Belhaven University in Jackson, Mississippi, has built a COVID-19 testing facility on its campus. “This is more of a biochemistry type of training that is needed...
COVID-19 vaccinations A total of 165,875 Mississippians have been vaccinated for COVID-19 as of Jan. 22, including 15,089 who have received both of the required shots...
Broadcast journalist Larry King has died at the age of 87. In announcing his death Saturday, Ora Media, the company King co-founded, did not mention the...
Porter’s Chapel Academy basketball player Yakia Burns had a historic game Friday night when she surpassed 1,500 points in her high school career. Burns scored 40...
The Porter’s Chapel Academy girls basketball team shocked Greenville Christian School Friday night with a 72-65 overtime victory. The Lady Eagles started the game off slow,...
A single-story wood frame home in Vicksburg was heavily damaged by fire Friday evening. Vicksburg firefighters were dispatched to 1118 Harrison Street at 6:44 p.m. for...
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves will deliver the State of the State address Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 2:30 p.m. The governor will address the challenges of the...
Mississippi’s casino revenues took a big hit in 2020 because of COVID-19. Casinos were closed for over two months last year, from March 16 to May...
The Mega Millions jackpot is now valued at $1 billion, with a drawing Friday at 10 p.m. The Power Ball jackpot is $20 million with the...
The Porter’s Chapel Academy girls basketball team demolished Union Christian Thursday in an easy 72-36 win. Yakia Burns almost outscored Union Christian on her own, finishing...