Dan Fordice, the son of former Mississippi Gov. Kirk Fordice, was killed in a plane crash Tuesday, according to several news outlets and current elected officials.WLBT-TV was the first to receive confirmation that a single-engine plane crash took the life of Fordice. The crash happened around 3 p.m.
Officials in Mississippi provided another update after a tornadoes broke out in the southern part of the state last week, confirming Tuesday that more than 400 homes and businesses were damaged.The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said in a release that eight tornadoes are now confirmed to ha
We’re 117 days away from the 2026-27 Ole Miss football season kicking off, and fans now know when the Rebels will play some of their scheduled games.On Tuesday, three time slots were announced by the SEC for Ole Miss football games, the first being the team’s opener versus Louisville in Nashville. P
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann is nearing the end of his term as Mississippi’s second-in-command, and with a gubernatorial election on the horizon, he’s having to mull his future in politics.Hosemann has insisted that he’s considering a run for governor in years past but has not committed to tossing his
Delta State University will soon launch a new scholarship for teachers and first responders.University officials announced the creation of the Delta Heroes scholarship on Tuesday. The new financial assistance program is designed to support graduate students from Mississippi who serve communities acr
A person is dead and another has been arrested following a shooting Tuesday along Highway 49 in Forrest County, according to law enforcement officials.The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation said agents responded to reports of gunfire near the intersection of Highway 49 and Mississippi Highway 42. M
Free medical assistance will be available for Mississippians impacted by the May 6 and 7 storms and tornadoes.The Mississippi State Department of Health announced Tuesday that it is providing Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccinations and birth certificates at no cost to residents in Lin
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame has announced the finalists for the annual Ferriss Trophy, which goes to the state’s top college baseball player.Finalists include Mississippi State third baseman Ace Reese, Mississippi State pitcher Tomas Valincius, Ole Miss pitcher Cade Townsend, Ole Miss third
Mississippi State University chemist Colleen Scott has been awarded with one of the nation’s most prestigious honors given annually to researchers whose federally funded work leads to real-world impact.Scott, an associate professor in Mississippi State’s Department of Chemistry, has been selected fo
For the second season in a row, both the Belhaven baseball and softball teams will be competing for a national championship.The Belhaven men and women were selected to their respective NCAA Division III Tournaments during Monday’s selection show. It’s the second consecutive berth for Belhaven baseba
A federal judge’s order requiring Mississippi lawmakers to redraw the state Supreme Court voting map has been canceled.The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday approved a motion to vacate a 2025 ruling by U.S. District Judge Sharion Aycock that Mississippi had to draw new lines, alleging th
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he will move to suspend the federal tax on gasoline to help Americans shouldersurging fuel pricescaused by the Iran war.The president cannot suspend the federal tax on his own. Congress would have to approve the move.Lawmakers from both parties ha
Mississippi Comic Con is returning to Jackson for its 12th edition this summer – and with a star-studded lineup already booked.This year’s event will be held Friday through Sunday, June 26-28, at the Mississippi Trade Mart and Coliseum for a weekend full of celebrities, creators, gaming, cosplay, an
Custom storage systems producer Lockers Manufacturing is expanding its operations in Panola County with a nearly $10 million investment.The Mississippi Development Authority announced Monday that the company is putting $9.7 million into its existing Batesville plant and is looking to create 25 new j
A Rankin County school bus driver is injured following a crash involving an 18-wheeler.Officials confirmed that the accident occurred on Highway 49 and Eagle Post Road on Monday morning. The Rankin County School District reported that no students were on the bus at the time of the crash, but the uni
After a stellar regular season, one that included a 39-12 record and a conference championship, the William Carey softball team is one of the host sites for the 2026 NAIA Softball National Championship.Hattiesburg was selected as 10 host sites nationwide, with tournament action beginning Monday. Tea
Southern Miss cracked the top 10, Ole Miss surged, and Mississippi State dipped in the latest D1Baseball rankings.The Golden Eagles (37-14, 19-8 Sun Belt) jumped four spots to No. 8 after earning a second consecutive sweep. Christian Ostrander’s club was red-hot offensively against James Madison thi
Mississippi native and star Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy was shot at a concert in his home state but is now in stable condition, according to the university’s athletic department.Missouri said in a Monday morning statement that Hardy was shot Sunday morning and underwent surgery. The shooting o
NEW YORK (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are set to visit the New York Giants in the first Sunday night game of the 2026 NFL season on Sept. 13.The league on Monday announced the Week 1 matchup of NFC East rivals at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The full schedule will be released Thursda
The Delta State baseball team will get a chance at redemption when it travels to West Florida, which it lost to in the Gulf South Conference championship, for the opening round of the NCAA Division II Tournament.As expected, the Statesmen were selected to the tournament during Sunday night’s selecti
Law enforcement officials are investigating after a pair of children was discovered abandoned in a Rankin County neighborhood.The Rankin County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to the Castlewoods subdivision on Sunday at approximately 6:47 p.m. in reference to the children being left without
The road to Oklahoma City has begun for the Mississippi State and Ole Miss softball teams as both were selected for the NCAA Tournament on Sunday night.The Bulldogs (38-18, 9-15 SEC) are postseason-bound for the eighth time in the last nine tournaments. This year’s landing spot is the Eugene regiona
26 injuries have been now reported in Mississippi after at least seven tornadoes trekked through the state on May 6 and 7.The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency provided the injury update Sunday afternoon, noting 22 of the injuries happened in Lincoln County. Three others were reported in Lamar
Ole Miss won a series win over a top 10 club, while Southern Miss earned a second consecutive sweep and Mississippi State was back-doored by a conference opponent as the regular season quickly nears its end.In Oxford, the No. 20 Rebels (34-18, 14-13 SEC) may have been outscored 26-16 over the weeken
