Vaccinations
Dr. Jill Biden held 13-year-old Christian Lyles, as he received vaccinations at Jackson State University, during her visit to the school on Tuesday, June 22, as part of White House's …
Person of the Day
Megan James
Millsaps College recently named Megan James, who has served as alumni engagement associate at the University of Mississippi Medical Center since 2016, as its new dean of students. James assumed …
Politics
State Senator Slams Voter Suppression Efforts at Black Voters Matter Rally in Jackson
Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus Chairwoman Sen. Angela Turner Ford, D-West Point, said on July 19 that attempts to purge voter rolls in Mississippi risk disenfranchising many people.
Person of the Day
MSU Reaches the College World Series
Mississippi State University didn’t have the best postseason start, as the Bulldogs were bounced quickly out of the Southeastern Conference tournament. MSU ended up being routed by the University of …
National
Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge to Obama Era Health Law
The Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge to the Obama era health care law, preserving insurance coverage for millions of Americans.
