Clarion Ledger
“Only traders are making money. There are cheaper ways they could have got the copper. They could have quietly collected metal around the world from the off-exchange market.”
now about $310 a ton. “The U.S. built a copper stockpile without spending taxpayer money, with policy and an almost existential threat of import levies,” said Wood Mackenzie analyst Charles Cooper. “But the arbitrage has collapsed, so the incentive...
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Jackson mayor delivers State of the City address
A year ago, Jackson Mayor John Horhn said the capital city was rising. Now, he says it’s rolling. Fifteen months into his administration, Horhn used his second State of the City address on Tuesday, Oct. 13, to highlight what he says his administration...
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The x-ray that exposed the Dummy Mummy
For generations of Mississippians, she was an Egyptian princess. She rested inside a black wooden coffin, her face darkened and weathered with age, her eyes closed and her mouth frozen in an eerie expression that fascinated children and unsettled...
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PUTTING A PRICE ON EDUCATION
A brand new 2026 Honda Civic. New roofing shingles. A custom home theater system with 4k projection. Apparently $25,000 can afford you a lot of things, including a spot at the Jackson area’s priciest private school. The annual tuition fee of St...
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DODGING DISASTER
MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST — The wind arrived, but the worst of Hurricane Isaias went farther east. Mississippi avoided a direct hit from the first hurricane of the Atlantic season Friday night, Oct. 9 as Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, around...
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One year later: will $6B Brandon data center be ready in 2027?
At the height of Mississippi’s data center boom, several cities were scrambling for a piece of what Gov. Tate Reeves promised to be the future of the state’s economic development. Reeves urged tech leaders like Elon Musk to leverage the state’s data...
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A HIGH-FLYING START
Ribbons were cut, and smiles were everywhere as the 2026 Mississippi State Fair opened its 11-day run on Thursday, Oct. 8 in Jackson at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds. Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson opened the state’s 167th fair and made the...
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Enjoy fall weather, changing leaves, updated campgrounds at MS parks
Spring is when many people get the urge to get outside and go camping because cold and wet weather of winter has kept them indoors more often than not for a couple of months. However, in Mississippi, the cool nights, crisp air and generally drier...
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MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIR OPENS
The Mississippi State Fair opens its 167th run at the fairgrounds on Thursday, Oct. 8 in Jackson with a new theme — Let Freedom Ring. The theme is in honor of America250, a nonpartisan celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the...
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‘A hidden gem’
Are these the best hamburgers in Mississippi? That question was recently asked on Facebook by a restaurant in the Mississippi Delta. Given Mississippi’s reputation for food, that’s a bold question to ask. But according to locals, Southern Satisfaction...
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U.S. Sen. Booker lends his support to Colom
U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom and his supporters have long courted support from national Democratic figures in his uphill battle against incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. Colom has touted his campaign’s momentum in interviews and through allies...
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Tempers flare at redistricting hearing
The statewide tour of redistricting hearings concluded in Jackson with boos, accusations of racism and calls to delay redistricting until after the 2030 census. Legislators set aside three hours for the evening hearing on Oct. 1, according to Sen....
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A timely friendship
“The secret to becoming friends with Josh Raggio is to never talk to him about duck hunting or duck calls.” h Kyler Moppert delivers the above line with perfect timing, knowing how ridiculous it sounds. h After all, Josh Raggio built a national...
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‘What Hattiesburg values’
A new mural celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States was unveiled in downtown Hattiesburg on Sept. 30. The Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art teamed up with America250, America250 Mississippi, Hattiesburg Landmark Preservation and the...
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Questions still remain over failed Gluckstadt sports dome
Two years later and one of Gluckstadt’s grand proposals remains the city’s biggest “what if.” The planned Gluckstadt MegaDome is officially dead after the $100 million project stalled in 2024, but questions still linger regarding the reasons behind...
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‘Something has to give’
Sitting in a recliner inside his living room, a baseball bat visible underneath the slight rock of the tan chair, Jason Haley reflects on the last 14 months. Since July 2025, he has seen his neighborhood, Colonial Hills, go from a quiet collection of...
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REDISTRICTING AND RESOLVE
When the U.S. Supreme Court threw out a Black-majority congressional district in Louisiana this year, it also severely weakened a landmark Civil Rights-era law that has increased minority representation in Congress. h Spurred by President Donald Trump...
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Stars, fans turn out for Mississippi Book Festival
The 2026 Mississippi Book Festival saw strong crowds at the Mississippi State Capitol on Saturday, From book signings with noted Mississippi author Wright Thompson to panel discussions with celebrity authors such as Mississippi-native musician Rick...
