Mississippi’s Guest introduces bipartisan Veterans Day resolution
11/10/2026

Mississippi’s Guest introduces bipartisan Veterans Day resolution

Ahead of Veterans Day, U.S. Rep. Michael Guest has introduced a resolution honoring America’s veterans and encouraging Americans to recognize their service and sacrifice during Wednesday’s holiday.The resolution, introduced Monday by the Mississippi Republican, is cosponsored by more than 80 members

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority
11/10/2026

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio won the race Tuesday to serve as House Republican leader as the GOP prepares for its new role in the minority.Jordan, who serves as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, defeated Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana in a secret ballot election of Republicans

2026 Mr. Football award winners announced in Mississippi
11/10/2026

2026 Mr. Football award winners announced in Mississippi

The Mississippi High School Activities Association has announced the 2026 Mr. Football award recipients from each of the state’s seven classifications.Presented by CSpire, the winners are:Class 1A: QB Jatyius Adams, LumbertonClass 2A: QB Chase Craft, HeidelbergClass 3A: RB Yoshawn Hudson, WinonaClas

Mississippi Lottery launching new instant-win games later this month
11/10/2026

Mississippi Lottery launching new instant-win games later this month

The Mississippi Lottery Corporation is introducing a new style of instant-win game later this month.Fast Play, the lottery’s newest game offering, will launch Sunday, Nov. 22, giving players the chance to win prizes immediately without scratching tickets, selecting numbers, or waiting for drawing re

Ole Miss fined $250K after football fans throw trash, interrupting game
11/10/2026

Ole Miss fined $250K after football fans throw trash, interrupting game

The University of Mississippi’s pockets just got lighter thanks to fan behavior in the Rebels’ blowout home loss to Georgia.The Southeastern Conference announced Monday that Ole Miss will be penalized $250,000 for the interruption caused by fans throwing trash onto the field at Vaught-Hemingway Stad

MDE: Mississippi public schools see 24% decline in student absences
11/09/2026

MDE: Mississippi public schools see 24% decline in student absences

Absences are on the decline in local public schools, a report from the Mississippi Department of Education found.The agency reported that Mississippi public school districts tallied 243,766 fewer student absences in August and September 2026 than in August and September 2025 — a 24% decline. Total a

Veterans Day ceremony happening Tuesday at Two Mississippi Museums
11/09/2026

Veterans Day ceremony happening Tuesday at Two Mississippi Museums

To honor all who have served, the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson are hosting its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday.The event, which will be held on the Entergy Mississippi Plaza in front of the museums, begins at 10:30 a.m. It will include a performance by the 41st Army band, a moment of s

Mississippi secretary of state provides update on U.S. Senate race
11/09/2026

Mississippi secretary of state provides update on U.S. Senate race

The race between Republican incumbent U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom remains too close to call nearly a week after the Nov. 3 midterms.Mississippians turned out in droves last Tuesday, with some precincts reporting record midterm turnout. Since then, more than 953,0

State Auditor Shad White enters 2027 race for Mississippi governor
11/09/2026

State Auditor Shad White enters 2027 race for Mississippi governor

The GOP field for Mississippi’s next governor continues to widen with State Auditor Shad White being the latest to enter the race.After teasing for months that he was considering a run for governor, White officially launched his candidacy on Monday. The first millennial to serve in a statewide offic

Northwest defeats Hinds 33-29 to earn third straight JUCO football state title
11/09/2026

Northwest defeats Hinds 33-29 to earn third straight JUCO football state title

Northwest Mississippi Community College has become a mainstay in the state title game, and Saturday’s matchup against Hinds found the Rangers earning a third straight championship.Benjy Parker’s team downed an emerging Hinds group 33-29 in the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference

Jackson State football cruises past Mississippi Valley State 38-7
11/08/2026

Jackson State football cruises past Mississippi Valley State 38-7

Jared Lockhart threw for 299 yards and accounted for four touchdowns as Jackson State cruised to a 38-7 win over in-state SWAC rival Mississippi Valley State on Saturday.With the home win, Jackson State (7-2, 4-2 SWAC) earned its 12th consecutive victory over Mississippi Valley (3-7, 2-4) and took c