Story by SportsTalk Mississippi Ole Miss Beat Reporter Brian Scott Rippee Ole Miss is close to naming Florida Atlantic head football coach Lane Kiffin to the same position, sources familiar with the situation indicated to SuperTalk Mississippi. A source said Ole … Continued
Courtesy of MDA A furniture company that currently employs over 3,200 Mississippians continues to expand. Ashley Furniture is expanding operations at its stationary upholstery manufacturing and regional distribution center in Ecru. The project is a $25.05-million corporate investment and will … Continued
Photo courtesy of MSU Athletics Mississippi State DB Cameron Dantzler will be playing on Sundays next season. In a tweet, Dantzler stated that he has decided to forgo his senior season at Mississippi State and enter the 2020 NFL draft. … Continued
The Oxford Police Department discovered a large scale identity theft and credit card fraud ring centered out of the North Mississippi region. Two separate reports came into the police department in early November where victims had their names and credit … Continued
A new rule regarding SNAP benefits will not impact Mississippi, according to the Mississippi Department of Human Services. The rule, drafted by the USDA, tightens work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents and reforms the ability for states to grant … Continued
Mississippi State University and Jones College signed a memorandum of understanding this week to formalize partnership programs for students enrolled in technical education programs. The agreement outlines a pathway for Jones College students to complete MSU’s new Bachelor of Applied … Continued
Mississippi’s new elected officials are getting their staffs together. Secretary of State-elect Michael Watson announced that he will be hiring Keith Davis as his Chief of Staff. Watson was elected in November with 59% of the vote to become Mississippi’s … Continued
(Information provided by the Mississippi Wildlife Federation) With deer hunting season in full swing, one of the most impactful programs in the state – the Mississippi Wildlife Federation’s Hunter’s Harvest Program – has begun, allowing hunters to share their harvest with … Continued
Courtesy of Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith’s Office. 16 Mississippi counties could benefit from federal assistance following Tropical Storm Olga, which hit Mississippi in October. The Mississippi congressional delegation sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump requesting full consideration of Mississippi Governor … Continued
(Information provided by Hinds Community College) Hinds Community College President Dr. Clyde Muse today announced to the Board of Trustees at their regular monthly meeting his intention to retire on June 30, 2020, after 42 years as chief of the … Continued