2 arrests made in connection with deaths of missing Jackson teens
04/23/2026

2 arrests made in connection with deaths of missing Jackson teens

Two arrests have been made in connection with a double-homicide of a pair of Jackson teenagers.Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones reports that Bruce White, 18, and Ezra White, 19, were handcuffed in connection with the killing of Terry Burrell Jr. and Khloe Hudson. Both victims attended Lanier Junior

Compass Datacenters lands first tenant with $100 million investment
04/22/2026

Compass Datacenters lands first tenant with $100 million investment

Compass Datacenters in Meridian has its first publicly announced tenant.Technology company Corderill LLC announced a $100 million investment on Wednesday. The investment is expected to create 20 new jobs, per the Mississippi Development Authority.“Companies looking for a location to build or expand

Players from Mississippi schools most likely to be selected in NFL Draft
04/22/2026

Players from Mississippi schools most likely to be selected in NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft is one day away, and several players from Mississippi’s universities are hoping to hear their names called.Taking place around Pittsburgh’s Acrisure Stadium, the home of the Steelers, the NFL Draft will kick off Thursday at 7 p.m. CT with round one. Rounds two and three will take

Thrasher Attendance Center suspends football program due to lack of players
04/22/2026

Thrasher Attendance Center suspends football program due to lack of players

A Mississippi school is planning not to compete in the upcoming football season due to a lack of players.Administrators at Thrasher Attendance Center in Booneville announced Wednesday that the school has seen a decline in the number of students who sign up to play middle and high school football, an

World’s largest wiener dog race returns to Starkville this weekend
04/22/2026

World’s largest wiener dog race returns to Starkville this weekend

One of Starkville’s most exciting events – the world’s largest wiener dog race – is returning to town this weekend.The fourth annual Starkville Derby, which coincides with the Boardtown Pizza Arts Fest, will be held throughout the day on Saturday with the gates opening at 9 a.m. Live music begins an

Backlog in liquor, wine deliveries frustrates retailers in Mississippi
04/22/2026

Backlog in liquor, wine deliveries frustrates retailers in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Brandi Carter needs her wine.As the owner of Levure Bottle Shop in Jackson, Mississippi, she sells natural wine delivered to her business by a state agency responsible for distributing alcoholic beverages to liquor stores, bars and restaurants. But delays caused by problems in

Hit rock band Daughtry headlining Pearl Day this weekend
04/21/2026

Hit rock band Daughtry headlining Pearl Day this weekend

Pearl Day is returning this weekend with a star-studded entertainment lineup on the docket.Multi-platinum rock band Daughtry will conclude a day packed full of free family-friendly activities and outdoor festivities on Saturday in Trustmark Park’s north parking lot. The free concert will begin with

29th annual Double Decker Arts Festival happening in Oxford this weekend
04/21/2026

29th annual Double Decker Arts Festival happening in Oxford this weekend

The 29th annual Double Decker Arts Festival is happening in Oxford this weekend.One of the most popular events in the college town, Double Decker will run on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25. The festival will feature some of the finest foods Mississippi has to offer, live music, and everyth

Neshoba County Fair to be held a month earlier this year
04/20/2026

Neshoba County Fair to be held a month earlier this year

Mississippi’s Giant Houseparty will kick things off a month earlier than normal this year.Instead of getting underway in late July, as has been the case for decades, the 137th Neshoba County Fair will run from June 19-26. Fair officials announced last year that the 2026 edition of cabin-filled festi

Former Rep. Nick Bain to announce 2027 bid for state auditor
04/20/2026

Former Rep. Nick Bain to announce 2027 bid for state auditor

Former state Rep. Nick Bain is set to announce a 2027 bid for state auditor.The Republican from Corinth posted an invitation to a campaign announcement event on X early Monday morning. The invitation states he is running for auditor and invites supporters to Corinth City Hall on April 27 at 9 a.m.Jo