Mississippi State, catalyzed by a quick start on the scoreboard, snapped a five-game losing streak after staving off a late comeback attempt by LSU in Wednesday night’s 80-66 win in Baton Rouge.The Bulldogs (11-10, 3-5 SEC) did not score during the last two minutes of the matchup and allowed nine st
As Mississippi tries to thaw out after Winter Storm Fern’s tear before another cold front hits this weekend, Gov. Tate Reeves provided an update on the current damage count from the state’s largest ice storm in over three decades.Reeves was joined by other state officials during a Wednesday afternoo
The University of Mississippi is closing its main campus in Oxford until Feb. 8 as a result of the lingering effects of Winter Storm Fern.Ole Miss officials announced that the campus closure includes the cancellation of all classes, events, and activities. A women’s basketball game initially schedul
President Donald Trump has signed an appropriations bill that directs funding to the long-anticipated Yazoo pumps project and repairs to the Arkabutla Lake dam.U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced Wednesday that $184.1 million of the more than $57 billion FY2026 Energy and Water Developmen
The Mississippi House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation Wednesday that would require state-regulated health insurance plans to cover biomarker testing, a technology that helps ensure cancer patients get the correct treatment for the type of cancer they are faced with.House Bill 565,
A new area code is coming to north Mississippi as demand for phone numbers continues to grow.The Mississippi Public Service Commission previously approved the introduction of the 471 area code, which will overlay the existing 662 area code region. The new area code will serve communities including S
Legislation that would consolidate six of Mississippi’s community colleges failed to advance in the state’s House of Representatives.After receiving widespread pushback, especially from leaders at Southwest Mississippi Community College, House Bill 1284 was rejected by a majority of the chamber’s Un
Road conditions remain dangerous in parts of Mississippi due to the lingering effects of Winter Storm Fern. Officials reiterated Wednesday morning that ice left behind by the storm has made safe transportation on two major interstates, along with multiple roads and bridges, virtually impossible at t
Persisting hazardous conditions, along with lingering effects of Winter Storm Fern, have prompted officials to close local health departments in 15 counties on Wednesday. That number dropped from 39 closures on Tuesday.The Mississippi State Department of Health is temporarily suspending operations a
Residents in north Mississippi will not be able to update their driver’s licenses in-person on Wednesday due to the lingering effects of Winter Storm Fern.According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, driver service bureaus in the northern region of the state will be closed. These locati
“SportsCenter” is still coming to Jackson State, but it will now be at a later date due to Winter Storm Fern’s impact across the country.University officials announced Tuesday that ESPN’s flagship program will come to Mississippi’s capital city two weeks later than originally planned. The show was i
As Ole Miss and Trinidad Chambliss await a decision by the NCAA to accept or deny an appeal to an earlier decision to reject an eligibility request by the quarterback, an important court date has been set.Separate from the appeal, Chambliss’ legal team has taken the quarterback’s case to state court
Bills have been introduced in both chambers of the Mississippi Legislature to expand the scope of practice for nurse midwives.House Bill 418 and Senate Bill 2553 would allow certified nurse midwives to practice independently as advanced practice registered nurses without needing a written collaborat
The Ole Miss women’s basketball team has announced another schedule change.Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin and company will face No. 5 Vanderbilt on Friday at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., with tipoff set for 2 p.m. CT. The game was originally scheduled to be played in Oxford on Thursday night but wa
A fourth death has been reported in Mississippi due to the impact of Winter Storm Fern. Gov. Tate Reeves took to social media Tuesday morning to confirm that weather-related deaths occurred in Alcorn and Leflore counties, adding to ones already seen in Hinds and Tishomingo counties.According to Alco
Eight months after Meridian native Jamal Roberts won it all on “American Idol,” it didn’t take long for another Mississippian to take the first step in trying to do the same during Monday night’s season 24 premiere.Within minutes of the episode airing, Daniel Stallworth took the stage with his versi
As much of Mississippi still fights the effects of Winter Storm Fern, which left behind frigid temperatures and ice in at least 47 counties, Gov. Tate Reeves is mobilizing the National Guard to help with response efforts.The Republican governor announced during a Monday afternoon press conference th
First responders went on a successful rescue mission in northeast Mississippi on Monday morning.According to the Fulton Fire Department, authorities were notified around 8 a.m. that a hunter had fallen into the Tombigbee River. Emergency response crews arrived at the scene and deployed a rescue truc
Grammy Museum Mississippi, the only museum outside of Los Angeles officially associated with the annual music awards, will celebrate 10 years this March, and officials have a large slate of programming on deck to ring in the milestone.Wednesday, March 5, will mark the decennial since visitors were f
Several schools have shut down for the entirety of the week as crews work to recover from damage caused by Winter Storm Fern, which left icy roads, downed trees, and widespread power outages across north Mississippi.The Oxford School District and Lafayette County Schools announced all schools will r
Two people have died and two were injured in Mississippi as a result of Winter Storm Fern, Gov. Tate Reeves confirmed Monday morning.Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard reported that Bobbie Freeman, 66, passed away over the weekend. The incident occurred on St. Thomas Parkway in Bolton, where Freem
The National Guard Armory located on the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson is open this week to receive donations for those impacted by Winter Storm Fern.Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced that the venue opened on Monday at 10 a.m. and will be open until 5 p.m. Cre
In-person and mail-in absentee ballots are now available in circuit clerk’s office statewide for the 2026 primary elections, marking the start of Mississippi’s congressional midterm election cycle.Primary elections will take place on March 10, with the deadline for Mississippians to register to vote
Mississippi SNAP recipients affected by Winter Storm Fern will have the opportunity to apply for replacement benefits.The Mississippi Department of Human Services allows beneficiaries of the federal food assistance program to seek relief whenever items purchased with SNAP funds are destroyed due to
