SUMMARY: Jackson State University’s football team, led by coach T.C. Taylor, is preparing for the SWAC championship against Southern University on December 7. Ranked No. 15 nationally, the Tigers boast a 10-2 record, going undefeated in SWAC play. Taylor, a former JSU quarterback, is a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Award, recognizing the top FCS coach, with winners announced December 5. Freshman Travis Terrell, Jr., excelling in rushing and returns, is a finalist for the Jerry Rice Award for the nation’s top FCS freshman. Both awards will be presented at the FCS National Awards Banquet on January 4 in Texas.

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SUMMARY: Burford Electric Service, a family-owned business from Mississippi, is expanding in Columbus with a $3.55 million investment. Established in 1959, the company specializes in electromechanical repair for the southeastern U.S. The expansion includes a 15,000 square foot manufacturing facility with increased crane capacity, creating 14 new jobs over the next five years. Governor Tate Reeves highlighted the positive impact of Mississippi’s business climate on local companies. The Mississippi Development Authority is supporting the project through the Mississippi Flexibility Tax Incentive, along with contributions from Lowndes County and Columbus.

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SUMMARY: On Monday, Brooke Lewis and Brad Orrison, owners of The Shed BBQ and Blues Joint in Ocean Springs, represented Mississippi at the White House Thanksgiving turkey pardoning ceremony. Invited by the National Turkey Federation, they named and met the turkeys, Peach and Blossom, before the event. The pair, known for winning the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest three times, documented their experience on social media. They watched as President Biden pardoned the turkeys in front of a crowd of 2,500. The tradition dates back to 1947, though folklore credits President Lincoln with sparing the first turkey in 1863.

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