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First $100M for MS rural health care
Gov. Tate Reeves announced the distribution of the first $100 million dollars of a rural health program that has been widely debated. Reeves’ office publicized the entities that will benefit, including hospitals and clinics in rural areas, on Sept....
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‘Taj Mahal’ hits market at $2.5M
Unlike most luxury listings, one Mississippi home is selling potential as much as property. A towering waterfront structure known by many locals as the Ocean Springs “Taj Mahal” has hit the market for $2.5 million, offering a rare chance to complete...
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Father builds Stonehaven golf venue for his son in Flowood
When Jeremy Stone talks about the advanced golf simulators, moving floors and 24-hour access planned for his new indoor golf venue in Flowood, he is quick to point out that the business began with something much more personal: his son. Stonehaven...
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Jackson drummer’s style is ‘very Mississippi’
MFifth in a five-part series aya Kyles went to Mississippi Mass Choir rehearsals with her grandmother. But she was watching the drummer. h Her grandmother was an original member of the choir, and tagging along meant getting to watch Sam Scott play....
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BECOMING ‘BIGG SEXYY’
Anissa Hampton likes to sleep. She likes quiet. Before a show, she would prefer that nobody ask much of her at all. h “I’m getting my mind right. I’m getting my attitude together. I’m getting my voice together,” Hampton said in a recent interview with...
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Beyond ‘Misty Blue’
Dorothy Moore had plenty of names to work through: Etta James. Smokey Robinson. Stevie Wonder. As she recalled the people she had performed with, the list kept getting longer. Had she ever been starstruck? That question was backward. “They always...
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MESSAGE DELIVERED
Few games live up to the hype, but Saturday's Ole Miss game against rival LSU, did just that. The Rebels won in dramatic fashion, 32-24, after withstanding a furious Tiger comeback. The game marked the return of former Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin, who...
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Iconic voices of the south
MFirst in a five-part series ississippi has earned the right to namedrop: Elvis Presley. B.B. King. Robert Johnson. Jimmie Rodgers. With a résumé like that, the state’s claim as the birthplace of America’s music makes a pretty convincing argument. h...
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Barbecue
“I really enjoyed the Texas barbecue because it’s more beef, so you do briskets and beef ribs and things like that,” Emerson said. “I really enjoyed cooking that and learning that. … Then, I thought, it would be a good addition to the barbecue scene in...
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Oxford residents’ thoughts on Lane Kiffin’s return for Ole Miss vs LSU
OXFORD — In Oxford, the most anticipated Ole Miss football game of 2026 is often spoken about indirectly. A conversation in line at the store might just be about “the game.” Talk at a cookout may center around getting ready for “September 19th” or...
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Inside security plans for Kiffin in return to Ole Miss
OXFORD — Law enforcement has been preparing for Lane Kiffin’s return in the Ole Miss football vs. LSU game for months. Sean Tindell, Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, said the goal is to ensure headlines are made on the...
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Bond denied for Jackson triple murder suspect
Devon Modacure shook his head leftto-right in apparent disagreement as a Jackson Police Department detective testified at a preliminary hearing Tuesday, Sept. 15, that GPS data and firsthand accounts placed him at the scene of a triple homicide in the...
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A look at GameDay in MS from Katy Perry to Lane Kiffin to Deion Sanders
The return of Lane Kiffin to Ole Miss as LSU football coach also marks the return of ESPN’s “College GameDay” to the state of Mississippi. The No. 9 Rebels are hosting Kiffin’s No. 7 Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium for their SEC opener on Sept. 19...
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Jackson approves 2027 city budget
Jackson City Council approved next year’s budget Friday, Sept. 11, after a debate over whether the city could afford more police officers and firefighters while keeping up with its other needs. The budget passed 5-1, with Ward 2 Councilwoman Tina Clay...
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Fixes
After a summer of kids, pets and plenty of activity moving in and out of the house, fall is a good time to give your home a deep clean and reset for winter. That means cleaning floors, counters and other frequently used surfaces. For floors, a...
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UNPLUGGED
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced in-person classroom instruction to go virtual, students suddenly needed to have their own laptops or tablets in order to interact with teachers and complete assignments. Most states used federal pandemic funding to...
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MS country store serves great steaks and more
If you’re not from McCall Creek and don’t know anyone who lives in McCall Creek, yet you find yourself there, odds are fair you’re lost. However, being lost and ending up in McCall Creek isn’t a bad thing. It’s the home of Granny’s Corner where you’ll...
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Buzz builds for hummingbirds
Fall is here and millions of rubythroated hummingbirds are on the move as they travel to their winter homes. It’s an exciting time when you can have hundreds visit your home and Mississippi State University has created a graphic showing approximately...
