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
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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.WREG was the first to report Sgt. Hunter Foster’s resignation early Friday morning. Foster was placed on administrative leave after the June 14 incident at the local Walmart led to Wiley’s death.Earlier in the week, th
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
Mississippi experienced seismic activity on Thursday for the first time since March 2025.According to nonprofit North Mississippi Storm Chasers & Spotters, a magnitude 1.7 earthquake was recorded around 5:40 a.m. about seven and a half miles east-northeast of White Oak.The earthquake occurred approx
An investigation is underway after police found a decaying body in Jackson.Capitol Police reports that officers responded to North Mill Street at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday in reference to a reported dead body behind a property.Upon arrival, officers said they located a male in a state of decay. Authori
A Mississippi woman is behind bars for alleged threats directed at federal law enforcement.Officials with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations took Lisa White, a Florida attorney and native of Diamondhead, into custody in Long Beach. White is accused of going
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2027 class.Officials announced the eight-member class in Jackson on Thursday. This year’s group spans decades of excellence in athletics, from an Olympic gold medalist, professional baseball veterans, college football standouts, and leaders in wom
Mississippi will receive $60 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that will be used to accelerate disaster recovery and build resilience in communities.This funding from FEMA’s Public Assistance program will support 40 projects across the Magnolia State to reimburse debris rem
Jamie Miller is leaving the Mississippi Gulf Coast Business Council for a leadership position at Mississippi Power, the largest electric utility in the southeastern portion of the state.Mississippi Power announced Thursday that Miller has been named senior director of economic, workforce, and commun
Ground has been broken on a new $250 million center that federal, state, local, and healthcare officials believe will offer hope and positive outcomes for Mississippians battling cancer.Sitting congressional officials, state leaders, local legislators, and representatives of the University of Missis
Endorsements aren’t everything in a political race, but sometimes, a bigger or more familiar name attached to a candidate gives voters the nudge they need when casting their ballots on Election Day.For Mississippi’s 2026 U.S. Senate race, endorsements have been rolling in for Republican incumbent Ci
Mississippi State University will lead a five-year, multi-million-dollar program to strengthen global aquatic food systems through advanced research while creating benefits for U.S. agriculture, industry, and food security, starting with an $8 million award in the first year.Sponsored by the U.S. De
The city of Ridgeland will host its second annual pecan festival this weekend after rain washed out the event’s originally scheduled date earlier this month.According to Explore Ridgeland, the city’s tourism arm, the 2026 Ridgeland Pecan Festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30
PARIS (AP) — The NFL found a good match between team and international host when the Pittsburgh Steelers played in Dublin last year. Pittsburgh has strong Irish connections, notably with the Rooney family that owns the team.It might have gone one better this time.The New Orleans Saints are in Paris,
A fire broke out Wednesday evening at an assisted living home in Clinton, claiming the lives of two elderly people.Firefighters from several area departments responded to the blaze at Brookdale Senior Living just after 5 p.m. By 10 p.m., the fire was under control, and emergency personnel were worki
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced the passing of State Trooper Landon Murphy, who had been battling brain cancer.The death of Murphy, 27, was announced Wednesday in a Facebook post in which DPS officials honored the trooper for his dedication to protecting the people of Mississip
