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University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed through Wednesday, as work to ensure a safe network environment continues . . .

Lawmakers want to end the need for envelopes when voting absentee

How they get there is up for debate, as competing bills have been offered in the House and Senate. The . . .

Harkins: Ensuring a private ballot vote on unionization efforts - Setting clear expectations for taxpayers’ dollars

Below is a political opinion column by Josh Harkins: State Senator Josh Harkins says when taxpayer dollars are invested, Mississippi . . .

The Other Side Podcast: Secretary of State Michael Watson says Mississippi needs campaign finance reform

Secretary of State Michael Watson discusses his push for lawmakers to enact campaign finance reform, including transparency and searchability of . . .

Mona Lisa Lee

Mona Lisa Lee Lisa Lee, 61, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Baptist Attala in Kosciusko. Funeral services were . . .

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New Jackson chief has a strong will
By WYATT EMMERICH
Wed,02/18/26-4:58PM , 568 Reads 9,212 Statewide
Jackson Mayor John Horhn has selected Dr. RaShall Brackney to be the new police chief of Jackson.
Most of Brackney’s career, 30 years, was in the Pittsburgh Police Bureau. She later served as chief of campus police at George Washington University and, most recently, police chief in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Ole Miss QB gets an assist
Wed,02/18/26-11:34AM , 547 Reads 8,069 Statewide

It looks as though quarterback Trinidad Chambliss will get to play one more year at Ole Miss. Part of us wants to shout hooray.
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Kosciusko and McAdams boys basketball teams advanced
Wed,02/18/26-2:42PM , 511 Reads
Kosciusko and McAdams boys basketball teams advanced to the second round of MHSAA playoffs with victories Tuesday.

Kosciusko overcame a sluggish first half for a 50-39 4A victory over Senatobia. The Whippets will be at home against Itawamba AHS for a 6 p.m. game with Itawamba AHS.
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Michael James, a transfer from Meridian Community College, had the game-winner for Mississippi Valley State on Saturday against Texas Southern at home.

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Valley teams sweep Texas Southern on Senior Day
By CALVIN STEVENS
Sun,02/22/26-7:34PM , 436 Reads 4,875 Statewide
Michael James, a transfer from Meridian Community College and product of H.W. Byers High School in Byhalia, has emerged as the leader of the Mississippi Valley State University men’s basketball team this season.
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UMMC closure now extends to Wednesday

University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed through Wednesday, as work to ensure a safe network environment continues following last week’s cyberattack.