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Pacesetter Gallery celebrates Mississippi artists
This article first appeared on the Magnolia Tribune. Keri Davis opened the gallery in Flowood. She dedicates her time and energy to supporting Mississippi artists, making art, and growing cultural arts in her community. Growing up in South Texas, Keri Davis spent a lot of time in her grandmother’s art...
Mississippi state Sen. Michael McLendon cleared of DUI charge in Alabama
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi lawmaker said Tuesday that he has been cleared of a DUI charge brought against him last year in Alabama. Republican Sen. Michael McLendon of Hernando was arrested on June 5, 2023, near Foley, Alabama, after law enforcement officers said dispatchers received a call about a reckless driver heading southbound […]
Podcast: Mississippi’s big night at the MLB Draft.
For young Konnor Griffin, MLB Draft night could not have gone much better. Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Rick Cleveland, a native of Hattiesburg and resident of Jackson, has been Mississippi Today’s sports columnist since 2016. A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor’s in journalism, Rick has worked for the Monroe (La.) News Star World, Jackson Daily News and Clarion Ledger. He was sports editor of Hattiesburg American, executive director of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. His work as a syndicated columnist and celebrated sports writer has appeared in numerous magazines, periodicals and newspapers.
Tadlock elected to the Board of Directors for District VI, 3A-4A for the MAC
Tony Tadlock has been elected to the Board of Directors for District VI, 3A-4A for the Mississippi Association of Coaches. This will be his second consecutive term. Tadlock, who is entering his eighth year as Raymond High School’s Head Basketball Coach, currently has a record of 192 wins and 41 losses. Under Tadlock’s leadership, the Rangers have played for seven straight state championships where they won a total of four, including the 2024 State Title. Tadlock also won a championship in 2017 which was his last season at Meridian High School.
Middleton Library Receives $10,000 Donation
The Middleton Library was thrilled to announce the Friends of the Middleton Community Library received another generous $10,000 donation from an anonymous local donor through the American Endowment Foundation. In June 2023, the Library also received a generous donation. This gift will be used to benefit the Middleton Community Library. The Library staff wants to give a huge thank you to this donor for their support for our library and community.
Former Kossuth standout Williams dies in accident
Former Kossuth High School baseball standout Logan Williams was killed in a vehicle accident Tuesday morning. Williams graduated from Kossuth this year and had a scholarship to continue playing baseball at Holmes Community College. He had been playing for the Tupelo 49ers American Legion team this summer. There has been an outpouring of sympathy on social media for Williams’ parents and ...
Holly Springs sheriff rules mass shooting as murder-suicide
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The deadly mass shooting in Holly Springs, Mississippi on Sunday has been ruled as a “murder-suicide”, according to the Marshall County Sheriff. “Based on the evidence we have collected, based on the forensic interview of a child witness that was present when this tragedy occurred, it is my opinion at this time […]
Memphis-Shelby County Schools, Satanic Temple settle First Amendment lawsuit. MSCS to pay $15K
In March, The Satanic Temple sued the Shelby County Board of Education, alleging that Memphis-Shelby County Schools turned a blind eye to the First Amendment and repeatedly tried to dissuade its After School Satan Club from meeting at Chimneyrock Elementary. Now, the two groups have reached a settlement, and the...
Biden-Harris Administration invests nearly $394 Million for I-55 Bridge in Memphis
Biden-Harris Administration Invests Nearly $394 Million for the I-55 Bridge in Memphis, Tennessee and West Memphis, Arkansas. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law makes improvements to major bridge project in Tennessee and Arkansas. MEMPHIS – Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America tour, Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt announced nearly...
Driver allegedly fires shots at car he followed from Southaven to Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police say an 18-year-old followed his former classmate from Southaven to Memphis and fired several shots at his car, which had two other people inside. Charles King, 18, is charged with three counts of Attempted Second-Degree Murder, three counts of Aggravated Assault, and Use of a Firearm in Commission of a […]
Woman critically injured, man detained after hotel shooting on Sycamore View
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman is critically injured and a man is in custody after a shooting happened Thursday at a hotel in northeast Memphis. The Memphis Police Department responded to the shooting July 18, 2024, around 12:30 a.m. in the 1500 block of Sycamore View Road at the AmericInn hotel after a person told officers that someone shot a woman and was about to kill himself.
Travel warning issued in Coahoma Co., MS after reports of shootings
COAHOMA COUNTY, Miss. — Law enforcement in Coahoma County, Mississippi is issuing a travel warning after several reports of shootings near a highway. The Coahoma County Sheriff’s Office is urging people to stay away from the Friars Point area near Highway One. According to reports, several shootings have been reported in the area from 8 […]
WATCH: Southaven restaurant requiring ID to prevent dining and dashing
Frequent dine-and-dashers lead Southaven restaurant owner to take action. A local business owner is saying enough is enough. The restaurant — Akita Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse in Southaven — is now implementing new rules that would require some customers to provide a copy of their ID.
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