Spice maker McCormick to combine with Hellmann’s maker Unilever in latest food industry shakeup

Spice and flavorings company McCormick announced on Tuesday that it’s combining with Unilever’s foods division, which includes brands like Hellmann’s and Knorr.

MPB to premiere new original series ‘Southern Dish’ tomorrow

Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) will premiere the first season of its new original series, “Southern Dish,” tomorrow.

Robert St. John: Work is not a four-letter word

A 12-year-old with a push mower and six neighbors who needed their yards cut – that’s as close to a business plan as I’ve ever had.

Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS

Citing the First Amendment, a federal judge on Tuesday agreed to permanently block the Trump administration from implementing a presidential directive to end federal funding for National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service, two media entities that the White House has said are counterproductive to American priorities.

Supreme Court seems likely to rule for a Black death row inmate in Mississippi

The Supreme Court on Tuesday seemed likely to rule for a Black death row inmate from Mississippi who claims there was racial bias in the makeup of the jury that convicted him.

Organic vegetable production workshop set for April 17

Small farmers will have an opportunity to learn more about organic vegetable production during an upcoming workshop.

Veronique de Rugy: How will Congress choose to handle the Iran bill?

Whatever you think of the war in Iran, there’s a separate question – independent of the military merits – that Congress must answer: How will it be paid for?

Charlie Kirk highway got vetoed in Arizona. Elected officials are citing politics

There will be no Charlie Kirk highway in his home state of Arizona.

5 killed after a train and a van collide in a train crossing in rural Mississippi

Five people were killed when a train and van collided in rural Mississippi, authorities said Friday.

Education: Caldwell named CCA Head of School

Columbus Christian Academy is proud to announce the appointment of Matt Caldwell as its next Head of School, effective June 1.

Education: Larmon receives MUWAA Distinguished Achievement Award

Brandy Larmon, of West Point, dean of the Vandergriff College of Nursing and Health Sciences, has been named the 2026 Distinguished Achievement Award winner by the Mississippi University for Women Alumni Association.

Johnson’s blast lifts Owls over Spalding in extra innings

Louisville, Kentucky, is known for hometown hero Muhammed Ali, but on Sunday The W baseball’s Zach Johnson delivered the knockout punch in a 7-5 win at Spalding University.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety uncovers rare KKK artifacts in one of its offices

A notebook with meeting minutes and a ledger are among Ku Klux Klan-related items that the Mississippi state government uncovered while clearing out an office, offering new glimpses into the violent white supremacist group known for its secrecy and links to law enforcement.

Education: Paging for the Senate

Education briefs for 3-31-26

MSMS’s Zarandona named finalist for Teacher of the Year COLUMBUS – Lauren Zarandona, a member of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science math faculty,

Education: Paging for the Senate

Once a luxury for moms, doula care is going mainstream

Shaquoiya Stewart held one of her 6-month-old twins on her lap while Shanille Bowens held the other.

Bobby Harrison: Primary turnout gives Mississippi Democrats a glimmer of hope for general election

Based on the recent party primary elections results for the United States Senate seat, even Mississippi Democrats see a glimmer of hope for the November general election.

Froma Harrop: Democrats be warned: Trump knows your weak spots

Sure, the “No Kings” marches drew millions rightly protesting Donald Trump’s assaults on our democratic institutions.

Most basic jig remains globally effective for crappie

Hair jigs are most notably useful for crappie in the coldest of waters, but they’re quite effective all year long, and for the best of reasons: they attract attention from the most finicky of freshwater fish no matter what.