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Saints Win Over Seattle Could Lead to Great Things
The New Orleans Saints won a game that might turn their fortunes around this season after using their rushing attack and a late defensive stand to defeat the Seattle Seahawks on Oct. 30. There will be more talk about Seattle’s failure to close out the Saints than New Orleans’ win. …
A Look at the College Football Playoff Field
When the first College Football Playoff rankings are released on Nov. 1, the University of Alabama is going to be the top team. The Crimson Tide have rarely been challenged this season, as they have steamrolled most of their foes. Alabama is just one of 12 teams that is still …
JSU’s Jones on Homecoming, Alcorn and More
In his final season with Jackson State University, defensive end/linebacker Javancy Jones is happy to still have a chance playing in the SWAC Championship Game. The Tigers are tied with Alcorn State University, with their homecoming game against Prairie View A&M University taking place this Saturday, Oct. 29. Jones suffered …
No Emergency or Active Shooter at UMMC
This morning a weekly test of UMMC's alert system was sent out by accident. Reports of an active shooter or being on lockdown are not true, Marc Rolph UMMC director of public relations told the Jackson Free Press. The alert was sent out on accident, and Rolph said UMMC tests …
Prescott More Impressive Than Wentz
Sunday Night Football should see an increase in ratings this week when the Dallas Cowboys host the Philadelphia Eagles. The rating should be helped with the Cowboys alone, who produce a strong reaction in nearly every NFL fan. The game should also get a boost from two rookie quarterbacks: Dak …
Bowl and SWAC East Hopes
College football is heading into its home stretch as October fades into November. It is time once again to look into the bowl and SWAC East hopes for Mississippi teams. This season has featured more bad than good, with just one team that has a winning record at this point …
Board of Trustees Accepts Resignation from President of Jackson State University
Commissioner of Higher Education Dr. Glenn Boyce, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, has accepted a letter of resignation from Dr. Carolyn Meyers, President of Jackson State University. The resignation is effective November 1.
Epstein, Francona And Maddon Earned Hall This Season
The 2016 World Series is set to begin with game one on Tuesday, Oct. 25. When the first pitch is thrown, one thing might already be set in stone: No matter the outcome of this World Series, three men have earned their place in Cooperstown. With the tough requirements for …
City Announces Sewer Line Repair on Woodrow Wilson
Beginning Monday, Oct. 24, construction crews will begin work to replace a failing section of sewer line that runs under the intersection of Woodrow Wilson Avenue and Bailey Avenue Ext. Due to the location of the sewer line directly beneath the middle of the intersection, construction crews will replace the line in three phases to keep Woodrow Wilson Avenue open at all times. However, there will be lane closures on Woodrow Wilson Avenue and Bailey Avenue Ext and turn restrictions and some detours for Bailey Avenue Ext.
Watch Game One of the 2016 World Series at MSHOF
This has been one of the best MLB postseasons in a long time. That should mean things are setting up for one of the best World Series in a long time. Game one of the World Series will be on Tuesday, Oct. 25, and fans have something special to do …
Six Reasons NFL TV Ratings Are Down
There has been plenty of talk this week about the state of TV ratings for NFL games. Currently, the league is experiencing a dip of 10 to 11 percent in the ratings from the previous season. Everyone is speculating what is causing the ratings to drop, but there is no …
A Title Drought Will End
Somebody is going to break a championship drought this year in the MLB playoffs. Every team left hasn’t won a title in 20 or more years. The Cleveland Indians haven’t won a World Series since 1948. That is a drought of 68 years, but the Indians did reach the World …
Former JPD Officer Sentenced to 27 Months in Prison
Verbatim from the Department of Justice: "Jackson, Miss – Bryan Jones, 45, of Jackson, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Dan Jordan to 27 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for extortion by use of his position as a police officer, announced U.S. Attorney Gregory …
Watch Marvel's Doctor Strange Premiere Live
Marvel's Doctor Strange is coming to the big screen, beginning with a premiere in Hollywood. Watch the AP stream live here.
Goldberg Returns to WWE
As human beings, we love nostalgia. We love TV series from our youth and get excited about “Twin Peaks” and “Gilmore Girls,” among other shows now getting a breath of new life. We love listening to music that is considered classic, like those 1990s hits from my high school and …
Sanderson Farms Championship is One Week Away
One of the biggest sporting events of the year returns next week. Central Mississippi will host the PGA Sanderson Farms Championship at the Country Club of Jackson. Tournament week begins on Monday, Oct. 24, but the general public won’t be allowed on the grounds until Wednesday, Oct. 26, which is …
MDEQ Issues Water Contact Advisory for Terrapin Skin Creek in Rankin County
Verbatim Release from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality: "(JACKSON, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) issued a water contact advisory Monday for a segment of Terrapin Skin Creek in Rankin County. The advisory extends on the creek from just above Highway 80 in Brandon to where …
Lil Wayne-2Chainz Collab Comes to JSU
Two current titans in hip-hop are headed for Jackson. Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz are currently on tour in support of their collaborative album, "Collegrove," a portmanteau of the neighborhoods where the two rappers grew up, 2 Chainz's College Park near Atlanta and Lil Wayne's Holly Grove in New Orleans, …
USM Looks to go 2-0 Against The SEC
Next week the University of Southern Mississippi will host Marshall University for homecoming. But before the team can start to enjoy the festivities, it must first get past a showdown against Louisiana State University. LSU is spending a good deal of time in the news this football season, and most …
Factchecking Mississippi Governor Comments on Clinton, Abortion and Religion
Gov. Phil Bryant says Constitutional rights are at risk this presidential election, in an email sent from the Mississippi GOP. "The next President will fill Justice Antonin Scalia’s vacancy and will likely appoint three or four additional Justices to the U.S. Supreme Court. Putting liberals on the court could set …