News

Meridian man dies from extreme cold weather, coroner rules

MERIDIAN, Mississippi (AP) — A 50-year-old Meridian man has died from the extreme cold. Lauderdale County Coroner Clayton Cobler said Friday that Nathaniel Brown was found at his home about 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Cobler said […]

Education

Mississippi Black Caucus calls for full funding of education budget

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — The Legislative Black Caucus’ request that House and Senate leaders fully fund Mississippi’s school budget formula appears likely to be fulfilled, based on early recommendations for state spending in this election […]

Business

Frozen sandwich maker to hire 200 for plant near Tupelo

SHANNON, Mississippi (AP) — A California company will soon be making sandwiches in a former meat processing factory near Tupelo. Raybern Foods plans to invest more than $10 million and hire 200 people to make […]