U.S. Rep. Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) is one of a handful of congressional members who recently put together a bill to expand Mississippi and other Gulf states’ jurisdiction offshore – a measure Ezell believes would create several benefits, including a better fishing experience.The Offshore Parity Act was
Gov. Tate Reeves is planning to cancel Mississippi’s special session that was scheduled to begin May 20 after a federal appeals court vacated an order requiring the state to redraw its Supreme Court map, noting Wednesday morning that “there is no reason for the legislature to come in.”Reeves’ decisi
More than $20 million is going to improvements at two dozens airports in Mississippi.U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced Tuesday that the Federal Aviation Administration approved the third round of FY2026 Airport Improvement Program grants, which meet Airport Safety and Resilient Infrastr
Mississippi officials and the family members of fallen officers gathered in Jackson on Tuesday to honor law enforcement who passed away in the line of duty.The 16th annual Fallen Officer Memorial Ceremony Candlelight Vigil was held during National Police Week and served as a time of remembrance, hon
No. 15 Ole Miss dominated UT Martin 17-6 on Tuesday night, with the main highlight of the midweek battle being Rebel third baseman Judd Utermark breaking the program’s all-time home run record.Utermark hit a two-run long ball in the bottom of the first to give the home club a 2-0 lead, and more nota
Dan Fordice, the son of former Mississippi Gov. Kirk Fordice, was killed in a plane crash Tuesday, according to several news outlets and current elected officials.WLBT-TV was the first to receive confirmation that a single-engine plane crash took the life of Fordice. The crash happened around 3 p.m.
Diamondhead city leaders plan to hire a police chief this month as the city moves closer to creating its own municipal police department.The city has contracted with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services since Diamondhead was established in 2012. City Manager Jon McCraw sa
Officials in Mississippi provided another update after a tornadoes broke out in the southern part of the state last week, confirming Tuesday that more than 400 homes and businesses were damaged.The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said in a release that eight tornadoes are now confirmed to ha
We’re 117 days away from the 2026-27 Ole Miss football season kicking off, and fans now know when the Rebels will play some of their scheduled games.On Tuesday, three time slots were announced by the SEC for Ole Miss football games, the first being the team’s opener versus Louisville in Nashville. P
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann is nearing the end of his term as Mississippi’s second-in-command, and with a gubernatorial election on the horizon, he’s having to mull his future in politics.Hosemann has insisted that he’s considering a run for governor in years past but has not committed to tossing his
Delta State University will soon launch a new scholarship for teachers and first responders.University officials announced the creation of the Delta Heroes scholarship on Tuesday. The new financial assistance program is designed to support graduate students from Mississippi who serve communities acr
A person is dead and another has been arrested following a shooting Tuesday along Highway 49 in Forrest County, according to law enforcement officials.The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation said agents responded to reports of gunfire near the intersection of Highway 49 and Mississippi Highway 42. M
Free medical assistance will be available for Mississippians impacted by the May 6 and 7 storms and tornadoes.The Mississippi State Department of Health announced Tuesday that it is providing Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccinations and birth certificates at no cost to residents in Lin
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame has announced the finalists for the annual Ferriss Trophy, which goes to the state’s top college baseball player.Finalists include Mississippi State third baseman Ace Reese, Mississippi State pitcher Tomas Valincius, Ole Miss pitcher Cade Townsend, Ole Miss third
Mississippi State University chemist Colleen Scott has been awarded with one of the nation’s most prestigious honors given annually to researchers whose federally funded work leads to real-world impact.Scott, an associate professor in Mississippi State’s Department of Chemistry, has been selected fo
For the second season in a row, both the Belhaven baseball and softball teams will be competing for a national championship.The Belhaven men and women were selected to their respective NCAA Division III Tournaments during Monday’s selection show. It’s the second consecutive berth for Belhaven baseba
A federal judge’s order requiring Mississippi lawmakers to redraw the state Supreme Court voting map has been canceled.The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday approved a motion to vacate a 2025 ruling by U.S. District Judge Sharion Aycock that Mississippi had to draw new lines, alleging th
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he will move to suspend the federal tax on gasoline to help Americans shouldersurging fuel pricescaused by the Iran war.The president cannot suspend the federal tax on his own. Congress would have to approve the move.Lawmakers from both parties ha
Mississippi Comic Con is returning to Jackson for its 12th edition this summer – and with a star-studded lineup already booked.This year’s event will be held Friday through Sunday, June 26-28, at the Mississippi Trade Mart and Coliseum for a weekend full of celebrities, creators, gaming, cosplay, an
Custom storage systems producer Lockers Manufacturing is expanding its operations in Panola County with a nearly $10 million investment.The Mississippi Development Authority announced Monday that the company is putting $9.7 million into its existing Batesville plant and is looking to create 25 new j
A Rankin County school bus driver is injured following a crash involving an 18-wheeler.Officials confirmed that the accident occurred on Highway 49 and Eagle Post Road on Monday morning. The Rankin County School District reported that no students were on the bus at the time of the crash, but the uni
After a stellar regular season, one that included a 39-12 record and a conference championship, the William Carey softball team is one of the host sites for the 2026 NAIA Softball National Championship.Hattiesburg was selected as 10 host sites nationwide, with tournament action beginning Monday. Tea
Southern Miss cracked the top 10, Ole Miss surged, and Mississippi State dipped in the latest D1Baseball rankings.The Golden Eagles (37-14, 19-8 Sun Belt) jumped four spots to No. 8 after earning a second consecutive sweep. Christian Ostrander’s club was red-hot offensively against James Madison thi
Mississippi native and star Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy was shot at a concert in his home state but is now in stable condition, according to the university’s athletic department.Missouri said in a Monday morning statement that Hardy was shot Sunday morning and underwent surgery. The shooting o
