SUMMARY: The Mississippi Book Festival will return to the state capitol in Jackson on September 13, 2025, celebrating its eleventh year. This annual event has evolved into a major Southeast literary gathering, attracting over 37,000 readers and numerous authors each year. Executive Director Ellen Daniels noted the festival’s remarkable growth since its 2015 inception. The move to September last year provided a milder climate and featured 40 panels with authors like Jesmyn Ward. The 2025 festival, free to the public, will include activities such as food, live music, and writing workshops. Pre-festival “Reading the Room” events will also take place.

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SUMMARY: ROCKWOOL, a leading manufacturer of eco-friendly stone wool insulation, is expanding its Marshall County facility in north Mississippi with a $100 million investment, creating 30 new jobs. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves highlighted this development as a significant boost for local and regional economies. The expansion will include a new production line featuring proprietary WR-TechTM and CR-TechTM technologies. ROCKWOOL, which has operated in North America for over 35 years, emphasizes its commitment to the local community. The Mississippi Development Authority and Tennessee Valley Authority are supporting the project, expected to become operational by 2027, marking a significant economic development for the area.

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SUMMARY: Bricen Rivers has been indicted for capital murder, vehicle theft, and tampering with evidence in the death of his ex-girlfriend, former Southern Miss nursing student Lauren Johansen. Her body was discovered in a vehicle trunk at Wolf River Cemetery on July 3, 2024. Following a manhunt, Rivers was captured after fleeing the scene. Although Johansen’s body was found in Harrison County, the murder likely occurred in Forrest County. A clerical error in Tennessee allowed Rivers to escape before being tracked. Rivers remains in custody, with prior bond denials for other charges, including drug trafficking and kidnapping.

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