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USM names Christian Ostrander as baseball coach

Christian Ostrander is named USM's new baseball coach.

 

Statewide Democratic candidate again calls for his party leader to be removed, replaced

The Mississippi Democratic Party is being criticized by one of its own candidates, Shuwaski Young, who is once again calling for new leadership.

 

Dangerous heat expected throughout the week in Central Mississippi

Jackson is experiencing another heat wave this week with a heat index of up to 105 degrees throughout the week.

 

More than $1 billion announced for Mississippi from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds

Over $1 billion in funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will be coming to MS. Even some who voted no are celebrating the grants. See why.

 

Deputies accused of abusing Black men are fired by Rankin County sheriff

Rankin County deputies accused of beating and sexually assaulting two Black men before shooting one of them in the mouth have been fired.

 

Miss Mississippi Hannah Perrigin wins 2024 Volunteer America pageant in Jackson, Tenn.

Miss Mississippi takes home the Miss Volunteer America crown on Saturday night at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn.

 

Civil rights icon James Meredith, urges people to fight crime by obeying Ten Commandments

Civil rights icon James Meredith urged people to obey the Ten Commandments to reduce crime, saying older generations should lead.

 

As Dobbs anniversary passes, abortion top of mind in race for Mississippi attorney general

In the state that birthed the legal case that took down Roe v. Wade, reproductive rights have quickly become a key issue in the attorney general race.

 

See what Entergy CEO said about electric company's performance after recent storms, outages

Entergy CEO Haley Fisackerly says he is pleased with the performance of Entergy during recent storms but acknowledges there are lessons to learn.

 

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