News

Trucker Robert Gray on quest to unseat Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Robert Gray, the long-haul truck driver who surprised even himself by winning the Democratic nomination for Mississippi governor, was allotted 10 minutes to try to persuade state Chamber of Commerce members […]

Sports

No. 19 Ole Miss grabs 27-19 win over Auburn

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — With a defender draped over his back, Laquon Treadwell clutched the ball in both hands as he fell to the ground. This touchdown, and this game, weren’t slipping from the grasp […]

Business

RushCard creates fund to help customers after technical glitch

NEW YORK (AP) — RushCard, the pre-paid debit card backed by hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, will create a “multi-million dollar” fund to help cover the costs that its customers suffered while the card was beset […]

Education

Jeffrey Vitter named new Ole Miss chancellor

(AP) College Board trustees have voted to name Jeffrey Vitter as the next chancellor of the University of Mississippi. The vote came Thursday afternoon after Vitter met with campus groups Wednesday at the University of […]

News

Inmates removed from Mississippi prison after violations found

CORINTH, Miss. (AP) — Officials removed 240 state inmates from a prison here Thursday after investigators said they found widespread violations — including the discovery that inmates had crossed state lines while doing community service. […]

Education

Southern Miss takes down Mississippi state flag on campuses

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Another public university in Mississippi is ending the display of the state flag on campus because it contains a Confederate battle emblem many see as divisive. University of Southern Mississippi President Rodney […]