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Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."

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September 12, 2026 at 4:34 am CDT Jon Myers

Starkville police announce Cotton District safety zone, rideshare hours

Starkville police operate a Cotton District safety zone and rideshare area from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

September 12, 2026 at 4:33 am CDT Jon Myers

Central Mississippi Correctional Facility Welcomes New Officers

The Central Mississippi Correctional Facility welcomed officers from the June, July and August cadet classes, with Warden Mark Anthony as guest speaker.

September 12, 2026 at 4:32 am CDT Jon Myers

Gulfport Police Department remembers Sept. 11 victims and honors community support

The Gulfport Police Department remembered Sept. 11 victims and honored first responders while thanking four organizations for providing staff lunch.

September 12, 2026 at 4:32 am CDT Jon Myers

Starkville Police Department remembers Sept. 11 victims and first responders

The Starkville Police Department remembered Sept. 11 victims, fallen and surviving first responders, and those living with related injuries and illnesses.

September 12, 2026 at 3:48 am CDT Jon Myers

RaShall Brackney gives update on Tasia Fortune investigation

Chief RaShall Brackney gave an update on the investigation into Tasia Fortune, according to the Jackson Police Department.

September 12, 2026 at 3:47 am CDT Jon Myers

Invitation issued for Tunnel to Towers event in Biloxi

Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers invited the public to attend the Tunnel to Towers 5k Run/Walk/Climb in Biloxi, Mississippi.】【。

September 12, 2026 at 3:45 am CDT Jon Myers

Gautier Police Department remembers lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001

The Gautier Police Department remembered those killed on Sept. 11, 2001, and honored first responders, military members and civilians.

September 12, 2026 at 2:45 am CDT Jon Myers

Starkville pulls away late to win Homecoming game

Starkville pulled away late to win its Homecoming ’26 game and is scheduled to travel to Louisville next Friday.

September 12, 2026 at 2:45 am CDT Jon Myers

Oak Grove defeats Hattiesburg 36-21 in South Game of the Week

Oak Grove defeated Hattiesburg 36-21 in the South Game of the Week, according to the Mississippi High School Sports Page.

September 12, 2026 at 2:45 am CDT Jon Myers

Brookhaven Panthers defeat Madison Central Jaguars in thriller

The Brookhaven Panthers defeated the Madison Central Jaguars in a thriller at The Jungle, according to the Mississippi High School Sports Page.

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