YAZOO CITY (Mississippi) -- Sharonique Freeman quit Webster Elementary School because her teachers kept leaving. Freeman had to go through so many substitutes and instructors that her parents Joe and Sharon Freeman decided to homeschool…
USM wins ‘money games’ no matter the score
It's a dollar sign in today’s college football world. Auburn, a college sports "have", can afford it. Southern Miss, a relative "have not", can't afford to refuse it. USM's 2018 and 2020 game payouts of…
18-year-old golf prodigy Furr heads to Junior Ryder…
Did you know there was a Junior Ryder Cup? This tournament, which is played every two years in conjunction with Ryder Cup, pits the top U.S. junior golfers (6 boys, 6 girls) against the best…
AG Hood unsure about appeal of HB 1523…
Hood stated that "the federal court's decision was simple and clear." "The court cites statements made by legislators as well as the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. These statements, together with the definition of "sincerely held…
At Lambeau, a Magnolia moment
As Southern Miss' Brett Favre was leaving the field, Dak Prescott of Mississippi State was also on the field, in his Pro Football Hall of Fame sports jacket, and his Hall of Fame ring. 4…
Prohibition Party persists; picks Mississippian for VP
HATTIESBURG -- Mississippians recently criticized their state legislators for many things. However, being too liberal is not a common complaint. "But they keep leaning less and less left and I keep going," said Bill Bayes,…
Soulshine A ‘deer camp for hippies’ who happen…
This is the weekly 'Sip of Culture. It's a partnership between Mississippi Today Magazine and The Sip Magazine. Visit The Sip's website to see more stories and to subscribe to the 'Sip. RIDGELAND -- Chris…
Bryant may be forced into special session on…
By law, the governor must ensure that the state's budget is balanced at all costs. Bryant made two mid-year budget cuts to offset deficits in this fiscal year that ends June 30. He also pulled…
C D Smith leads search for new JSU…
C. D. Smith, a Meridian trustee, is now the chair of the board committee charged with finding a new president for Jackson State University. During Thursday's monthly meeting, Douglas W. Rouse (IHL board president) announced…