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,…

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…