News

‘One of the greatest Mississippians’: Former Gov. William Winter remembered by friends, dignitaries

Former Gov. William Forrest Winter, widely respected for ushering sweeping reforms of Mississippi’s public education system and for…

Local News

Hospital chief urges Reeves to re-issue mask mandate

Dr. LouAnn Woodward, who leads the University of Mississippi Medical Center, the state’s only academic health center and…

Elections

Mississippi voters approve new flag; medical marijuana measure passes

Mississippians voted to adopt a state new flag and legalized medical marijuana in the state on Election Day. Voters had…

Local News

Mississippi poised to break absentee voting record in 2020 election

While Mississippi’s early voting laws are the most restrictive in the nation this year, it appears those eligible…

Lifestyles

Live life or take it? Pandemic brings increased distress and thoughts of suicide

Is there a word for the opposite of a miracle? There must be a sound. –C.T. Salazar Sometimes…

News

Why Mississippi’s COVID-19 numbers are flattening

After a steep summer climb in coronavirus cases, Mississippi’s average daily numbers are at the lowest point in…

News

Alabama woman flies high on 80th birthday

Sue Westerfield's family loves her. They really do.

Education

Voting underway on MCC Quality Enhancement Plan

There’s a saying, “plan your work and work your plan.” That cliché applies to Meridian Community College’s implementation…

State News

Enrollment open in Alabama for COVID-19 vaccine study

ATHENS, Ala. – An Alabama research facility is enrolling patients for a COVID-19 vaccine drug study being conducted…

Local News

Law enforcement reports: Aug. 18-19

Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests between 6 a.m. Tuesday and…