The Clarion-Ledger

The Clarion Ledger is a daily newspaper located in Jackson, Mississippi. It holds the distinction of being the second-oldest business in the state and is one of the rare newspapers in the U.S. that maintains a statewide distribution. This publication is part of the Gannett River States Publishing Corporation, which is owned by Gannett.

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Thalia Mara Hall cleared by state fire marshal, reopening date still not set

6 hours ago | clarionledger.com | Mary Boyte |Charlie Drape

Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson, Mississippi, has been cleared to reopen by the State Fire Marshal after a year of renovations following an HVAC malfunction and mold discovery. Despite the clearance, a reopening date is yet to be determined as the building still requires elevator and escalator inspections, and a new fire curtain installation.
How Brian O’Connor hire reaffirms Mississippi State as a top program in college baseball

12 hours ago | clarionledger.com | Sam Sklar

Sam SklarMississippi Clarion LedgerMississippi State introduced Brian O'Connor as their new baseball coach with a grand celebration at Dudy Noble Field. O'Connor, formerly the coach at Virginia for 22 seasons, brings a wealth of experience, including a national championship. O'Connor's four-year contract, worth $2.9 million annually, makes him one of the highest-paid coaches in college baseball. STARKVILLE — Everything about Brian O’Connor’s public introduction was grand.
Jackson continues to see drop in murders. See how first five months of 2025 compared to 2024

12 hours ago | clarionledger.com | Pam Dankins

Jackson, Mississippi has seen a significant decrease in homicides in the first five months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. From January 1 to May 31, 2025, there were 30 homicides, a substantial drop from the 51 cases during the same period in 2024. Police Chief Joseph Wade attributes the decline to increased police efforts, interagency collaboration, and community engagement.
Why Brian O'Connor retained Justin Parker as Mississippi State baseball pitching coach

19 hours ago | clarionledger.com | Sam Sklar

Sam SklarMississippi Clarion LedgerNew Mississippi State baseball coach Brian O'Connor retained interim coach Justin Parker as pitching coach. O'Connor was impressed with Parker's pitching staff during the Charlottesville Regional matchup between Mississippi State and Virginia last season. STARKVILLE — New Mississippi State baseball coach Brian O'Connor brought two assistant coaches with him from Virginia, Kevin McMullan and Matt Kirby.
Why Brian O’Connor left Virginia to be Mississippi State baseball coach

20 hours ago | clarionledger.com | Sam Sklar

Brian O’Connor left Virginia after 22 seasons to become Mississippi State's baseball coach. O’Connor cited MSU Athletic Director Zac Selmon and career timing as key factors in his decision. STARKVILLE — Brian O’Connor said there were two factors that led to him leaving Virginia to be the next Mississippi State baseball coach. The first was MSU athletics director Zac Selmon. The second was the timing of his career. O’Connor was hired by the Bulldogs on June 1 after 22 seasons as the Virginia coach.
Mississippi State baseball coach salary

23 hours ago | clarionledger.com | Sam Sklar

STARKVILLE — Brian O'Connor signed a four-year contract worth an average of $2.9 million annually as the new Mississippi State baseball coach, according to a terms sheet distributed to media at his public introduction on June 5. The $2.9 million average annual salary would've ranked second in the SEC for the 2025 season behind only Tennessee's Tony Vitello at $3.25 million. O'Connor was hired from Virginia on June 1 to replace Chris Lemonis.
Justin Parker retained as Mississippi State baseball pitching coach

1 day ago | clarionledger.com | Sam Sklar

Sam SklarMississippi Clarion LedgerThis story was updated to add new information. STARKVILLE — Mississippi State baseball is retaining pitching coach Justin Parker on Brian O'Connor's staff. Parker will serve in that same role, MSU announced on June 5. He was the interim coach after Chris Lemonis was fired on April 28, and led MSU to a 9-1 finish to the regular season and the Tallahassee Regional final.
What Chris Jans prioritized for Mississippi State basketball in the transfer portal

1 day ago | clarionledger.com | Sam Sklar

Sam SklarMississippi Clarion LedgerSTARKVILLE — Chris Jans focused on two areas to improve Mississippi State basketball for the 2025-26 season: rebounding and 3-point shooting. Six transfers, four freshmen and one commitment from an international player later, the Bulldogs believe they accomplished that. "We needed to get bigger," Jans said on June 5 as he enters his fourth season as MSU coach.
Mississippi State baseball hires Virginia's Kevin McMullan to Brian O'Connor's coaching staff

1 day ago | clarionledger.com | Sam Sklar

New Mississippi State baseball coach Brian O'Connor is bringing his associate head coach with him. The Bulldogs hired Kevin McMullan on June 5, the first official piece of O'Connor's staff. He's been an assistant under O'Connor at Virginia for the last 22 seasons and will have the title of associate head coach. McMullan has also served as the Virginia recruiting coordinator, hitting coach and infield defense coach.
What are Ember Days? Folklore, Old Farmer's Almanac say they could predict summer weather

1 day ago | clarionledger.com | Bonnie Bolden

Ever heard of Ember Days? Some churches use the week following a holy day for prayer, giving thanks and fasting. But according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, folklore holds that the Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays following four holidays each year can predict the next three months' weather. Here's what to know about Ember Days, when they fall this year and what the Old Farmer's Almanac says Mississippi can expect from summer weather in 2025. When does summer start in 2025?