Trial of former coach, youth pastor Lindsey Whiteside moved to October
06/26/2026

Trial of former coach, youth pastor Lindsey Whiteside moved to October

Former DeSoto County youth minister and high school basketball coach Lindsey Whiteside has once again had her federal trial delayed.Whiteside, who previously coached basketball at DeSoto Central High School and was a minister at Getwell Church, will now stand trial in the federal courthouse in Green

Biloxi police issue traffic, safety reminders for Scrapin’ the Coast
06/26/2026

Biloxi police issue traffic, safety reminders for Scrapin’ the Coast

The Biloxi Police Department has issued reminders to both citizens and visitors ahead of this weekend’s edition of Scrapin’ the Coast.The South’s largest car, truck, and bike show begins Friday and runs through Sunday. Especially since it’s a car show, heavy traffic and congestion are expected throu

World Cup: U.S. finishes group play with 3-2 loss to Turkey
06/26/2026

World Cup: U.S. finishes group play with 3-2 loss to Turkey

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The United States only wanted to get through its final World Cup group stage match Thursday night without an injury or a red card, while Turkey was playing for a face-saving victory to end a dismal tournament.Both teams got what they wanted most out of their meaningless meet

Pair of Mississippi lottery players win $100K prizes
06/25/2026

Pair of Mississippi lottery players win $100K prizes

Two Mississippi lottery players will be cashing in on six-figure wins.Two separate $100,000 prizes were won in just five days – one through the Powerball and another on a scratch-off ticket.The first win came from the Saturday, June 20, Powerball drawing. The lucky winner purchased the ticket at Fas

Arthur damage numbers in Mississippi up to nearly 250 homes, per MEMA
06/24/2026

Arthur damage numbers in Mississippi up to nearly 250 homes, per MEMA

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is continuing to assess damage from severe storms and flooding brought to the state last week by remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur. But as of Wednesday, nearly 250 homes and a dozen businesses across nine counties were reporting damage.MEMA provided the fo

Reeves sets special elections for 2 vacant Mississippi House seats
06/24/2026

Reeves sets special elections for 2 vacant Mississippi House seats

Gov. Tate Reeves has set special elections following the deaths of two state lawmakers.Reeves is asking voters in both House District 70 (part of Hinds County) and House District 77 (parts of Rankin and Simpson counties) to go to the ballot box on Nov. 3. They will be voting to fill vacancies create

David McRae seeking 3rd term as Mississippi treasurer
06/24/2026

David McRae seeking 3rd term as Mississippi treasurer

State Treasurer David McRae is seeking a third term, he announced in front of hundreds of fairgoers at the Neshoba County Fair on Wednesday.McRae, a Republican, took to the podium for his annual speech and touted several accomplishments – including a record $170 million in unclaimed money being retu

Southern Miss baseball to play in 2027 Frisco College Classic
06/24/2026

Southern Miss baseball to play in 2027 Frisco College Classic

While the 2026 college baseball season just ended, the 2027 schedule for Southern Miss is beginning to take shape.Southern Miss Athletics announced Tuesday it has accepted an invitation to the 2027 Frisco College Baseball Classic, scheduled for March 5-7 at Riders Field in Frisco, Texas. Joining the

Political speeches happening at Neshoba County Fair. Here’s the schedule
06/24/2026

Political speeches happening at Neshoba County Fair. Here’s the schedule

Mississippi’s most prominent political stage will once again be filled with elected officials and candidates looking to make their case to voters during the 137th annual Neshoba County Fair.The podium, situated beneath a wooden pavilion in Founder’s Square, gained national attention when Ronald Reag

Dead body found in parking lot of Gulfport casino
06/24/2026

Dead body found in parking lot of Gulfport casino

Law enforcement officials are investigating after a dead body was found in the parking lot of a Gulfport casino.The unidentified individual was spotted in a vehicle in the lot of the Beach View Casino Resort along U.S. 90 on Tuesday afternoon, first reported by WLOX. Officials with both the Gulfport

11 Mississippians indicted in $12.3 million Medicaid fraud scheme
06/24/2026

11 Mississippians indicted in $12.3 million Medicaid fraud scheme

A $12.3 million Medicaid fraud scheme has yielded 11 indictments in Mississippi.Attorney General Lynn Fitch reports that a state court found probable cause to believe the individuals were involved in illegal activity regarding the state’s Medicaid program. The following indictments were announced fo