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Congressman Thompson Releases Statement in Support of Daniela Vargas
Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), released a statement in support of Daniela Vargas today. Thompson is a ranking member on the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee, and represents parts of the city of Jackson in the U.S. House. His statement is below: "Our country must have immigration policies that are …
Ward 7 Councilwoman Margaret Barrett-Simon Will Not Seek Re-Election
Ward 7 Jackson Councilwoman Margaret Barrett-Simon has announced that she will not seek re-election this spring for her council seat, which she's held for 32 years. Barrett-Simon released the statement below, regarding her decision: "Fellow Jacksonians, It has been my deepest honor and blessing to serve Ward 7 as your …
Howell and Gillom Finalists Announced
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum has announced the finalists for this year’s Howell and Gillom Trophies. Seven players received votes for the Gillom Trophy, which is awarded to the best women’s college-basketball player in Mississippi, and nine players received votes for the Howell Trophy, given to the …
MSU Extends Mullen Until 2020
While a dark cloud of an NCAA investigation hangs over the University of Mississippi, in-state rival Mississippi State University is working to keep head coach Dan Mullen. The university announced that it and Mullen had come to agreement on a contract extension that could keep him with the Bulldogs until …
2017 SEC Women’s Tournament Preview
The regular season is over for the SEC women’s basketball teams. This week the conference will hold its tournament in Greenville, SC., from March 1 to March 5. Winning the tournament means getting the SEC’s automatic bid into the NCAA Women’s Division I Basketball Tournament. That automatic bid will be …
2017 Oscar Predictions
by Tyler Edwards As a society, we love to project feelings and analogies on to big cultural events—the Patriots coming from behind for a shocking last-minute win the Super Bowl is just like Donald Trump winning the election, right? Well, the Academy Awards are no different. The nominees all seem …
Prescott and Cowboys to Face Cardinals in HOF Game
Dallas Cowboy fans might not have to wait long to see the start of year two of the Dak Prescott era. The Cowboys will face the Arizona Cardinals in the 2017 Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, Aug. 3. Since this is the first preseason game of the new year, …
NCAA Levels New Allegations Against the Rebels
At this moment, it must feel like the Sword of Damocles is hanging over the University of Mississippi’s football program. But the question isn’t if the sword will fall but when it will. In this case, the sword is the NCAA, and the Rebels must feel like they are hanging …
Mississippi State Continues to Rise
The Mississippi State women’s basketball team continues to rise up in the rankings. MSU made program history again, as the team is ranked No. 2 in the latest USA Today Coaches Poll. The Bulldogs were No. 3 in the Associated Press Poll with the University of Maryland at No. 2 …
Garoppolo to New Orleans If the Price Is Right
NFL teams try to balance between winning right now and winning in the future. It is hard to maintain, and the few teams are able to do it year in and year out. One of those teams is the New England Patriots. The Super Bowl champions have been able to …
NFL Combine Snubs
A list of the full 330 participants for the underwear olympics, also known as the 2017 NFL Combine, is official. The Southeastern Conference is sending the most players of any FBS conference with 66 players receiving an invite. The ACC is second with 60 players receiving an invite. Third is …
City Responds to Hinds County Emergency Declaration
According to WJTV the Hinds County Board of Supervisors voted today to declare a state of emergency in South Jackson to support work on a 48-inch water main; the work may require a significant time period of disrupted water service in the area.
ZDD Giveaways and Festival on Mar 25, but No Parade
Due to newly projected expenses not incurred in the past, important logistical decisions could not be made in a timely fashion, resulting in the cancellation of the annual nighttime parade.
SWAC, SEC and C-USA Preseason Baseball Predictions
There might still be a nip in the air, but this weekend will feel like spring to some in the state. Starting Friday, Feb. 17, college baseball makes its return, even if the weather is still a bit cold. Last season three teams from our state reached the 2016 NCAA …
NFL Teams Can Start Tagging Players
Now that Super Bowl LI is in the books, NFL teams are moving on to the offseason. Teams are already starting to cut players and starting Feb. 15, they began tagging players. When NFL teams tag players, they have three options: non-exclusive franchise tag, exclusive franchise tag and transition tag. …
Women in Sports Day; Dak Prescott to Host a Football Camp
A couple of events are coming up that might be of interest to those with kids or who follow sports. The first event is next week, and the second will take place later this summer. Next week, the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum (1152 Lakeland Drive) is hosting …
Men’s Basketball Rule Changes Incoming
The NCAA announced two rule changes for the men’s 2017 Postseason National Invitation Tournament. Those rule changes will make the NIT different from the Division I Men’s NCAA Tournament. Fouls will be reset after 10 minutes of play each half, and the league will eliminate the one-and-one bonus free-throw opportunity. …
Four Mississippi Firms Awarded Continental Contracts
Continental Tire awarded four Mississippi-based firms contracts to work on the construction of the Hinds County tire plant and training center, which will be located off of Interstate-20 just outside of Clinton. Three firms, Jackson-based McCarty Architects, Clinton-based WGK Engineers and Tupelo-based Corbett Legge & Associates Engineering, were awarded 30 …
UConn Looks for 100th Straight Win
College-basketball fans are in for a treat tonight, Feb. 13, as the No. 1-ranked women’s team, the University of Connecticut, hosts the No. 6-ranked University of South Carolina. This game is a possible Final Four preview with March just around the corner. The South Carolina Gamecocks enters the matchup with …
MDAH Names Leadership Team for 2 Mississippi Museums
MDAH has now announced the leadership team for 2 Mississippi Museums, which will encompass the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and the Museum of Mississippi History.