Governor Phil Bryant announced today that Mississippi will be participating in an innovative cybersecurity training partnership with the SANS Institute known as the Girls Go CyberStart challenge, a skills-based competition designed to encourage girls to pursue cyber-based learning and career … Continued
The NCAA has voted to direct each NCAA division to immediately consider modernization of bylaws and policies regarding financial opportunities for college athletes for use of their name, image and likeness. The decision comes as more states push for legislation … Continued
A new fast-food option will be coming to Mississippi. Described as a fast-growing, fresh & tasty chicken tender brand, Huey Magoo’s is increasing its footprint across the Southeast with 20 new stores opening in Mississippi. The announcement was made by … Continued
(Information provided by the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning) It is no wonder that Mississippi is home to several shipbuilders, considering that the Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi River and Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway have more than 15 ports … Continued
(Information provided by The Federal Emergency Management Agency) The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is doing its best to see that every Mississippi storm and flood survivor receives every dollar of assistance for which they are eligible. If you do … Continued
The city of Corinth has declared a state of emergency following powerful storms on Saturday. A proclamation was issued by Mayor Tommy Irwin in order for the city to qualify for federal and state funding for recovery efforts. Tupelo Mayor Jason … Continued
An MDOT worker was killed in a tragic accident over the weekend. In a news release, The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said they are heartbroken by the loss of maintenance superintendent Jason Boyd, who died in a tragic accident … Continued
Jones Lumber Co. is growing its footprint in Mississippi by expanding its grade lumber operations in Natchez. The project is an $18-million corporate investment and will create 35 jobs. “Jones Lumber’s new operations in Natchez will benefit the company and … Continued
Photo courtesy of Tate Reeves/Twitter In addition to President Trump’s visit ahead of November 5th’s gubernatorial election, Vice President Mike Pence will also travel to Mississippi to campaign on behalf of Republican Tate Reeves. Vice President Pence will appear alongside … Continued
U.S. News & World Report has honored Belhaven University with several awards for its excellence in higher education. The University earned accolades in three major categories of the U.S. News Best Colleges 2020 list: Best Regional Universities in the South, Best Undergraduate Teaching for … Continued