Chick-fil-A introduces chicken & waffles and s’mores milkshake
08/13/2026

Chick-fil-A introduces chicken & waffles and s’mores milkshake

After months of trials, Chick-fil-A’s new rumored menu items are finally making their way to stores nationwide for a limited time.Beginning Aug. 24, fans of the popular fast-food chain can enjoy the new chicken & waffles sandwiches. The seasonal sandwiches will feature a signature Chick-fil-A filet,

Authorities identify man who died at Wiggins water park
08/13/2026

Authorities identify man who died at Wiggins water park

Authorities have identified the man who passed away at a Wiggins water park this week.The Stone County Coroner’s Office confirmed that Christopher Coote Jr, 41, died at Flint Creek Water Park on Tuesday. Officials have preliminarily ruled his death an accidental drowning.First responders were dispat

2 dead, 1 in critical condition following apparent Clarksdale murder-suicide
08/12/2026

2 dead, 1 in critical condition following apparent Clarksdale murder-suicide

Two people are dead and another is injured following an incident police are classifying a murder-suicide in Clarksdale.Clarksdale police report that authorities were dispatched to Westover Apartments on Wednesday around 10:12 a.m. in reference to multiple subjects being shot. Upon arrival at the sce

AI makes win-loss predictions for Ole Miss, Mississippi State football
08/12/2026

AI makes win-loss predictions for Ole Miss, Mississippi State football

USA Today recently dropped an article where it asked artificial intelligence to predict the record of every NFL team for the upcoming season. Naturally, the humans behind the article found AI to have plenty of statistical flaws (including the total number of NFL games set to be played this season),

The Lumber Manufactory brings $15 million sawmill investment to New Albany
08/12/2026

The Lumber Manufactory brings $15 million sawmill investment to New Albany

The Lumber Manufactory is investing more than $15 million on sawmill operation in New Albany.Founded in 2023, the company deploys sawmills across the country when and where they’re needed. The Lumber Manufactory also helps build and scale innovative companies in the U.S., like Anduril, Blue Origin,

Christmas Eve double homicide suspect locked up in Mississippi
08/12/2026

Christmas Eve double homicide suspect locked up in Mississippi

A man allegedly behind a Christmas Eve double homicide in Mississippi is now facing two counts of capital murder.The Jackson Police Department said that Dennis Summers, 24, has been locked up. Smith is accused of killing Rodney Gilbert Jr., 22, and George Smith Jr., 20, on Lynn Street this past Dece

UMMC granted more than $2.5 million for research related to prostate cancer
08/12/2026

UMMC granted more than $2.5 million for research related to prostate cancer

The University of Mississippi Medical Center has been granted more than $2.5 million for research related to prostate cancer.The funding came from the National Cancer Institute and will go toward a five-year study focused on understanding how prostate cancer cells spread to bones and why the disease

More Mississippians turning to local produce company amid cyclospora outbreak
08/12/2026

More Mississippians turning to local produce company amid cyclospora outbreak

With a recent outbreak of cyclospora linked to lettuce, some consumers are steering clear of the leafy green. But for Mississippi lettuce producer Salad Days, the concerns have actually driven more customers to seek out its locally grown products.Located in Flora, Salad Days operates out of a 68,000

Rankin County standoff ends after suspect falls through ceiling into kitchen
08/11/2026

Rankin County standoff ends after suspect falls through ceiling into kitchen

A roughly four-hour standoff in Rankin County ended with a suspect being taken into custody after he fell through the ceiling of the home he barricaded himself in, according to authorities.The Rankin County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded at approximately 4:30 p.m. Monday to the Cedar Ridge

Mississippi red snapper season to reopen for Labor Day weekend
08/11/2026

Mississippi red snapper season to reopen for Labor Day weekend

Mississippi’s recreational red snapper season will reopen for Labor Day weekend, giving anglers another opportunity to harvest the popular fish after the state’s regular summer season ended in July.The season will reopen at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4, and remain open through 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept.

Grammy-winning comedian Nate Bargatze coming to Ole Miss, Mississippi State
08/11/2026

Grammy-winning comedian Nate Bargatze coming to Ole Miss, Mississippi State

Grammy-winning comedian Nate Bargatze will be taking his talents to Ole Miss and Mississippi State this fall.Bargatze is set to take the main stage at the SJB Pavilion in Oxford on Oct. 3, before trekking to Starkville’s Humphrey Coliseum on Oct. 15.His Ole Miss performance will take place on a Satu

Lucedale woman arrested for allegedly embezzling $80,000 from local church
08/11/2026

Lucedale woman arrested for allegedly embezzling $80,000 from local church

A Lucedale woman is behind bars after allegedly embezzling $80,000 from a local church.According to the George County Sheriff’s Office, the leadership team of a church in the county reported a possible theft of funds to the sheriff’s office. After an investigation, Loretta Fenton, 56, was identified