May 17, 2020. What we're going through is real, scary, and traumatic. Everybody has experienced this virus, and it seems that everyone is going through five stages of grief: denial, anger and bargaining. You can…
O Christmas Tree! Mississippi’s first was trimmed in…
Mahala Roach's neighbors in Vicksburg on Depot Street wondered what was happening when they saw an evergreen, most likely a cedar tree, being brought into their home on a December day 1851. Mrs. Roach lived…
Panel New media means a more fractured electorate
CLEVELAND -- The new media has created a fractured electorate in this presidential cycle, panelists at a Mississippi Today conversation hosted Delta State University. The 45-minute conversation centered on the role of "new media," defined…
Prison gang trial opens in Oxford
The investigation into the Aryan Brothers of Mississippi, a group that advocates white supremacy, led to their 2014 indictments. Perry Wayne Mask, Frank George Owens Jr. and Eric Glenn Parker are all set to stand…
Reeves To fix Jackson infrastructure, solve crime first
An earlier version of the bill would have given $21 million to the city of Jackson in additional sales tax funds for infrastructure improvement in the district, which includes downtown Jackson and Jackson State University,…
Sanderson Farms tourney announces early commitments
* Angel Cabrerra, a two-time Major champion (2007 U.S. Open) and the 2009 Masters are just a few of the notable players who have made early commitments to play here. * Two-time U.S. Open champion…
Sigma Chi disciplined for sexual misconduct, hazing at…
The University of Mississippi has issued final sanctions to Sigma Chi for harassment allegations that arose in April following the fraternity’s annual Derby Days dance contest. The two emcees were both Sigma Chi members and…
State epidemiologist stepping down
The Mississippi State Department of Health spokeswoman confirmed Tuesday night that Dr. Thomas E. Dobbs will announce his resignation Wednesday, but that he had not yet submitted a formal letter of resignation. Dobbs' resignation comes…
Steady Randolph follows 68 with 70
The Brandon native and ex-Ole Miss Rebel shot long birdies on holes 16 & 18. After struggling through the first round, he was able to make it to the final round. His 41-footer was made…