After hours of waiting in line, from before the sun rose until the moment of President Donald Trump’s arrival, nearly 25,000 Mississippians showed up in Corinth on Monday to hear the commander-in-chief stump for Mississippi Republicans seeking election.The Crossroads Arena in Corinth was packed with
No. 12 Ole Miss will be without star running back Kewan Lacy in its upcoming game versus Auburn, head coach Pete Golding confirmed during his Monday press conference.Golding said Lacy dislocated his shoulder in the second half of the 34-27 loss at Texas on Oct. 24. The injury is separate from anothe
Schools across three counties in North Mississippi are being awarded $1 million to enhance education.The Toyota Wellspring Education Fund at the CREATE Foundation will award educational grants to school districts in Pontotoc, Union, and Lee counties. This money will expand learning opportunities and
The clock is ticking for Mississippians to vote absentee ahead of next week’s election.Those voting absentee by mail must ensure their ballots are postmarked on or before the election date of Nov. 3. Those voting absentee in person still have a few days to visit their local circuit clerk’s office an
More than a dozen Madison County students were hospitalized following a crash involving a school bus in Ridgeland.Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers confirmed the crash occurred at the intersection of Highway 51 and Colony Park Blvd on Monday morning. The bus reportedly collided with another vehicle
The Mississippi State Department of Health is using National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week as an opportunity to highlight the importance of getting children and homes tested for toxic metals.“There is no safe blood lead level in children,” a release from the state agency reads.National Lead Poisoni
Ole Miss football dropped in the latest Associated Press Top 25 after being upset by Texas over the weekend.Then-No. 19 Texas and Arch Manning had a 21-point lead over Ole Miss at halftime and were able to squeak out a 34-27 home win. The loss for the Rebels dropped Pete Golding and company from No.
More than half of Mississippi is under a burn ban as most of the state has gone without measurable rainfall since early October.According to the Mississippi Forestry Commission, outdoor burning is currently prohibited in 60 of the state’s 82 counties. The restrictions include campfires, fire pits, d
13 Mississippi restaurants and culinary professionals earned 14 recognitions during the second annual Michelin Guide American South ceremonyThe ceremony honoring the region’s top eateries was held Wednesday night in Nashville. Three local spots earned the Bib Gourmand distinction, which recognizes e
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw one touchdown pass and Chris Boswell kicked three field goals in Pittsburgh’s 16-10 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday in the NFL’s first regular-season game in France.Jaylen Warren rushed for 101 yards and Rodgers completed 19 of 30 passes for 2
With Halloween happening this Saturday, emergency officials are urging a fun yet safe night of trick-or-treating.“The smartest Halloween goblins go trick-or-treating with safety foremost in mind,” American Medical Response officials said in a press release. “Research has found a child is more likely
You’ll need to change your clocks this fall earlier than usual.Daylight saving time ends the first Sunday in November, which falls on Nov. 1 this year. That means clocks will fall back an hour on Halloween night – or 2 a.m. local time on Nov. 1, to be specific – giving you an extra hour of sleep but
No. 7 Ole Miss was at the cusp of overcoming a 21-point halftime deficit at No. 19 Texas, but the Longhorns proved resilient at home in a 34-27 win.Saturday’s matchup in Austin had heavy implications for the home team, and Texas played like a group that had been backed up against a wall. The Longhor
Steven Robinson ran for three touchdowns and Jamarice Wilder raced 16 yards for the winning touchdown with 58 seconds to play and Southern Miss pulled out a 35-31 win over Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday night.Ja’Corian Norris returned the final kickoff 46 yards to near midfield but Lunch Winfield o
Even with a solid performance on the defensive side of the ball, Mississippi State lost to Oklahoma 23-15 on Saturday as the offense stumbled for most of the game.Star sophomore quarterback Kamario Taylor, who missed last week’s 31-0 loss to LSU, suited up to play for the Bulldogs but exited after t
Another big week of high school football is underway in Mississippi.Keep up with all the MAIS and MHSAA scores as they come in below, presented by the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation.LISTEN: Mississippi high school football streams
The Ole Miss men’s basketball program has been punished by the NCAA for Level I and II tampering violations committed by a former assistant coach.On Friday, the NCAA issued a release stating that ex-assistant Wes Flanigan, who left Auburn to join Chris Beard’s staff in 2023 before hopping to Georgia
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is calling on a U.S. Senate candidate to stop using certain AI-generated content in campaign ads.Fitch on Friday notified Democratic Senate hopeful Scott Colom that two recent posts on his campaign’s social media platforms seemingly violate state laws against
The Senatobia police officer who fatally shot 1-year-old Kohen Wiley has resigned.The Tate Record was the first to report Sgt. Hunter Foster’s resignation, which was accepted by the Senatobia Board of Aldermen on Wednesday. Foster was placed on administrative leave after the June 14 incident at the
Former Southern Miss football player Jaylond Adams is behind bars in Alabama on charges of capital murder and first-degree robbery.The Birmingham Police Department announced Adams’ arrest on Wednesday. The 28-year-old is believed to be involved in a June 18 fatal shooting in the 800 block of 6th Str
The Northwest Mississippi Community College volleyball team has made history.Under head coach Allison Burchyett, the Lady Rangers have gone a perfect 36-0 in the regular season. The feat marks the first time in history that the Northwest volleyball team has gone undefeated.On top of the perfect 36-0
Grammy Museum Mississippi hosted its “Lyrics and Latitudes” gala Thursday night, paying homage to Jimmy Buffett and other local singers while raising thousands of dollars for its education programs.According to the museum in Cleveland, the gala raised $180,000, all of which will go toward programs t
November’s elections are fast approaching, and some Mississippi voters will find more than federal races on the ballot.In House District 77, which spans parts of Rankin and Simpson counties, voters will choose a successor for Rep. Price Wallace, who died this summer. Following the Republican lawmake
Arena football is returning to Southaven after a 20-year hiatus.Officials with the Landers Center announced that they have reached a new partnership with the American Arena League. Beginning in April 2027, the multipurpose venue will host Mississippi Wolfpack games.Founded in 2024 by former South Pa
