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Jackson State's new president will get leadership training for a role previously marked by turmoil - AOL
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (870+ words) Jackson State University's new president will receive a year of outside leadership training as she transitions into the job, which has been tumultuous for her predecessors. The coaching she will receive was part of the $97, 500 contract Mississippi Institutions of Higher…...
Missouri star Ahmad Hardy shot while attending concert as school issues update - AOL
2+ week, 6+ day ago (482+ words) Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy, a 2025 consensus All-American, was shot on Sunday morning at a concert in his native Mississippi and taken to a local hospital, where he received treatment and underwent surgery. The Missouri football program released a statement…...
Man pleads guilty to collecting unemployment funds in MS - AOL
2+ week, 5+ day ago (167+ words) MEMPHIS, Tenn. " A man entered a guilty plea to fraud and obtaining unemployment funds in Mississippi, according to the office of State Auditor Shad White on Monday. Auditor White said Benjamin Coleman pleaded guilty to one count of fraudulent statements…...
How the Mississippi River shaped US borders, trade and Mark Twain - AOL
7+ hour ago (135+ words) How the Mississippi River shaped US borders, trade and Mark Twain AOL. com The Mississippi River transformed America's size, commerce and culture. It also inspired Mark Twain's most famous stories. 6 stars who won't be leaving their fortunes to their kids…...
Number of Dead Rises to 9, Including Elementary School Teacher, in Winter Storm That Left 800 K Without Power - AOL
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (469+ words) MARK ZALESKI/THE TENNESSEAN/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images At least nine people have died after a winter storm hit the U. S. late last week into the weekend Certain regions continue to face dangerous conditions and low temperatures A 28-year-old…...
Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for May 30, 2026 - AOL
6+ hour, 22+ min ago (103+ words) The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at May 30, 2026, results for each game: Midday: 9-0-4, FB: 1 Evening: 0-6-4, FB: 2 Midday: 6-9-2-9, FB: 1 Evening: 1-7-3-6, FB: 2 Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results Match 5: Daily…...
Nissan unit scraps plan to make EV powertrains in UK, Nikkei says - AOL
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (154+ words) TOKYO, May 24 (Reuters) - Nissan Motor subsidiary JATCO has scrapped its "plan to make electric vehicle (EV) "powertrains in Sunderland, Britain, in light of sluggish "demand for Nissan's EVs in Europe, the Nikkei business daily reported on Sunday. In January 2025, JATCO…...
2026 spring turkey season sets new record in Mississippi - AOL
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (260+ words) JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) " The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) announced a record harvest for the 2026 spring turkey season. Officials said Mississippi hunters reported 17, 907 birds through Game Check. " This surpassed the previous record of 15, 498 birds set in 2024 and…...
Flood warnings issued as heavy rain falls across South MS. Here are the details - AOL
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (250+ words) 1 p. m. : The National Weather service has issued a flood warning for Harrison County. Along the Biloxi Rive, including Wortham and Lyman, moderate flooding is forecast. Forecasters say that at 16 feet, major flooding will occur in Retreat and Riverland Village Subdivisions. Homes…...
Bipartisan bill in Senate aims to stabilize college sports - AOL
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (447+ words) Two U. S. senators announced plans on Wednesday for a bipartisan college sports bill attempting to stabilize an industry dealing with issues such as athlete eligibility, transfers and a spending cap as well as conference power plays. "This is a stability bill,…...