by Molly Minta, Mississippi Today June 1, 2023 The University of Mississippi Medical Center will dissolve the LGBTQ+ clinic that came under lawmakers’ scrutiny last fall because it offered gender-affirming care like hormone therapy and puberty blockers to trans...
by Tyler Wheat A summer workout plan doesn’t have to include summer heat. Throughout the summer, the Stark Recreation Center at Mississippi University for Women is offering numerous classes for both members and nonmembers. “There’s just something a little more freeing...
By Guest Columnist Spencer Sullivan, Pastor, Pelahatchie Baptist I am always amazed when I hear or read about anniversary celebrations of 50+ years. My own Mom and Dad will celebrate their fiftieth anniversary later this year! What an incredible testimony these...
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) offers several free resources to help Mississippi residents prepare for a hurricane before a tropical system threatens. The MDOT Traffic mobile app, a hurricane evacuation kit checklist and the 2023 MDOT Hurricane...
The National Security Education Program has offered five University of Mississippi students coveted David L. Boren Scholarships. Manuel Campbell, of Jackson; Samantha Fabian, of Omaha, Nebraska; Sarah Hall, of Madison; and Susan Soh, of Houston, Texas, have...
By Allison Matthews Sixteen Mississippi State staff members are new graduates of a professional development program that prepares participants for potential leadership roles within the university. President Mark E. Keenum along with direct supervisors and...
by Taylor Vance, Mississippi Today June 1, 2023 Gov. Tate Reeves refused to answer a question Wednesday about why he has not fulfilled a pledge to give away campaign donations from people who have pleaded guilty to multiple state charges involving Mississippi’s...
by Molly Minta, Mississippi Today May 31, 2023 Over the last year, students, alumni, faculty and staff at Mississippi’s eight public universities have come to know this routine well: The Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees fires or lets go of a...
Farmers can use USDA farm ownership microloans to buy and improve property. These microloans are especially helpful to beginning or underserved farmers, U.S. veterans looking for a career in farming, and those who have small and mid-sized farming operations....
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today May 31, 2023 The Tate Reeves campaign says the governor still intends to give away political contributions he has received from those involved in the state’s welfare scandal, though at this point those funds remain in his campaign...
by Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today May 30, 2023 A Hinds County Circuit Court judge has ruled the state Democratic Party improperly disqualified Bob Hickingbottom from this year’s gubernatorial primary ballot. The state party is appealing the decision to the...
The Mississippi Farmers Market is extending its operating hours ahead of the annual Summer Kick-Off event. Starting Thursday, June 1, the market will be open each Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. throughout the summer. This is in addition to its year-round...
The Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) was approved for $151.4 million through the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund (CPF). BEAM was established and signed into law by Governor Tate Reeves in 2022 to administer all state and federal...
BY LESLIE JOBLIN The University of Mississippi‘s Clinic for Outreach and Personal Enrichment is expanding accessible, online counseling services to students across Mississippi, thanks to a new grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The grant, called “Mental Health...
By Mika Hartman After sailing on the 2022 Buddy Cruise, I knew it was not only something that every family on this journey deserves, but I also recognize that this journey has more expenses for some and vacations this big can be hard to go on. So I thought outside the...
by Jerry Mitchell, Mississippi Today May 30, 2023 A $5 million federal lawsuit was filed Tuesday against the city of Indianola, the police chief and Officer Greg Capers, just days after police shot an 11-year-old boy. “There is no way a reasonably trained officer who...
The Mississippi Development Authority has been honored with an Economic Development Organization Award by Business Facilities. This recognition marks the first edition of the EDO Awards, which honor the exceptional efforts of economic developers to foster community...
By Douglas Carswell I have just finished reading a rather good book about Mississippi politics. ‘The Switcher’, by Judge Jim Herring, is a biographical account of Mississippi’s colorful election campaigns and candidates. First elected as a District Attorney in 1971,...
The Stewpot Food Pantry will be open on Thursday evenings during the months of June, July, and August from 4:00pm-7:00pm beginning on Thursday, June 8th. Stewpot is encouraging our friends in the media to help us spread the word to neighbors in our community who may...
National Fishing and Boating Week is just around the corner, running from June 3 to 11. This nationwide celebration is an invitation for all fishing and boating enthusiasts to come together and enjoy the outdoors. In Mississippi, June 3 and 4 have been designated as...
