Ole Miss welcomed a record fall enrollment in the 2026 semester, while fewer students signed up for classes across the board at public universities in Mississippi.The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) announced Monday that total enrollment was slightly down from the fall of 2025. Las
The second of three planned weekends for Jackson’s edition of America’s longest-running traditional arts event is almost here.The National Folk Festival will return to the Mississippi capital in November for the 2026 version. Here’s everything to know about the free event.What is the National Folk F
There has been a national surge of early voting ahead of Tuesday’s midterms, and while Mississippi doesn’t technically have no-excuse early voting, thousands of voters in the Magnolia State have already cast absentee ballots.The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office reported Monday that circuit cl
Ole Miss right guard Patrick Kutas is becoming a household name in the SEC’s weekly honors announcements.For the second time in three weeks, Kutas has been named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week, with the most achievement being announced Monday. The acknowledgement of Kutas’ excellence on the field
Postseason football is here for independent schools in Mississippi.The bracket is set for all four MidSouth Association of Independent Schools classifications (MAIS) and their divisions. Below is a list of who is taking on whom as they work their way to a state title.*The opening playoff games for c
Parts of southwest Mississippi saw historic rainfall on Halloween, so unusual that the National Weather Service says there was a 1-in-1,000 chance of it happening.More than 19 inches of rain fell in a six-hour span Saturday near Crossroads in Pearl River County, according to NWS radar estimates. The
Ole Miss earning a 30-point win over conference foe Auburn was not enough to move the Rebels up in the latest Associated Press Top 25.Pete Golding’s group stayed put at No. 12 in the rankings after defeating the Tigers 45-15 on Saturday. The red and blue overcame a slow start in the home matchup. In
A fire at the Senatobia Police Department’s headquarters is under investigation.The department reported that the blaze broke out around 4:30 a.m. on Saturday and damaged its main building. Officials did not identify the cause of the fire, nor did they say whether or not foul play is suspected.The Se
Jackson Mayor John Horhn is calling for a local nightclub to be shut down following a shooting that left two people dead and six injured over the weekend.In a Sunday night press release, the mayor said he has directed city attorney Drew Martin to explore all available legal options to have The Hidea
Mississippi State University will honor the late Dr. Richard Holmes with a memorial service.Holmes, who integrated the university when he enrolled on July 15, 1965, passed away on Oct. 16 at age 82. To honor his life and legacy, Mississippi State is holding a memorial service in the Cleveland Galler
Control of Congress is at stake Tuesday as voters across the country head to the polls. Five Mississippi races could help determine whether Republicans or Democrats hold majorities in the U.S. House and Senate for the second half of President Donald Trump’s second term.Mississippi voters will decide
Two people were killed and six others injured after gunfire rang out at a Jackson nightclub early Sunday morning.Officers responded to a shooting call at The Hideaway at approximately 1 a.m. Upon arrival, officers found multiple people suffering from gunshot wounds.Two victims, identified as 20-year
Months and months of campaigning by dozens of candidates come to a close Tuesday as Mississippians head to the polls to cast their ballots in this year’s elections.Five congressional races headline Election Day, including one of Mississippi’s two U.S. Senate seats and all four of the state’s U.S. Ho
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration has made $15 billion worth of promises to agriculture producers in the last few weeks of the midterm elections, initiatives intended to help offset higher costs for diesel and fertilizer that farmers have endured largely due to his tar
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The trade that sent Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans to the Chicago Bears told the All-Pro defensive tackle everything he needed to know about his new home.The Bears have big plans.“This team believes in what they have here, and they want it right now,” Simmons said
Alcorn State totaled 585 yards and used 45 unanswered points to cruise past Mississippi Valley State 52-17 at home on Saturday.The Braves (5-4, 3-2 SWAC) racked up 323 passing yards and 262 rushing yards to secure their 18th win in a row over the Delta Devils (3-6, 2-3).Alcorn State quarterback Jayl
Despite a solid defensive performance that included five sacks and limited Texas to just 60 rushing yards, Mississippi State struggled to find its footing offensively as the No. 11 Longhorns beat the Bulldogs 31-3 on Halloween night in Austin.Texas quarterback Arch Manning threw three touchdown pass
Southern Miss head coach Blake Anderson picked up his first road win as the Golden Eagles staved off a late comeback attempt to secure a 35-21 win over Louisiana-Monroe.The Golden Eagles’ (3-5, 2-2 Sun Belt) lethal run game – which amounted to 249 yards between Steven Robinson, 151 yards on 21 carri
Sometimes it’s not how you start, but how you finish — and that was certainly true for No. 12 Ole Miss in a 45-15 win over Auburn on Saturday.The Rebels (6-2, 4-2 SEC) were lackluster in the 1st half and squandered an opportunity to garner momentum early after the intermission when they were forced
Could Mississippi be the next state to get an In-N-Out? According to the burger chain’s chief executive, it’s a real possibility.In-N-Out CEO Lynsi Snyder recently joined Terry Crews for a conversation posted on the company’s website. While it was mostly about the 78th anniversary of In-N-Out, Snyde
The city of Jackson will be the beneficiary of millions of dollars from the Department of Justice to boost its law enforcement.U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) broke the news on MidDays with Gerard Gibert. The funding is part of the federal agency’s Model Cities Initiative and will go toward support
More manufacturing jobs are coming to DeSoto County.The city of Hernando announced Thursday that Southwark Metal Manufacturing is investing more than $29 million in a new, 270,000-square-foot plant on Highway 51. The location will sit near I-269 and in front of the Associated Wholesale Grocers distr
Mississippi State head baseball coach Brian O’Connor is being recognized with an award given to individuals who exemplify civic service to communities through the Scouting program.The Scouts, an organization best known for their Cub Scout program aims at instilling values in young people that will s
Cooler temperatures are making their way to Mississippi. The fall season is in full effect in the Magnolia State, and the brutal summer heat has made its exit. Temperatures of late have typically sat between the mid-50s and low 80s, meaning quarter-zips are on in the morning and off in the afternoon
