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Cass Rutledge
Cass Rutledge is a law student at the University of Mississippi. A native of Madison, Mississippi, he now resides in Oxford with his wife, Julie.
Elections
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Cass Rutledge
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October 29, 2026
Ezell the odds-on favorite to win re-election in Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District over Hulum, Boyanton
The Republican incumbent Congressman, a former Jackson County Sheriff, is being challenged by a Democrat State Representative and a former Republican turned Independent who has run unsuccessfully for Congress every two years since 2020.
Elections
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Cass Rutledge
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October 27, 2026
Trump rallies support for Hyde-Smith, Republicans ahead of November 3 election
“I’m here today in Mississippi for a very special reason — to stop a Marxist, radical left, Soros district attorney from being elected to the United States Senate,” President Donald Trump said Monday evening in Corinth.
News
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Cass Rutledge
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October 27, 2026
Fifth Circuit allows Mississippi’s anti-DEI to take effect, calling Wingate’s injunction sloppy and an embarrassment
Judge Smith, in the Fifth Circuit majority opinion, called Wingate’s proceedings a “botch job,” saying that he “carelessly exercised his Article III power by issuing sloppy edicts based on falsehoods and fabrications.”
Elections
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Cass Rutledge
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October 23, 2026
Eller, Foster work to unseat odds-on favorite Thompson in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District
The 78-year-old, 33-year incumbent Democrat looks to continue his hold on Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District. Bennie Thompson's $1.4 million campaign war chest far exceeds his Republican and Independent challengers, who have a combined cash on hand of $47,000.
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 20, 2026
Lumber manufacturer investing $8.3 million in Macon expansion
Jason Ebert, Vice President of Operations of Barge Forest, said the expansion will strengthen our competitiveness, improve efficiency, and significantly increase log recovery.
News
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Cass Rutledge
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October 14, 2026
Northern PSC Commissioner says Mississippi intends to be a part of what comes next with nuclear energy development
Commissioner Chris Brown is working to establish a partnership between the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University to pursue a nuclear research reactor. He said the facility could support both universities’ research programs.
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 13, 2026
Startup plastics manufacturer Koinonia setting up operations in Drew
Koinonia is investing $7.7 million and creating 18 jobs over the next five years as it begins operations to manufacture products that serve the region’s agricultural chemical packaging industry.
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 12, 2026
ALO investing over $176 million in Southaven for national distribution center
"We’re proud to create more than 400 new jobs upon opening, and many more to come during the holiday season. We look forward to becoming part of the community," said Norm Hullinger, Co-President of ALO.
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 7, 2026
Huntington Bank investing over $40 million to modernize Tupelo operations center, regional headquarters
Joseph Moss, Mississippi regional president for Huntington, said Tupelo has a proud history in financial services, and Huntington will build on that foundation with the scale, capabilities and local commitment to serve this region well into the future.
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 6, 2026
Westwin Elements investing $502 million to establish nickel refinery in Natchez
High-purity Class 1 nickel is used in national defense, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, specialty alloys, energy and other industrial applications.
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 2, 2026
Gasifier manufacturer Janus Organization bringing 13 jobs to Greenwood
Janus’ $2.1 million investment into the Greenwood operations will allow the company to manufacture gasifiers designed for the treatment of specialty waste streams.
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Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 1, 2026
Tech entrepreneur turns Hurricane Katrina tragedy into company to preserve family memories
In the aftermath of the destruction from Hurricane Katrina at his parents' Mississippi home, Mike O’Donnell came up with the idea behind Leaves, a digital platform for families to record their stories and preserve family keepsakes.
News
News
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Frank Corder
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October 30, 2026
Jackson receiving $100 million grant from the Trump administration’s Dept. of Justice to support public safety
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 30, 2026
As fall sets in, MDOT advises motorists to be on the lookout for deer crossing roadways
News
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Frank Corder
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October 30, 2026
Special elections to be held Tuesday in Mississippi House Districts 70 and 77
Business
Business
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Meredith Biesinger
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October 22, 2026
New Albany’s claim to cake fame: Sugaree’s Bakery
Business
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Frank Corder
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October 20, 2026
Fairbanks Morse Defense doubling manufacturing capacity at its Pascagoula facility
Business
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Frank Corder
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October 19, 2026
Ingalls awarded $99 million contract modification for USS Lyndon B. Johnson sea trials
Culture
Culture
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Jim Vertuno, Associated Press
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October 30, 2026
Manning and No. 11 Texas want to keep momentum going against a Mississippi State team missing Taylor
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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October 30, 2026
What’s happening in the Magnolia State this November?
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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October 30, 2026
Divine enthusiasm
Opinion
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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October 30, 2026
Honoring Mississippi’s role in American history
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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October 28, 2026
‘Hail, Dear Old’ State!’ meant something quite special to the late Dr. Richard E. Holmes
Opinion
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Laurie Todd-Smith
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October 27, 2026
It was hard work. That is exactly why it is a miracle
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