The Jackson State University chapter of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) has made history after recently earning this year’s Diamond Star Award—being the first HBCU chapter to ever be awarded the distinction. Every year, the NSCS awards one … Continued
Photo courtesy of JSU Athletics With the SWAC not set to take the field until the spring, Jackson State football will spend the fall searching for a new football coach. The Tigers have announced that head coach John Hendrick’s contract … Continued
With the 2020 high school football season set to begin this Friday for most public schools and the MAIS season already underway, Governor Tate Reeves has increased the capacity allowance at games. During Monday’s press briefing, Governor Reeves announced that … Continued
As an increasing number of young people utilize the internet for virtual learning, parents should be hyper-sensitive to virtual dangers lurking daily. Do you know who your kids are communicating with? Do you know what they are seeing on social … Continued
While players and coaches at Ole Miss, Mississippi State, and Southern Miss are gearing up for the 2020 football season, so is KLLM Transport Services. The Mississippi-based company, founded in 1963, has unveiled the 2020 tractor-trailers for each of the … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has confirmed 274 new cases of COVID-19 with 32 additional deaths induced by the virus. Today’s report brings the total number of cases Mississippi has seen to 82,950. With the 38 new deaths, … Continued
The following op-ed was submitted by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker: Following Health Protocols Will Help Prevent Surge in Cases Photo courtesy of Senator Roger Wicker With summer coming to a close, school buses are making the rounds again as children … Continued
The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office will host a series of public hearings regarding Initiative Measure No. 65 (medical marijuana) in each of the old five Congressional districts, as required by State law. Initiative Measure No. 65 and the legislative alternative, Alternative Measure … Continued
15 years ago was one of the most detrimental days in not only this country’s history but in Mississippi’s history. Hurricane Katrina virtually destroyed the entire Mississippi Gulf Coast. Taking the lives of over 200 people, destroying the homes of … Continued
Steven “Low” Lopez, wanted by police in Bay St. Louis, is now in custody in the Lone Star state. Lopez, a felon, was wanted for the armed robbery of the Hollywood Casino earlier this month. On Friday, the U.S. Marshals Gulf … Continued