Former Madison Central High School star Braden Montgomery did not disappoint in his big league debut.Montgomery was called up by the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, and that same day, he was heralded as a hero by the MLB club for hitting a two-run bomb to earn a 6-5 win over the Atlanta Braves in extr
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in Clinton on Tuesday to celebrate a billion-dollar data center project.Officials with the city, Hinds County, and Amazon Web Services gathered at the Delphi building on Industrial Park Drive, which formerly housed a Milwaukee Tool warehouse, to highlight the occas
While year one of the Brian O’Connor era in Starkville ended short of advancing to the College World Series, one of the Mississippi State skipper’s best young players has been named National Freshman of the Year by Perfect Game.Jacob Parker, a Purvis native who turned down an early start in MLB to p
A familiar face will be among the field of golfers competing in one of the sport’s biggest stages.Former Ole Miss great Jackson Suber on Monday qualified to compete in the 2026 U.S. Open.Playing at a qualifier at the Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Md., Suber claimed first place and earned one o
The Port of Gulfport cleared a major hurdle Tuesday in its effort to deepen and widen its shipping channel, bringing the long-awaited project one step closer to congressional approval and eventual construction.Lt. Gen. William H. “Butch” Graham Jr., chief of engineers for the U.S. Army Corps of Engi
A Biloxi woman faces up to 20 years in prison for slashing a man’s throat with a box cutter.District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced on Tuesday that Candra Beth Clark, 44, was convicted on May 28. Clark was found guilty of one count of aggravated assault after a two-day trial.According to Assist
The deadline to apply for federal aid is soon approaching for Mississippians impacted by January’s historic ice storm.Winter Storm Fern devastated much of Mississippi from Jan. 23-27, prompting the Federal Emergency Management Agency to make funding available to those impacted by the state’s worst w
The Covington County sheriff’s deputy who was injured in a Monday afternoon shooting has been identified.The nearby Smith County Sheriff’s Office identified the shooting victim as Yates Rodney. Officials said that the incident happened at approximately 3:38 p.m. when the Covington County Sheriff’s D
A multi-agency effort led to the recovery of a body from the Mississippi River over the weekend.First responders from multiple agencies responded to the scene Saturday, according to the Coahoma County Fire Department. Officials did not disclose the exact location along the river where the body was r
A new medical facility planned for Highland Parkway could give Pearl River County residents closer access to sleep studies, specialty care and medical equipment.The Health One multipurpose medical facility is expected to include about 9,800 square feet of medical and commercial space. Developers sai
A man accused of assaulting an employee at the Taco Bell in Madison on Sunday has been arrested.According to the Madison Police Department, John Michael Beall, 43, entered the restaurant on West Main Street around 2:30 p.m. to pick up a delivery order. When the order was not yet ready, Beall alleged
Two brothers are behind bars after a Mississippi sheriff’s deputy was shot Monday afternoon.Law enforcement said the incident happened at approximately 3:38 p.m. when the Covington County Sheriff’s Department attempted to pull over a blue SUV in Mount Olive. The vehicle fled, leading deputies on a b
Former Ole Miss and Jackson State football player D.D. Bowie was killed in a weekend shooting in Rankin County.According to the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded just after 6 p.m. Friday to a report of a disturbance that escalated into gunfire in the 100 block of Adams Road in the n
A child has passed away and five people were injured during a two-vehicle crash in Madison County over the weekend.The Mississippi Highway Patrol confirms that the incident occurred on Saturday evening along MS-22. Officials say a Ford sedan traveling eastbound collided with a Chevrolet Impala. The
Southern Miss ended its baseball season on a low note, falling in a home regional for the second straight year, but it did not take long for the Golden Eagles to get a word of good news about next year.Ace pitcher Grayden Harris announced over the weekend that he will be donning black and gold once
Ole Miss is back in the College World Series for the first time since 2022 — and we all know how that played out.Now, the Rebels will look to return to glory with North Carolina being the first opponent on the docket. Mike Bianco’s club (41-21) will take on the Tar Heels (50-12-1) on Friday at 6 p.m
Community members are coming together to raise money for the family of a Kossuth High School student-athlete killed in a weekend car crash.Mason Mills, 17, was killed in a car crash Saturday morning on U.S. Highway 72 West near the Union Center community. Additional details have not yet been release
Mississippi state Rep. Bo Brown has passed away at the age of 81.The Jackson-based Democratic lawmaker passed away after suffering a “long illness,” according to his family.“I’m sad to learn this morning of the loss of State Representative Bo Brown,” Gov. Tate Reeves wrote on X. “Rep. Brown was a de
We’re just under two weeks from Mississippi’s Giant House Party beginning, and Neshoba County Fair officials are encouraging cabin owners to follow rules set in place following a fire that broke out over the weekend.The blaze was spotted at a cabin on Sunset Strip on Sunday evening, as reported by T
Mississippi maintained its ranking as the nation’s 16th-best state for K-12 education in the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book, though the report found the state continues to face significant challenges when it comes to children’s health.For the first time, the Annie E. Casey Fou
The Mississippi State baseball team’s season came to an end Sunday, falling two wins shy of the College World Series.Mississippi State (43-19) was swept by Georgia (51-12) in the Athens Super Regional, dropping a 13-12 slugfest Saturday before losing an 11-9 extra-inning thriller Sunday.Georgia jump
Police are searching for suspects after six people were shot during a trail ride event in Jackson early Saturday morning.According to the Jackson Police Department, officers responded to a reported shooting in the 2900 block of Forrest Avenue shortly after 12:30 a.m. There, they found one person dea
Ole Miss is Omaha-bound for the third time in the Mike Bianco era. After sweeping through both the Lincoln Regional and Auburn Super Regional, the Rebels find themselves vying for their first national championship since 2022 — and we all know how that year played out.On Saturday, with a chance to bo
The death of a Lee County inmate is under investigation.Sheriff Jim Johnson reported that an unidentified female inmate was found unresponsive on the floor of her cell in the Lee County Adult Detention Center.“Detention center staff immediately rendered medical aid and requested emergency medical se
