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Christina Reed

Mississippi Valley State University senior guard Christina Reed earned preseason first-team All-SWAC honors earlier this year. Eight games into this season, she has lived up to the votes that coaches and sports information directors gave her with her play. She is the top scorer in the conference and is ranked in most statistical categories.

Malcolm Butler

Malcolm Butler, a Vicksburg, Miss., native, immediately became a lasting part of Super Bowl lore, making the first interception of his career and preserving New England's 28-24 win.

Gay Pride Parade Organizers Sue Mississippi City Over Denial

Two women sued a Mississippi college town Monday over its denial of a permit for a gay pride parade, saying the city had denied their constitutional rights to free expression and equal protection.

Mississippi Inmates, Prison Staff Get Masks During Pandemic

All inmates and employees in Mississippi prisons have been given masks to try to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, the state Department of Corrections said Monday.

Legal Aid Attorneys are Available by Phone

The Access to Justice Commission and two Legal Services agencies announced this week that free legal aid providers are available to assist low income people with civil legal needs like family law, housing and consumer issues.

Report: Low-performing Districts Test Students More in State

Mississippi students spend less than 1 percent of a school year on state testing, a new Mississippi First study shows.

IBC Moves Beyond Tutus and Pointe Shoes with Competition Fierce

Tutus and pointe shoes were scarce during round two of the USA International Ballet Competition, as dancers performed contemporary pieces.

After Brutal Two-Game Stretch, Ole Miss Looking for Answers

Ole Miss, which outscored Auburn 20-9 after halftime, is eager to pounce on even the slightest hint of momentum after three straight losses.

Polio-Like Disease Appears in California Children

An extremely rare, polio-like disease has appeared in more than a dozen California children within the past year, and each of them suffered paralysis to one or more arms or legs, Stanford University researchers say.

3 Contested Races Set for Supreme Court, 2 for Appeals Court

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi has three contested races for Supreme Court and two for the Court of Appeals this year.

Jake Mangum

Athletic talent is nothing new in Jake Mangum’s family. The Mississippi State University freshman outfielder comes from a long line of athletes who have made their mark on sports in our state.

Fondren Garage: A Little Bit of Everything

At Fondren Garage, some people play vintage video games. Some sit outside and watch a movie. Some watch live entertainment, and some eat at the business' two restaurants. Fondren Garage always has a lot going on.

Study: Residents May Ignore Emergency Alerts

A study by two University of Southern Mississippi researchers on the effectiveness of emergency alerts has revealed some surprising results.

Guilty Pleas, and a Hunt for Prostitutes, Johns and Child Predators

It's been a relatively steady summer of lower crime across the city, with major crimes coming in 17.6 percent lower than 2015 with violent crimes 15.4 percent lower than 2015 and property crime 18.2 percent lower than 2015, year-to-date.

Finding My People in Mississippi

"Over the last nine years, so many people welcomed this transplant into their hearts and homes. They adopted me as their people."

Hosemann: Turnout in Jackson Elections Low, Mayoral Run-off Would Be 'Miracle'

Today is the primary election for Jacksonians to determine who will be the next mayor and council members of the city—or at least decide the top two candidates in each race to head to a run-off election in two weeks.

Nick Fitzgerald

Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen has run some variation of the spread offense since he arrived at the school eight years ago. This year's version could be described in two words: Nick Fitzgerald.

Postseason Bowlnanza

All three Mississippi schools are back in bowls this season, and Alcorn State University is in the mix this year, which means four state teams will play.

Celebration Bowl Preview

The first-ever Celebration Bowl will feature this year's SWAC champion, the Alcorn State University Braves, against this year's MEAC champion, the North Carolina A&T University Aggies.

'Whitney Place' Plans Back on the Table for Fondren

Whitney Place, a long-dormant and previously controversial development project slated for Fondren, is back in the spotlight.

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