Mississippi State University Extension has a new leader with a long history of connecting Mississippians with information they need through research, education and outreach. Angus L. Catchot Jr. is the new MSU Extension director, effective Nov. 1. “Dr. Catchot...
Seven juveniles are accused of setting two separate fires at a vacant school located at 288 Green Avenue, Drew, MS 38737. The first fire was set on October 14, 2023 and extinguished by the Drew Volunteer Fire Department with minimal damage. The second fire was set on...
Skydweller Aero Inc. is bringing its flight test and aircraft modification operations to Hancock County. The project represents a corporate investment of $15 million, as well as $40 million in advanced solar powered aircraft inventory. The project will create at least...
by Mina Corpuz, Mississippi Today October 18, 2023 The 15-year-old had not played in the September 2022 rivalry football game between South Jones and Northeast Jones high schools in Ellisville, and he was ready to go home. He ignored the security officers who asked...
by Molly Minta, Mississippi Today October 17, 2023 U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Jackson State University alumnus, said on Monday the proliferation of gun ownership and its resulting violence in America contributed to the fatal shooting of a student over the weekend at...
by Sophia Paffenroth, Mississippi Today October 17, 2023 Every region in Mississippi ranked higher in infant mortality than the national average of 5.4 deaths per 1,000 live births, according to the state’s 2021 Mississippi Infant Mortality Report released last week....
