Mississippi Today announces new team of reporters to cover the city of Jackson

For nearly nine years, Mississippi Today’s team of dedicated journalists has provided impactful, nationally-renowned accountability journalism at the statewide level on behalf of every Mississippian. We’re proud to announce this week that we’re adding a …

Greenville Fire Chief Advocates for Mississippi Firefighters in Washington, D.C

Greenville Fire Chief Ruben Brown, Sr. recently traveled to Washington, D.C., where he attended the National Fire & Emergency Services Symposium and Fire Service Day. During the event, Chief Brown joined other fire service leaders from across the …

Arctic blast in Mississippi: How cold did it get Thursday morning?

A storm brought a mix of rain, sleet, and snow to Mississippi, leading to hazardous travel conditions in 14 northern counties. The storm ushered in a period of bitter cold, with temperatures plummeting across the state and wind chills significantly lower. …

Letter: Mississippi must prioritize appropriately funding MSMS

Every fall, approximately 120 11th graders enroll at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS) in Columbus, Mississippi. They come from all over the state to attend the best high school in Mississippi and one of the top 10 high schools in …

Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann Collapses During Senate Proceedings, Declines Hospital Visit

JACKSON, Miss.–Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann fell onto the podium and then onto the floor during the Senate proceedings Wednesday morning at the state Capitol. Hosemann was able to sit up under his own power, and chose not to go to the emergency room. Hannah C …

Mississippi Lt. Governor Collapses On Senate Floor In Scary Medical Emergency

Mississippi Senate and House Gambling Bills in Conflict

Mississippi was among the first states to introduce legal sports betting after PASPA’s repeal by the US Supreme Court back in 2018. While the state launched retail sports betting, efforts toward the legalization of mobile betting continue. Earlier this …

EDPR NA launches 100MW Ragsdale solar park in Mississippi

EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) has launched the Ragsdale solar park in Madison County in the US state of Mississippi – a significant development in the region’s renewable energy landscape. The 100MW project, operational since late in the fourth …

Potbelly Sandwich Works Expands to Jackson, Mississippi with New 4-Shop Franchise Development Agreement

CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, is thrilled to announce its continued expansion in the South. A newly finalized Shop Development Agreement (SDA) with franchisee Michael …

Inside a Mississippi man’s fight with health insurance and a hospital for life-saving surgery

It’s just before Christmas, and customers intermittently stream inside Vaporio, an alternative store that sells herbal remedies and vape supplies in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. They’re greeted by the Malosh family — 28-year-old Trevor, 50-year-old Tracy, …