Chronic absenteeism dropped by just over 1% during the 2025-26 school year, according to a new report from the Mississippi Department of Education.The state agency released the chronic absenteeism report on Tuesday. It revealed that 26.5%, or 115,385, of Mississippi public school students missed imp
The men arrested in a recent kratom bust at an Oxford retail store knowingly sold deadly products, court documents reveal.A filing in the Lafayette County Circuit Court show that the two Ole Miss students whose deaths have garnered national attention purchased illegal products from area retailers. T
Another Mississippi quarterback has been named Davey O’Brien National Quarterback of the Week.After Ole Miss (3-1, 1-1 SEC) quarterback Trinidad Chambliss earned the honor for his week-three performance in the Rebels’ 32-24 win over LSU, Mississippi State’s (4-0, 2-0 SEC) Kamario Taylor earned the n
The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board (MCSAB) has announced the retirement of its executive director of nearly eight years.Dr. Lisa Karmacharya has served as the executive director of MCSAB – a board that authorizes high-quality charter schools with a focus on expanding opportunities for u
An overnight standoff in Jackson that reportedly put four children at risk ended with no injuries after 12 hours.According to Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney, around 6:45 p.m. on Monday, detectives with the department’s robbery-homicide division were near Dianne Drive inquiring about a shootin
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a sweeping bipartisan bill on Monday that would regulate college sports, an attempt to end “chaos” in an industry that has been upended by skyrocketing athlete payments and near-unrestricted transfers between schools.The overwhelming 77-22 vote to pass the legisla
The Ole Miss-LSU football weekend generated roughly $109 million in the city of Oxford.A report from Visit Oxford found that between Sept. 17 and Sept. 20, the city welcomed around 229,000 visitors, up 44.2% from the same weekend in 2025 when the Rebels hosted Tulane in football. This year, Ole Miss
A hefty bond has been set for the third man arrested in connection with the murder of a Jackson woman found hanging.Jackson police report that 45-year-old Eric Clark turned himself in to law enforcement on Sept. 25 for his role in killing 29-year-old Tasia Fortune. He joins 51-year-old Jarques Ratli
Another famous country music star is taking the stage in the Magnolia State.On Monday, it was announced that Riley Green will perform at the Brandon Amphitheater on June 3, 2027, as part of his “That’s Just Me Tour.” To promote his fourth studio album, the award-winning country artist chose Brandon
Former Jackson Area Federal Credit Union CEO Leigh Bridges faces federal charges tied to a $95 million embezzlement scandal.Bridges was charged on Monday with theft of funds, making false statements, and filing false tax returns, a federal bill of information filed in Mississippi’s Southern District
Gov. Tate Reeves has set a special election date for the vacant Senate District 34 seat.The governor’s announcement occurred on Monday, just under a month after state Sen. Juan Barnett resigned from his post in the legislature. Barnett, a Democrat from Heidelberg, represented District 34 in the Sena
A domestic violence incident turned deadly for the suspect in Natchez on Sunday.According to officials, officers with the Natchez Police Department responded to Oak Ridge Manor Apartments early Sunday morning to a domestic violence call. Upon arrival, they found the victim with visible injuries from
Authorities have found and captured an escaped parolee.The Mississippi Department of Corrections and local law enforcement took 38-year-old Branden Young into custody after he reportedly escaped from the Madison County Work Center Sunday morning. Officials have not yet said how he escaped.According
Thousands of Mississippians gathered in downtown Jackson this weekend for the state’s literary lawn party.Officials with the Mississippi Book Festival report that more than 9,135 people attended the event on Saturday. The 12th annual Mississippi Book Festival saw a 15% increase of attendance from la
Ole Miss dropped, and Mississippi State earned its highest ranking in the Associated Press Top 25 since the end of the 2022 season.The Rebels (3-1, 1-1 SEC) fell five spots to No. 9 after suffering a blowout defeat at now-No. 8 Florida. The Bulldogs (4-0, 2-0 SEC) jumped eight spots to No. 16 after
The No. 24 Mississippi State Bulldogs beat No. 19 Missouri 31-24 in their own offensive game Saturday night, in Davis Wade Stadium.The Tigers (3-1, 1-1 SEC) put together a strong offensive game behind Ole Miss transfers Austin Simmons and Cayden Lee, but the Bulldogs (4-0, 2-0 SEC) countered with ne
Will Hall got the better of his former employer on Saturday night, as Tulane stole victory from the jaws of defeat in a 24-21 win over Southern Miss.It was the Green Wave’s first Battle of the Bell victory in New Orleans since 2002, and it was a dramatic one. Late in the 4th quarter, the Golden Eagl
No. 4 Ole Miss was run all over by No. 21 Florida in a 52-28 road loss on Saturday.All week leading up to game day, the big question surrounding the Rebels (3-1, 1-1 SEC) was whether they could keep momentum after an emotional win over LSU and Lane Kiffin. Betting odds favored the home Gators (4-0,
A third arrest has been made in connection with the death of a woman found hanging in Jackson.Jackson police report that 45-year-old Eric Clark turned himself in to law enforcement on Friday. He is charged with murder and is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 28. He joins 51-year-old Jarques Ratl
Southern Miss will look to senior quarterback Landry Lyddy to take the reins as the starter against Tulane on Saturday.First reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Lyddy will start Saturday for the second time in his Southern Miss (1-2) career after Ethan Hampton suffered a hand injury in the team’s 48-20
The 2026-2027 oyster season will soon open in Mississippi, beginning at sunrise on Oct. 1.According to the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, daily harvest limits will be set at 15 sacks per resident commercial tonging vessel and 20 sacks per commercial oyster dredging vessel per day. All r
Government buildings in Jackson County were targeted by bomb threats on Friday morning.The Pascagoula Police Department told WLOX that two separate calls were made. One caller reportedly notified authorities that a bomb had been planted under the county coroner’s vehicle. The other caller allegedly
Midterm voting season is right around the corner in Mississippi, which means political roadside signs are popping up all over the Magnolia State. In response, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is reminding political candidates and their teams to follow the rules for placing signs on highw
A&W Custom Furniture is expanding its operations in Chickasaw County with a $2.2 million investment.The company manufactures upholstered furniture, while specializing in sofas and sectionals. As part of its latest investment, A&W Custom Furniture plans to create 20 new jobs. It currently employs 72
