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SEC Media Days: Pittman joined by Ball, Green, Sorey Jr.
Talking Season kicks off for the Southeastern Conference on July 14 at SEC Media Days in Atlanta, with the Arkansas Razorbacks taking their turn on July 17 with players accompanying sixth-year head coach Sam Pittman. For Pittman, it will be his...

Full list of SEC Media Days attendees revealed
Next week is one of the most anticipated of the year for Southeastern Conference players and fans, with the annual SEC Media Days set to return to the College Football Hall of Fame and the Omni Atlanta Hotel after the event took place last season...

Enstor receives FERC approval to start construction for Mississippi Hub expansion
Enstor Gas and Mississippi’s parent company Emerald Storage has announced the receipt of ‘Notice to Proceed’ from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to begin construction on the expansion of the Mississippi Hub natural gas storage...

Why hurricane prep in the oil and gas industry is critical | Opinion
The oil and natural gas industry prepares for hurricane season in the Gulf of America with safety measures to ensure continued operations. Hurricanes can disrupt oil and gas operations, potentially impacting fuel costs and availability in the...
Foodie News: New Asian-Mexican fusion spot near Crabtree, Peruvian restaurant in downtown Raleigh
It is hard this week to not be focused on the restaurants (as well as individuals and other businesses) that were so severely impacted by Chantal – including so many in Chapel Hill, Mebane, Hillsborough and Saxapahaw, to name a few. It will be...

Mississippi's sales tax holiday encourages shopping at local businesses
NFIB State Director Leah Long has encouraged Mississippi shoppers to support local businesses during the state's annual sales tax holiday this weekend. The event, which runs from Friday, July 11, to Sunday, July 13, allows for tax-free purchases...

Corps Revises Pearl River Flood Study in Mississippi, Sets New Comment Period
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released a revised study on potential flood controls for the part of the Pearl River that runs along Jackson, narrowing its focus to two proposals, and only one of them would resemble the long-debated “One...

Small businesses feeling impacts of increased traffic caused by Buc-ee’s
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) — “The roundabout stops the traffic from seeing what other businesses can be provided for the community here in Pass Christian,” Michelle Englett explained frustratedly. It’s been one month since Buc-ee’s opened in...

FEMA Finalizes Flood Map Updates for Parts of Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI - Flood zone changes could impact insurance rates and building rules in multiple Mississippi communities. FEMA has finalized new flood hazard maps for several Mississippi counties and cities including Lee, Lowndes, and Monroe. The...

New Mississippi Law Limits Polling Place Changes
MISSISSIPPI - Big changes to Mississippi’s election laws aim to reduce voter confusion just before elections. A new Mississippi law now bans polling place changes within 60 days of an election unless there are emergency circumstances. House Bill...

Visa policy shift threatens Mississippi’s international student pipeline and millions in revenue
A federal policy requiring social media screening for all student visa applicants is raising concerns across Mississippi’s higher education community, where international students contribute tens of millions of dollars to the state economy.As of...

‘Greetings from Ocean Springs’: New postcard helps promote tourism
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - The Mississippi Coast is proud of its tourism industry, and communities are always trying to add a little bit of flair wherever they can. The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce - Main Street Tourism Bureau unveiled a...

Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for July 8, 2025
The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 8, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from July 8 drawing 09-10-14-19-20 Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and...
Bumpers Drive-In Signs Franchise Deal in Canton, Mississippi
When Kat and Darren met in a grocery store just five years ago, they had no idea they would be married within a few months. They quickly combined their families, their knowledge, and their skills to become business partners. In 2020, during the...

Two Mississippi high school football players reportedly killed in crash involving deputy
CLEVELAND, Miss. - Two football players at a Mississippi high school died after crashing into a deputy Tuesday morning, according to FOX13's sister station, The Delta News, in Greenville, Mississippi. That crash happened just before 7 a.m. Tuesday...

Arkansas State to participate in Sun Belt Media Days July 22 in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS, La. — The Sun Belt Conference Media Days will be held on Tuesday, July 22, and Wednesday, July 23, in New Orleans. Snarks State head coach Butch Jones along with quarterback Jaylen Raynor and defensive back Brandon Barnes will...

Newk’s Eatery Welcomes Back Industry Veteran Chris Cheek as Chief Development Officer
By: Newk’s Eatery | 0 Shares 33 Reads July 09, 2025 // Franchising.com // JACKSON, Miss. — Newk’s Eatery has announced the return of Chris Cheek as chief development officer. A familiar face with deep ties to the brand, Cheek previously served in...

ASU-Newport chancellor to depart for president’s role at Rust College in Mississippi
Johnny Moore, who has been chancellor of Arkansas State University-Newport for more than four years, will depart at the end of the month to take over as leader of a college in Mississippi. Serving as ASU-Newport's chancellor "has been one of the...

Crash involving Bolivar County deputy claims lives of two Mississippi students
Two minors were killed in a Tuesday morning, July 8, crash that involved a Bolivar County deputy, according to a Mississippi Highway Patrol press release. Mississippi Highway Patrol officials said troopers responded to an accident at approximately...

US Tariffs Projected to Slow Global Economy and Insurance Premium Growth: Swiss Re
Global growth is slowing as US tariff policy reduces trade and heightens geopolitical uncertainty, which ultimately will lead to decelerating growth in insurance premiums, according to Swiss Re. Global GDP growth (adjusted for inflation) is...