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Jackson court rules safe drinking water not a right
Access to clean, safe drinking water and accurate information from public officials are not constitutional rights, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Sept. 4. A handful of Jackson residents sued the city and its top officials in 2022, shortly...
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RISING LIKE THE TIDE
Jackson residents could face a waterrate increase come 2027 as JXN Water works to stabilize cash flow and longterm system needs, court records show. A 30-page financial management plan filed in August in the U.S. District Court for the Southern...
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Proposal would let SNAP be used for water bill
A Mississippi Public Service Commissioner is advocating for a new policy allowing low-income residents to use their government food benefits on their water bills. De’Keither Stamps is the public service commissioner for Mississippi’s central district,...
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LAYING THE GROUNDWORK
Former Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn is laying the groundwork for a 2027 governor campaign, but these days his attention is largely focused on a different mission: recruiting jobs, retailers and investment to western Hinds County. Gunn, a...
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Forecast
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. hh
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QB Trinidad Chambliss is household name
OXFORD — Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss thought he might be a history teacher. Not that he had his future fully thought out a year ago, but teaching was in the back of his mind. He would try to stay in football, sure. There just weren’t many...
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Woman denied bond again in murders of toddler, two sisters
A preliminary hearing held Tuesday, Sept. 1, for Mikala Young, 26, ended with a Hinds County judge denying the woman bond after a Jackson police investigator described a plan involving marijuana, robbery and the assertion that “no one would be left...
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Inside the making of ‘Late Night With Rita Brent’
The band is tinkering with their instruments. The singers are working through harmonies, while the brass section is going over sheet music. A technician climbs a ladder to adjust the lights. The sound tech checks the microphones. And underneath the...
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FLOCK CAMERAS ALL OVER MS, JACKSON
“No cop, no stop,” the old saying goes. At an empty intersection, rolling through a stop sign might seem like a risk worth taking. But in parts of the Jackson metro area, drivers may be recorded even when no police officer is nearby. Flock Safety...
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BUILT ON BALANCE
Blake Anderson’s office looks a lot like you would expect for the Southern Miss football coach. Hanging on his wall is a framed Southern Miss football jersey, this one black with gold lettering. On his shelves are photographs of his wife and children....
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‘MAN, HE’S REAL, MAN’
There were four key components to the perfect Pete Golding impression in the Southern Miss football team room. h The 2014 and 2015 Golden Eagles held an annual talent show. All the new players had to get up in front of everyone and entertain their...
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Colleges confront decline in reading
Anyone who has spent time on a college campus lately has probably heard laments from faculty about their students’ reading habits, or rather nonreading habits. Such complaints are more than an unfounded nostalgia for a bygone age. Reading – not just...
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How new bridge could transform LeFleur’s Bluff into a regional destination
Federal, state and local officials gathered Wednesday, Aug. 19, to break ground on a new pedestrian and biking bridge that will connect parks, museums and outdoor attractions on both sides of Lakeland Drive in Jackson. The bridge will span Lakeland...
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‘Every one is a challenge’
If you’re familiar with flintknapping, there’s a good chance you know the name John Tuttle. He lives in Natchez, and he has been making arrowheads and knives from stone for more than 60 years, something he still finds challenging to this day. “Every...
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LOVE, ALWAYS
Dolly Parton, the “Queen of Country” singing and songwriting icon with a personality as bold as her signature blond coif and rhinestoneencrusted outfits, has died. She was 80. Parton’s death was announced by her family on her social media pages and...
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Flooding the market
Up to 300,000 tons of beef will flood the United States over the next three months. The shipments aren't subject to tariffs, and President Donald Trump confirmed on social media that the meat will undercut market prices by approximately 25%. Trump has...
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Sea of sorority sisters
The always-popular sorority bid day went off without a hitch at the University of Mississippi on Saturday, Aug. 22. The date marked the completion of sorority rush season at Ole Miss, which has one of the highest percentages of students participating...
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3 former Ole Miss players get 2026 eligibility
Three former Ole Miss football players who signed with NFL teams are eligible to play college football in 2026. Per a court order obtained by the Clarion Ledger, tight end Dae’Quan Wright, defensive tackle Zxavian Harris and defensive back Wydett...
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Deal, danger for SpaceXAI
Within a week, Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI will see one of its major litigation hurdles as the company and its affiliate, MZX Tech LLC, head to federal court. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi Aug. 24 will have a preliminary...
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Texas Southern hires JSU’s Ashley Robinson as new AD
Jackson State athletic director Ashley Robinson is on the move. The university announced Robinson’s departure on Aug. 19, congratulating him on being hired to fill the same position at Texas Southern. Senior women’s administrator Alyse Wells-Kilbert...
