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Alcorn State opens at UAB Thursday night
LORMAN, Miss. — The Alcorn State Braves will open their 2024 campaign on the road at UAB this Thursday night. The Cedric Thomas era will begin in Birmingham and the Braves are confident that they can bring back a W to Lorman on Thursday night.
Gulfport Lady Admirals volleyball continues to dominate, defeating the D’Iberville Lady Warriors 3-0
The Gulfport Lady Admirals welcomed the D’Iberville Lady Warriors volleyball team to Bert Jenkins gymnasium on Tuesday. Gulfport won in 3-0 in straight sets. The Lady Admirals now have a 10-game winning streak and will put it on the line on Thursday against Ocean Springs high school. Set 1:...
Ackerman, Coffeeville issue burn bans
ACKERMAN, Miss. (WTVA) – According to the Ackerman Police Department, a burn ban has been issued in the city. The announcement was made on Facebook around 4:30 p.m. on Monday. This adds Ackerman to the growing list of cities and counties issuing burn bans as a drought continues to...
Chevron hosts Champion the Future Expo
Pelican Landing in Moss Point is where the Chevron Pascagoula Refinery will be hosting their Champion the Future Expo. The expo is designed to provide attendees with valuable information and resources that can prepare them for future job searches and careers. The free two-day workshop will feature resume reviews, mock...
City of Pascagoula appoints new City Manager following nationwide search
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - The City of Pascagoula has announced that Justin Larsen has accepted the position of City Manager following an extensive nationwide search. After a competitive process that included ten other highly qualified finalists, Larsen’s leadership and proven commitment made him the clear choice to lead the city into its next chapter of growth and success.
Welfare agency settles with eight defendants in fraud lawsuit
More than two years into the litigation, the state of Mississippi has agreed to settle with eight defendants in the ongoing welfare fraud civil case for a total of about $750,000. That’s roughly half as much as the state has spent on legal fees in the case so far.
Krewe of Neptune donates $20,000 to the Memorial Foundation
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - The Krewe of Neptune is keeping busy during the Mardi Gras off-season by donating to the Memorial Foundation. The Krewe donated $20,000 that will be split between the oncology and NICU departments of Memorial. The donation stems from the Krewe of Neptune’s Poker Run from last...
As presidential election nears, efforts pick up to recruit poll workers
With the general election three months away, Mississippi is running low on one essential resource: poll workers. While Secretary of State Michael Watson couldn’t quantify the shortage in Mississippi, he said county circuits and election commissioners around the state had told him they were having problems recruiting poll workers.
2 former Mississippi congressmen debate presidential candidates. What they said
Former Mississippi U.S. House Reps. Mike Espy, D-Dist. 2, and Gregg Harper, R-Dist. 3, stuck to their political guns during a recent debate on which presidential candidate would be best for Mississippi. During an Aug. 12 Stennis Luncheon at Hal and Mal's in downtown Jackson, both former House members agreed that Republican...
Some MS cannabis growers may not be able to turn a profit with new weed-testing regulations
Dozens of medical cannabis cultivators and other business owners voiced concerns Thursday at the State Capitol over the potential negative impact of new yeast and mold testing requirements for flower. During an advisory meeting with state health officials and legislators, small-size cultivators said they are being squeezed both by new testing regulations...
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