State officials are assessing a growing wildfire in Carroll County.Gov. Tate Reeves said Saturday morning that the fire is spanning 3,000 acres in the Mississippi Delta county and is only 40% contained. The cause and origin of the blaze have not been determined. No injuries or deaths have been repor
Ole Miss began spring football drills on Friday, and shortly after, the team was handed a word of great news — star quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has cleared what is likely to be the last hurdle in his pursuit to compete during the 2026-27 season.A months-long back-and-forth involving a waiver requ
Five people are dead, and one is injured following a crash involving a train in south Mississippi.Officials with the Stone County Sheriff’s Department said the incident happened Friday around 1 p.m. at Pump Branch Road near Highway 49. A van carrying six people was struck by the train and first resp
Football season will be back before you know it, and to give fans a teaser of the work being done in Starkville, Mississippi State will be holding a free spring scrimmage at Davis Wade Stadium.Head coach Jeff Lebby and the Bulldogs will take the field at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, to showcase
Former Ole Miss football player, coach, and athletics director Warner Alford has passed away at 87.The university announced his passing on Friday. Alford, a McComb native, dedicated over 30 years of service to the Ole Miss athletics department in multiple capacities. A guard for legendary head coach
A Mississippi inmate’s death is under investigation.Jailers at the Wilkinson County Correctional Facility reportedly discovered Charles Reed, 59, unresponsive in his cell on Tuesday. He was later pronounced deceased by medical staff at the prison.Charles Reed (Photo from the Wilkinson County Sheriff
The first pediatric flu death in 2026 has been reported in Mississippi.The Mississippi State Department of Health confirmed the death on Friday. A pediatric death is defined as the death of an individual under 18 years of age. State officials did not provide the specific age, gender, or location of
Mississippi-based poultry processing and portioning company DG Foods is expanding operations in Hazlehurst with a $1.19 million corporate investment.DG Foods’ operations include deboning, tender portioning, and other custom processing services. The company’s expansion involves the installation of ne
Daniel Stallworth recently cracked the top 20 of “American Idol” and now hopes to advance come Monday. While his rise on the hit singing competition has been well documented, his musical roots trace back to when he was just two years old.The 27-year-old Moss Point native said in a recent interview w
Local lawmakers have successfully returned to the drawing board to rework a disaster relief proposal that had previously been vetoed by Gov. Tate Reeves, sparking a public clash among some of Mississippi’s top elected officials.After the governor alleged that an unconstitutional and possibly crimina
A pair of Mississippi State basketball players plan to pursue a new collegiate venture when the transfer portal opens next month.Coming off a promising freshman campaign, forward Jamarion Davis-Fleming has announced plans to find a new landing spot. The Canton native logged 3.7 points and 4.8 reboun
Super Bowl-winning linebacker Derick Hall was recognized by his home state for excellence both on and off the field.Hall, a native of Gulfport, was celebrated by local lawmakers in the Mississippi state capitol on Wednesday. The Seattle Seahawks linebacker played a crucial role in helping his team e
Country music star Travis Tritt is making two stops in MississippiThe “It’s a Great Day to Be Alive” and “Help Me Hold On” singer will take the main stage at the Brandon Amphitheater on Saturday, June 13. David Lee Murphy, best known for his hit “Dust on the Bottle, and Chris Cagle, the artist behi
Professional hockey is returning to Southaven after a nearly decade-long hiatus.Officials with the Landers Center announced Wednesday that a local team will be the 15th member of the Federal Prospects Hockey League this year. The new team is the second based in Mississippi in the league and will beg
“Please take me back home to Mississippi.” If you recognize that line, you already know Afroman – and now, he’s getting his wish. At least for a few nights.The Grammy-nominated rapper from Hattiesburg announced plans for his 2026 Freedom of Speech Tour. It includes 30 stops across 12 states and Cana
“Spider-Man” fans in Mississippi will see a familiar face when the latest flick in the Marvel franchise is released this summer.Jackson State University alumnus Tramell Tillman will appear in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” set to drop in theaters nationwide July 31. Tillman’s alma mater issued a press
Republican lawmakers in Mississippi have sent a bill aimed at ensuring only American citizens can cast ballots in local elections to the governor’s desk, but those opposing the measure warn it may be a form of voter suppression.Both GOP-led legislative chambers passed Senate Bill 2588, with the vote
A former doctor in Tupelo has been sentenced to 15 years on state charges connected to his possession and distribution of child pornography.Ali Ahmad, 38, pleaded guilty to both state and federal charges after he used applications and the internet to download and distribute images of children engage
While most St. Patrick’s Day celebrations across the country took place last week – with the holiday falling on March 17 – Mississippi’s largest Irish get-together will take over the streets of downtown Jackson this upcoming weekend.Tens of thousands are expected to gather in the capital city on Fri
Revenge is best served off a grill in the left field lounge at Dudy Noble Field – at least for the red-hot No. 6 Mississippi State baseball team.The Bulldogs (21-4, 4-2 SEC) took an earlier loss at No. 11 Southern Miss (19-6, 3-3 Sun Belt) personally and won Tuesday night’s matchup 12-0 in seven inn
As traditional farmers push back against the onset of lab-grown dairy products, Mississippi is set to become the first U.S. state to prohibit “cell-cultured milk.”House Bill 1153 passed with bipartisan support in both chambers of the Mississippi Legislature and went into law without the signature of
One of Canada’s most wanted criminals has been arrested nearly 1,000 miles away in Mississippi.U.S. Attorney Scott F. Leary announced that Adrian Walker, a Canadian national, was captured by federal and state law enforcement officials in Tupelo on Monday.Walker was wanted by the Toronto Police Servi
The motive behind a veto from Gov. Tate Reeves on a disaster relief bill has sparked a public clash among some of Mississippi’s top political leaders, with accusations ranging from misinformation to potentially criminal conduct.Reeves, a Republican in his sixth year as governor, vetoed Senate Bill 2
The Mississippi Public Service Commission is looking to address the evolving needs of the state’s energy sector while exploring workforce recruitment strategies.To accomplish those goals, an energy workforce and education summit will take place at the Woolfolk Building in downtown Jackson on Thursda