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‘Let the old Confederacy go’
TUPELO – Walter Jones moved to Mississippi a handful of years ago from Chicago. Before he relocated, he said, people he knew up north were scared to come to Mississippi. “Mississippi had a bad rap of how people were mistreated all these years,” Jones...
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Renovating a ‘masterpiece’
A church in Mississippi, almost 200 years old, is in its final stages of a $2.6 million renovation to repair problems that come with time and to preserve the building for future generations. For some people, it’s considered one of the most beautiful...
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The Boom is back
The start of a new school year also marks the start of a new band season for Jackson State’s Sonic Boom of the South and Prancing J-Settes. The band recently finished up band camp, and on Aug. 8 it performed in its annual showcase called Thee Merge,...
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Muslim museum asks Gipson to retract remarks
Amid mounting backlash from Mississippi state authorities and elected officials over Assma Ali’s appointment as a judge in a small town in Bolivar County, America’s first Muslim museum is urging Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy...
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HERE’S THE BEEF
Are you looking for steakhouse-quality beef from healthy cattle that are raised locally? If the answer is yes and you live in Jackson or a surrounding area, not only can you get it, it’s delivered right to your door. h “It is fantastic,” said Matt...
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‘Not something I would wish on anyone’
Standing alongside civil rights leaders and members of the Congressional Black Caucus, Nolan Wells’ family called on the U.S. Department of Justice to open an independent federal review into the Mississippi teen’s disappearance and death. The college...
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Jackson councilman wants federal help in case of woman hanging in tree
Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes has contacted Mississippi’s U.S. senators and written to the U.S. Attorney’s Office seeking federal involvement in the investigation into the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune. Fortune was found hanging from a...
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State embraces need for doulas
As Mississippi’s maternal health system struggles, doulas move from rarity to mainstream. With one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the country, many soon-to-be mothers are turning to doulas for support before, during and after childbirth. h...
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AFTERMATH
Nearly one year after residents were ordered to leave Blossom Apartments, a now-broken fence surrounds the South Jackson complex. But it came too late to stop much of the damage. The once-occupied property has been ransacked and stripped, while a...
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CLEAN ENERGY
What began as a grueling Ironman training session for Madison resident Marty Frascogna has turned into a fast-growing startup that he and his wife Lesley hope can shake up a sports drink industry dominated for decades by brands such as Gatorade and...
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TEARING DOWN THE TAD PAD
OXFORD — An iconic Ole Miss athletics building is set to be demolished, but don’t expect a dramatic implosion. Work has begun to tear down the CM Tad Smith Coliseum, known as the Tad Pad. It was the home of Ole Miss men’s and women’s basketball...
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‘It’s not just the mamas anymore’
For today’s sorority hopefuls, recruitment begins long before they walk through chapter doors in August. h Months before bid day, high school seniors spend hours curating their Instagram feeds, stalking chapter profiles, curating resumes and learning...
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Alligator season is days away
August is here and for folks in Mississippi, it signals two things. For almost everyone, it means hot weather. Temperatures routinely push toward 100 degrees in the hottest part of the days and the “feels like” temperatures can soar above 110...
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AG Lynn Fitch wants to be governor. See her platform
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch's campaign is all about relationships. Fitch announced on Tuesday, Aug. 4, that she is joining the race to become Mississippi's next governor, touting her connections to the Trump administration and staunch...
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Luxury estates top Jackson housing market
The Jackson area’s luxury housing market remains a small but highly exclusive segment of the broader residential real estate landscape. While the median listing price is approximately $130,000 in Hinds County, $350,000 in Rankin County and $425,000 in...
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St. Andrew’s unveils new Lower School campus
Nearly 60 years after St. Andrew’s Episcopal School launched in Fondren, students are preparing to move into a new state-of-the-art South Campus facility that school leaders said reflects the way children learn today while preserving the school’s...
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A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in Jackson is the state’s largest museum and millions of dollars are being invested in the facility to make a good thing even better through renovations and new things to experience such as spending the night...
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Off the beaten path
If you’ve traveled on Interstate 55 South in Mississippi, you may have passed a sign for the Bogue Chitto exit just south of Brookhaven and odds are you didn’t get off the interstate there. After all, why would you? According to the U.S. Census, it’s a...
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BRAIN DRAIN
Mississippi is losing fewer people than it was a decade ago, but the state continues to struggle with a persistent brain drain that sends many of its young, educated workers elsewhere in search of opportunity. Demographers, economic development experts...
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‘THE DECLINE IS SIGNIFICANT’
When Ashton Reed voted for President Donald Trump in 2024, he was drawn by Trump’s vow to recharge the economy and curb the inflation that many around his hometown of Jackson, Missouri, blamed on then-President Joe Biden. Reed, 22, who has worked at...
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