NOAA selects Mississippi State to host new Northern Gulf research institute with up to $100 million in funding
STARKVILLE — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has selected Mississippi State University to host its new Cooperative Institute in the Northern Gulf of America, an award valued at up to $100 million over five years. Known as CINGA, the institute will bring together researchers from across the Gulf Coast to advance environmental research, forecasting, […]
‘This Will Always be a Part of Me’: 25th anniversary of 9/11 sees MSU sophomore earn Flight 93 scholarship honoring pilot
STARKVILLE — Though he was born years after September 11, 2001, Mississippi State sophomore Bradyn Long carries a deep connection to that date’s national tragedy, shaped by more than a dozen childhood visits to a quiet field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The MSU aerospace engineering major, a 2026 recipient of the Flight 93 LeRoy Homer Jr. […]
Supreme Court Justice Amanda Jones Tollison takes oath
By Beverly Kraft Administrative Office of Courts OXFORD — Supreme Court Justice Amanda Jones Tollison of Oxford took the oath of office on Sept. 1 before a crowd of judges, former law partners, family and friends in Jackson. She thanked Gov. Tate Reeves for appointing her to the Court. “I appreciate so much his confidence […]
Crisis Intervention Team brings community-based response to mental health crises
MERIDIAN — When someone in East Mississippi is experiencing a mental health crisis, specially trained law enforcement officers may be called on to de-escalate the situation and connect that person with appropriate help. The work is part of the East Central Mississippi Crisis Intervention Team, a community-based program that trains law enforcement officers to respond […]
OP-ED: Mississippians Deserve More Affordable Health Insurance Options
By Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney Over the past year, more than 200,000 Mississippians have left the Affordable Care Act marketplace as the cost of coverage has increased due to the expiration of the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits at the end of 2025. At the same time, insurers are requesting significant rate increases or leaving […]
Mississippi Supreme Court marks milestone with three women Justices
By Beverly Kraft Administrative Office of Courts MISSISSIPPI — The Mississippi Supreme Court marked a milestone on Sept. 1, 2026, when, for the first time in its history, three women serve on the state’s highest court at the same time. Justice Amanda Jones Tollison of Oxford was sworn in on Sept. 1 to serve as […]
Mississippi football players face risk of serious hand injuries, specialist says
MISSISSIPPI — With football season in full swing in Mississippi, many players and coaches will tackle an extra opponent: hand injuries. Studies show a quarter of all sports injuries involve the hand or fingers. In football, where hands can be smashed between helmets and fingers may be jammed while catching passes, players are especially susceptible […]
Document and insure your property during National Preparedness Month
JACKSON — Homeowners across the country are constantly faced with risks due to wildfires, floods, tornadoes, severe storms, and other natural disasters. Take time now, during National Preparedness Month, to prepare by following these three steps: Document your property Understand your coverage options Ensure you have appropriate insurance “Your home, vehicle and belongings are some […]
MEMOIRS OF A MEDIC: I hate to lose
Kevin Whitsell is a 20-year veteran paramedic and firefighter and the founder and host of “A Silent War Within,” a podcast dedicated to confronting and destigmatizing mental health challenges among first responders and healthcare professionals. A Mississippi native, Whitsell spent years in critical care transport, including pediatric and neonatal patients, before moving into supervisory roles. […]
Reeves proclaims September Recovery Friendly Workplace Month in Mississippi
JACKSON — Gov. Tate Reeves has proclaimed September 2026 as “Substance Abuse Recovery Friendly Workplace Month” in Mississippi, recognizing the role employers can play in supporting people recovering from substance use disorders while strengthening the state’s workforce. The proclamation recognizes the Mississippi Recovery Friendly Workplace Coalition, an initiative of the Mississippi Business Alliance Foundation that […]