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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 9, 2026 at 4:18 pm CDT Jon Myers

Booneville railroad crossing scheduled for maintenance Sept. 9

Booneville’s downtown railroad crossing is scheduled for maintenance Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon, tentatively, to repair the Church Street intersection.

September 9, 2026 at 3:33 pm CDT Jon Myers

Ole Miss prepares for Charlotte after 41-38 win over Louisville

Ole Miss is preparing for its home opener against Charlotte after a 41-38 win over Louisville, with a focus on cleaner execution and tackling.

September 9, 2026 at 3:33 pm CDT Jon Myers

Paschal Student Union Building renovation continues at Blue Mountain Christian University

Renovations at Blue Mountain Christian University’s Paschal Student Union Building include new flooring, paint and planned custom wood beams funded by donors.

September 9, 2026 at 2:58 pm CDT Jon Myers

Southern Miss football venue renamed Renasant Stadium in 10-year deal

Southern Miss and Renasant announced a 10-year deal renaming the football venue Renasant Stadium through June 30, 2036.

September 9, 2026 at 2:57 pm CDT Jon Myers

Ole Miss golfer Lisa Herman named SEC Co-Freshman of the Week

Ole Miss freshman Lisa Herman earned SEC Co-Freshman of the Week after finishing second at the Boilermaker Classic.

September 9, 2026 at 2:41 pm CDT Jon Myers

Mississippi association partners with CheerSounds for school cheer music

The Mississippi High School Activities Association has partnered with CheerSounds to provide school cheer teams with licensed music options.

September 9, 2026 at 2:28 pm CDT Jon Myers

Southern Miss volleyball to host four-team invitational in Hattiesburg

Southern Miss, 4-1, will host the Southern Miss Invitational from Sept. 10-12 at the Southern Miss Wellness Center.

September 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm CDT Jon Myers

Hattiesburg police welcome Officer Elgin Horvath as lateral transfer

The Hattiesburg Police Department welcomed Officer Elgin Horvath, a lateral transfer with 11 years of law enforcement experience.

September 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm CDT Jon Myers

Riemann Family Funeral Homes Delivers Hamburger Lunches to Long Beach Officers

Riemann Family Funeral Homes delivered hamburger lunches to Long Beach Police Department officers, who expressed their appreciation.

September 9, 2026 at 1:59 pm CDT Jon Myers

Ralph Eubanks to discuss Mississippi Delta history and economy

Ralph Eubanks will discuss the Mississippi Delta’s history and economy at a free History Is Lunch event on Sept. 9.

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