MSU honeybee researcher keeps pollinators in top notch health
By Meg Henderson, MSU Communications STARKVILLE, Miss. — Tiny but mighty, the humble honeybee carries the weight of the world’s enormous agricultural system on its delicate wings. However, the bacterium Melissococcus plutonius, commonly known as the causative agent for the European foulbrood disease, or EFB, threatens the lives of these industrious insects and health of […]
Building a Custom Home? Read These Tips First
(StatePoint) Many people dream of building a custom home in a beautiful location. However, the journey of building a home from scratch is not always smooth. “As a builder in sunny Southwest Florida, we work with all kinds of clients. Whether they are drawn to the timeless appeal of Naples, the coastal charm of Bonita […]
JSU celebrates more than 1500 students on president’s and dean’s lists for Fall 2023
Jackson State University proudly announces that over 1500 students have achieved President’s or Dean’s List honors for Fall 2023. The President’s List consists of students who have completed at least 15 semester hours with a perfect grade-point average of 4.00 during a regular semester. Similarly, the Dean’s List comprises students who have completed at least […]
$10 Adoption for Dogs, Half Price for Puppies at Southern Pines Animal Shelter February 23rd – 25th
Hattiesburg, MS – Spring is just around the corner, and Southern Pines is celebrating by reducing all adult dog fees to just $10 and offering half off all puppy fees this weekend from Friday, February 23rd through Sunday, February 25th. “We have so many wonderful pups waiting for a home to call their own, so […]
Gulfport Woman Sentenced to Over 17 Years in Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute 264 Grams of Methamphetamine
A Gulfport woman was sentenced to 225 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute 264 grams of methamphetamine. According to court documents, on July 1, 2020, law enforcement agents received information that packages containing narcotics were being delivered to Mary Lou Harmon, 61, at an address in D’Iberville, Mississippi. Harmon and a […]
Wiggins Man Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years in Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl
A Wiggins man was sentenced to 237 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute 20 fentanyl pills. According to court documents, 31-year-old Riley Alexander Wallace sold 20 fentanyl pills to an individual in Stone County on August 9, 2022. Wallace was indicted by a federal grand jury and pled guilty on October […]
JSU-Oregon State’s Promotion & Tenure Summit helps U.S. institutions incentivize innovation and entrepreneurship
Jackson State University recently hosted a two-day mini-summit and workshop called Promotion & Tenure – Innovation & Entrepreneurship. The global PTIE movement provides a playbook for reforming career advancement guidelines and practices and incentivizes faculty to create products that impact society. The initiative is led by Oregon State University with support from the National Science […]
Bolton Town Clerk Arrested For Embezzlement
The town clerk in the City of Bolton was arrested for embezzlement. According to State Auditor Shad White, Shelia Williams was arrested for Embezzlement. Williams is accused of embezzling cash payments from the City of Bolton’s water department. She was served with a $35,882.59 demand letter at the time of her arrest. “Thank you to […]
Pontotoc County Authorities Investigating Double Homicide
According to WTVA, two people were killed in Pontotoc County. Coroner Kim Bedford said that the double murder happened Sunday morning on Bradley Road. According to WTVA, this is off Lee Line Road. The two people were found shot to death inside of a home and were identified as 57-year-old Tabatha Moore and 40-year-old Gastin […]
Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir From New York Performs For Inmates At Parchman Prison
The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, a well-known choir in New York, came to Mississippi to perform for inmates at Parchman prison last week. MDOC posted on Facebook to share photos from the special performance. “Members of the award-winning choir performed several selections, moving some audience members to their feet with praise.”