It’s pumpkin season! Here are some fun facts about our favorite gourd.
It’s pumpkin season, and we are learning all about this beloved decoration/ingredient for Fall. Here are 25 Interesting Facts About Pumpkins: 1. Surprisingly, a pumpkin is classified as a fruit. 2. The term “pumpkin” is derived from the German word “pepon,” which translates to “large melon.” 3. It is thought that pumpkins first appeared in […]
Jackson man arrested on drug, gun charges near church
A Jackson man has been arrested after receiving drug and gun charges from the Jackson Police Department Narcotics Unit. JPD executed a search warrant near the 100 block of Wacaster Street and arrested John Thomas, 32, and charged him with Possession of Cocaine with a Firearm with Intent within 1500 feet of a Church, Convicted […]
Pearl Man Sentenced for Aggravated Domestic Violence
A Pearl man has pleaded guilty to aggravated domestic violence after an incident in February of this year. Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced that Matthew Dillon Tate, 27, of Pearl, pled guilty to Aggravated Domestic Violence. Tate was sentenced to serve 20 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of […]
Man Sentenced for Shootings at Family Reunion at Canton Masonic Lodge
A man who pleaded guilty in shooting multiple people and killing two at the Anderson Masonic Lodge in 2023 has sentenced to serve forty years, day for day, in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, without the possibility of parole. Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced today that George Alton […]
EVENT: Natchez hosts HOWL-oween Pet Parade Thursday night from 4-6 p.m.
Natchez: HOWL-oween Pet Parade Let Fluffy, Fido, Princess, and Patches Show Off Their Costumes For A Great Cause! Thursday, October 10, 2024 • From 4:00–6:00pm $5 Entry, with Bag of Cat or Dog Food Join us for ALL AGES fun! Dress up your pet in their Halloween outfit for this year and meet up at […]
USM Researchers Collaborate to Discover Breakthrough in New Polymer Technology
The University of Southern Mississippi, along with researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Arizona State University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have collaborated to develop a breakthrough in polymer materials that can visualize shockwaves during high-velocity impacts. These polymers can help researchers understand how materials absorb energy […]
Mississippi’s best train on response in the face of natural disaster or terrorist threat
By Cash Matlock Queen City Newsfeed MERIDIAN – The Meridian Public Safety Training Facility is hosting a Heavy Equipment and Rigging Specialist (HERS) course this week designed to provide Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Task Force Personnel with the knowledge and skills needed in the event of a natural disaster or terrorist threat. 24 participants […]
How to Prep Perennials Now for Beautiful Spring Blooms
(StatePoint) It’s a common misconception that once fall rolls around, perennials simply go dormant and don’t require maintenance until spring. But, fall is actually the perfect time to show perennials love. In a recent Backyard Smart video, the lawn and garden experts at Exmark give the lowdown on prepping perennials for cold weather so you […]
Reeves Approves Mississippi National Guard Deployment to Florida Ahead of Hurricane Milton
Governor Tate Reeves announced Wednesday that he approved the deployment of 22 Soldiers of the Mississippi National Guard to Tallahassee, Florida. The 22 Soldiers will support emergency response missions in Florida in the anticipated aftermath of Hurricane Milton. “Mississippi stands ready to assist Florida as they brace for Hurricane Milton,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “Our […]
Mississippi Army National Guard’s 155th ABCT Returns Home from Deployment to Europe
Fifty-Five soldiers of the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team, Mississippi Army National Guard, returned home from Europe today after a more than 10-month deployment to Germany. The soldiers were welcomed home to a crowd of family and friends at the Tupelo Regional Airport this afternoon, Oct. 9, 2024. More 155th ABCT soldiers are returning home […]