Mississippi

Governor Tate Reeves announced the appointment of PJ Waldrop as executive director of the Mississippi Development Authority, succeeding Bill Cork.

Construction and civil engineering sophomores at Northeast Mississippi Community College visited B&B Concrete in Tupelo for a hands-on learning experience.

Mississippi has been recognized as one of the best states for business, according to a recent ranking. Experts cite conservative policies as a contributing factor.

Forms for the Mini Cheer Camp are due Friday to school offices or a BHS cheerleader. Participants will perform at the Oct. 16 football game.

Carine Delfin and Kaylee Estes of North East Mississippi Community College earned all-tournament honors at the Wallace State Fall Bash.

Andie Kate Ramey led the Lady Tigers with a strong performance, but the team dropped one spot overall at the NJCAA South District Preview.

Mississippi’s education improvements, known as the Mississippi Miracle, resulted from a series of reforms, not a single decision, officials say.

Claire Kelly of the BHS Lady Cats volleyball team has surpassed 1,000 career digs, the team announced.

A Louisiana-born black bear was recently spotted in Mississippi, highlighting cross-state wildlife cooperation. The bear, originally orphaned in Louisiana, was fitted with a GPS collar after being captured in Mississippi.