Tupelo High School is bringing a championship-winning coach to town with the announcement that Cliff Little will lead the boys’ basketball program.The Tupelo Public School District announced Little’s hiring on social media Wednesday afternoon, calling it a “big-time hire.” The longtime Biggersville
Ole Miss and Mississippi State have punched tickets to the NCAA championship in men’s golf.The Rebels will look to go the distance after making it to the finals and landing in third place a year ago, while the Bulldogs are championship bound for the second time in four years. Both teams advanced aft
The tradition lives on. Mississippians will soon be able to hear from some of their elected officials and candidates making their case for a shot at political office during the upcoming Neshoba County Fair.Highlighted by former President Ronald Reagan’s famous stump speech at Founder’s Square in 198
No. 16 Mississippi State clicked on all cylinders on Wednesday, annihilating Missouri 12-2 in a shortened SEC Tournament battle.Valincius, though pronounced differently for the two Bulldog brothers, was a name called frequently in the postseason matchup, with Tomas shining on the mound and Vytas bei
The largest bank headquartered in Mississippi has made a significant donation to fund cancer research in the state.Trustmark announced Wednesday a $2 million commitment to support the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Cancer Center and Research Institute. The funding will go toward an ongoi
While it may not be on congressional redistricting, Mississippi House Speaker Jason White is predicting Gov. Tate Reeves will call a special session to redraw the state’s legislative map before 2027.“I do believe the governor at some point between now and then will call a special session, if nothing
A relatively new city has a new flag.Flowood officials gathered Monday night to unveil and adopt the city’s first municipal flag since being incorporated in 1989.The flag is the product of a design competition between 42 local high schoolers. Students at Hartfield Academy, Jackson Prep, and Northwes
The trial for the man accused of intentionally setting fire to Mississippi’s oldest synagogue has been moved to Aug. 3.U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate on Monday approved a motion by Stephen Spencer Pittman’s legal team to delay the defendant’s trial. Attorneys representing Pittman, who is accused
A man who once took the oath to serve and protect his community is now behind bars for child sex crimes.Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced Tuesday that former Reservoir police officer Rodney Jernigan has been sentenced on two counts of child exploitation. Jernigan was sentenced to 40
Even with prices at the pumps the highest they have been since 2022, travel experts are expecting a busy Memorial Day weekend with millions of Americans packing up and gassing up the cars for road trips.AAA Mississippi spokesperson Don Redman said Tuesday the automobile association is “staying with”
Gov. Tate Reeves is requesting significant federal assistance for five Mississippi counties impacted by a tornado outbreak earlier this month.The Republican governor announced Tuesday that he has requested a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump following the tornadoes, severe storm
A Texas juvenile is in custody after a bomb threat was called into Oxford Middle School on Tuesday.Oxford Police Chief Jeff McCutchen said the call came to the school’s front office from a blocked caller ID. School resource officers immediately placed the educational facility on lockdown and first r
Instead of a chicken dinner, one Raising Cane’s customer could face jail time after allegedly punching an employee in the face at the restaurant’s Gulfport location.The Gulfport Police Department is attempting to identify a male suspect accused of striking the unidentified employee at the Raising Ca
A state inmate in George County was found unresponsive before later dying at a hospital, according to the local sheriff’s office.On Sunday at approximately 7:55 a.m., officials at the George County Regional Correctional Facility reported that inmate Robert O. Pugh was found unresponsive. The sheriff
Mississippi has been selected as the first state to partner with the federal government in a revamped initiative to locate missing foster children.Attorney General Lynn Fitch and Department of Child Protection Services Andrea Sanders have launched “Operation Hope,” alongside federal partners. As par
A former Corinth Middle School teacher will spend five years in prison for using artificial intelligence to make porn involving students.U.S. District Judge Glen Davidson sentenced Wilson Jones on Monday, after the defendant’s sentencing had been delayed a week. Jones pleaded guilty to one count of
With the regular season complete and postseason play set to begin, the Sun Belt Conference announced its annual baseball awards Monday, with several Southern Miss Golden Eagles earning recognition.Head coach Christian Ostrander was named Sun Belt Coach of the Year after leading Southern Miss to a 40
A Mississippi police chase involving a motorcyclist that spanned more than 30 miles and reached triple-digit speeds ended in an arrest Monday.The Capitol Police Department in Jackson said officers attempted to stop a speeding motorcycle on an undisclosed portion of Ridgewood Road around 5:40 a.m. Th
Mississippi State sophomore pitcher Tomas Valincius is the winner of this year’s Ferriss Trophy, handed out annually to the top college baseball player in Mississippi.Valincius received the honor during a luncheon at Pearl River Resort on Monday. The trophy is named in honor of Dave “Boo” Ferriss, a
As redistricting continues to be a hot topic, another court ruling could impact the way political lines are drawn in Mississippi.The U.S. Supreme Court reversed Monday a lower court’s ruling that forced several legislative districts in Mississippi to be redrawn last year over concerns Black voting p
Gov. Tate Reeves announced Monday that more than $23 million in federal funding is being distributed to communities across Mississippi for public infrastructure improvements.The funding, part of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program authorized by Congress and administered by the Mississ
Mississippi GOP chair Mike Hurst said Monday that Gov. Tate Reeves was correct to call off the state’s special session but believes there is a way for state lawmakers to draw four Republican congressional districts after November’s midterms.“Unfortunately, we already had our primaries in March. It w
The Mississippi State softball team swept through the Eugene Regional to advance past the opening round of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in program history.The No. 20 Bulldogs beat Saint Mary’s, 3-2, in extra innings on Friday before using an Alyssa Faircloth no-hitter on Saturday to blank
A Republican lawmaker in Mississippi was arrested Friday in DeSoto County, according to jail records.State Rep. Jeff Hale was pulled over around 9:50 p.m. by the Hernando Police Department for alleged speeding. He was then taken into custody and booked in the DeSoto County Jail on additional charges
