Trey Johnson Associate Head Coach - Jackson State University Athletics
Business

Jackson State men’s basketball adds Darrian Wilson and Terrence McGrew to staff

Jackson State University announced new additions to its men’s basketball coaching staff for next season: Darrian Wilson returns as associate head coach while Terrence McGrew becomes Director of Basketball Operations. Head coach Trey Johnson praised both hires.

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Gulfport Police Department announces arrest in child molestation case

Glenn Boyce Chancellor - University Of Mississippi
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University of Mississippi names political science department after Ray Mabus

Mississippi Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann - ltgovhosemann.ms.gov
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Mississippi collected $224.3 million in corporations in general license taxes in 2024

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Government

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office releases crime reports for April 14, 2026

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has published its crime report for April 14, highlighting incidents such as thefts and scams across various neighborhoods. The agency continues providing comprehensive public safety services throughout Jackson County with specialized divisions.

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Ole Miss women’s tennis defeats Kentucky in SEC Tournament first round

Ole Miss women’s tennis advanced past Kentucky in the SEC Tournament’s opening round on April 15. The win marked head coach Grant Roberts’ first postseason victory with the team. The Rebels will next face Vanderbilt.
Dr. Blake Thompson President - Mississippi College
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Mississippi College students to perform scenes in ‘Shakespeare’s Follies’ on April 23

Mississippi College students will celebrate William Shakespeare’s legacy by performing selected scenes during ‘Shakespeare’s Follies’ on April 23. The free event features comedic highlights as well as musical numbers inspired by his works.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves, left, and University of Pennsylvania male swimmer Will "Lia" Thomas - State of Mississippi / Penn Athletics
Sports

Mississippi listed as one of 29 states prohibiting boys from girls’ high school sports

An analysis by Magnolia State News shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Mississippi is one of 29 states following the order that bans biological males from playing on female sports teams.
Leah Long NFIB State Director - Official Website
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Mississippi lawmakers pass small business bills, leave key issues unresolved

Mississippi’s latest legislative session saw new laws benefiting small businesses with tax relief and workforce initiatives. However, key issues such as long-term tax reform remain unresolved according to NFIB State Director Leah Long.

Clay Joyner United States Attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi - Daily Journal
Government

Pontotoc man sentenced to over 14 years for federal kidnapping charges

Luis Carlos Noyola has been sentenced to over fourteen years for kidnapping a woman across three states after pleading guilty in court on Apr. 6. Authorities say swift cooperation between local police departments led to his arrest following his victim’s escape.
Andy Gipson Commissioner of Agriculture & Commerce - Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce
Business

Commissioner Gipson commends federal changes to diesel exhaust fluid regulations

Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson has praised recent federal action easing Diesel Exhaust Fluid regulations affecting farmers and truckers nationwide.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves, left, and University of Pennsylvania male swimmer Will "Lia" Thomas - State of Mississippi / Penn Athletics
Sports

Analysis: Mississippi one of 29 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

An analysis by Magnolia State News shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Mississippi is one of 29 states following the order that bans biological males from playing on female sports teams.