Author: Jon R Myers

The event will introduce student-athletes from 11 programs and feature a preseason football scrimmage.

The college unveiled a new Heritage Room honoring Billy McCoy, a former student and Mississippi House speaker, highlighting his legacy of public service.

Three male juveniles face multiple felony charges after a series of vehicle burglaries and an attempted home break-in in Prentiss County, authorities say.

Officials warn of heat-related illnesses and urge precautions amid rising temperatures this August.

The Mid-South faces dangerous heat levels today, with heat indices exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit, prompting a Heat Advisory across the region.

The National Weather Service has extended a heat advisory across the Mid-South, with temperatures expected to reach triple digits and heat indices over 105 degrees.

Officials highlight the value of spending time outdoors, emphasizing that the best catch may be the experience itself rather than the size of the fish.

The 2026 Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday runs from August 28 to August 30, offering tax exemptions on firearms, ammunition, and select hunting supplies.

The National Mourning Dove Banding Program, launched in 2003, aims to track dove populations and the impact of hunting across the U.S. South.

A new report highlights concerns over state funding to non-profits, revealing lack of oversight and transparency. The office has created a dashboard for public access.

Participants who attend spin class dressed in school-themed attire can win Burgess swag, organizers say.

Registration is now open for the Northeast Mississippi Community College softball team’s fall showcase event, scheduled for later this season.

A traffic stop in Prentiss County led to the arrest of a Booneville woman on methamphetamine and child abuse charges, according to authorities.

A new class session for adult learners begins August 10th, offering opportunities to earn a high school diploma, build skills, or start a new career.

A heat advisory has been issued for much of the Mid-South, with temperatures expected to reach dangerous levels for the next week.

Several defendants received prison sentences last week in Lee County Circuit Court for methamphetamine-related crimes, with sentences ranging up to 60 years.

A heat advisory is in effect Monday for regions near and west of the Mississippi River, with heat index values expected to reach 105 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.

A heat advisory remains in effect for regions along and west of the Mississippi River, with dangerous heat indices expected to persist through midweek, officials say.

James Warrington was last seen leaving Magnolia Regional Hospital on foot, prompting a search by authorities.

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a heat advisory for areas along and west of the Mississippi River, warning of dangerous heat conditions.