Authorities are searching for two suspects after a sheriff’s deputy was shot in Covington County.Law enforcement officials report that the incident took place on Monday in Mount Olive while the unidentified deputy was conducting a traffic stop. Police from multiple agencies are said to have rushed t
Former Ole Miss and Jackson State football player D.D. Bowie was killed in a weekend shooting in Rankin County.According to the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded just after 6 p.m. Friday to a report of a disturbance that escalated into gunfire in the 100 block of Adams Road in the n
A child has passed away and five people were injured during a two-vehicle crash in Madison County over the weekend.The Mississippi Highway Patrol confirms that the incident occurred on Saturday evening along MS-22. Officials say a Ford sedan traveling eastbound collided with a Chevrolet Impala. The
Southern Miss ended its baseball season on a low note, falling in a home regional for the second straight year, but it did not take long for the Golden Eagles to get a word of good news about next year.Ace pitcher Grayden Harris announced over the weekend that he will be donning black and gold once
Ole Miss is back in the College World Series for the first time since 2022 — and we all know how that played out.Now, the Rebels will look to return to glory with North Carolina being the first opponent on the docket. Mike Bianco’s club (41-21) will take on the Tar Heels (50-12-1) on Friday at 6 p.m
Community members are coming together to raise money for the family of a Kossuth High School student-athlete killed in a weekend car crash.Mason Mills, 17, was killed in a car crash Saturday morning on U.S. Highway 72 West near the Union Center community. Additional details have not yet been release
Mississippi state Rep. Bo Brown has passed away at the age of 81.The Jackson-based Democratic lawmaker passed away after suffering a “long illness,” according to his family.“I’m sad to learn this morning of the loss of State Representative Bo Brown,” Gov. Tate Reeves wrote on X. “Rep. Brown was a de
We’re just under two weeks from Mississippi’s Giant House Party beginning, and Neshoba County Fair officials are encouraging cabin owners to follow rules set in place following a fire that broke out over the weekend.The blaze was spotted at a cabin on Sunset Strip on Sunday evening, as reported by T
Mississippi maintained its ranking as the nation’s 16th-best state for K-12 education in the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book, though the report found the state continues to face significant challenges when it comes to children’s health.For the first time, the Annie E. Casey Fou
The Mississippi State baseball team’s season came to an end Sunday, falling two wins shy of the College World Series.Mississippi State (43-19) was swept by Georgia (51-12) in the Athens Super Regional, dropping a 13-12 slugfest Saturday before losing an 11-9 extra-inning thriller Sunday.Georgia jump
Police are searching for suspects after six people were shot during a trail ride event in Jackson early Saturday morning.According to the Jackson Police Department, officers responded to a reported shooting in the 2900 block of Forrest Avenue shortly after 12:30 a.m. There, they found one person dea
Ole Miss is Omaha-bound for the third time in the Mike Bianco era. After sweeping through both the Lincoln Regional and Auburn Super Regional, the Rebels find themselves vying for their first national championship since 2022 — and we all know how that year played out.On Saturday, with a chance to bo
The death of a Lee County inmate is under investigation.Sheriff Jim Johnson reported that an unidentified female inmate was found unresponsive on the floor of her cell in the Lee County Adult Detention Center.“Detention center staff immediately rendered medical aid and requested emergency medical se
Bond has been denied for the teenager accused of killing an elderly couple and shooting a deputy in Simpson County.17-year-old Cordarius Laray Hobbs faces 13 charges, including capital murder, for allegedly breaking into a home in Mendenhall and taking the lives of 74-year-old Bill Blair and his 71-
Have you dreaded getting your driver’s license renewed because you know it’s going to take up a good part of your day before you’re assisted? Well, in Mississippi, Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell says that it is no longer an issue.“The average wait time was three hours,” Tindel
The civil rights icon best known for his role in integrating the University of Mississippi’s student body has been honored with a key to the city of Jackson.James Meredith, a native of Kosciusko, was honored by city officials during a commemoration dinner held on Wednesday night. Jackson Mayor John
A flesh-eating pest that was eradicated from the U.S. 60 years ago has returned, but Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson says the state’s food supply is safe.The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed that the New World screwworm was found
Four players from Mississippi State and one from Ole Miss are looking to represent the United States in the upcoming World Collegiate Baseball Championship.Representing the Bulldogs are pitchers Jack Bauer, Ryan McPherson and Tomas Valincius along with outfielder Jacob Parker, while left-handed hurl
A group of small business owners, three weeks of time, and a deep love for pickles – that’s what it took to turn the upcoming Mississippi Gulf Coast Pickle Fest from an idea into reality.Mary Grant can be found on the first Thursday of each month at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Pascagoula for F
Delta State and new head coach David Dean have landed an SEC quarterback to potentially take over signal-caller duties in Cleveland.Emile Picarella III announced his intent to transfer from LSU to the Division II powerhouse on social media on May 24. He played part of his prep career at St. Joseph C
One federal official representing Mississippi is optimistic that the White House will soon send financial assistance to areas of the state impacted by a tornado outbreak in May.After speaking with newly-minted U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Deputy Secretary Troy
A man is in custody after allegedly shooting a woman multiple times near a Vicksburg car wash.On Wednesday around 7:50 p.m., the Vicksburg Police Department responded to 2000 block of Hope Street near a local car wash in reference to a shooting. At the scene, authorities discovered a woman identifie
Mississippi Republican lawmaker Price Wallace has died at the age of 64, House Speaker Jason White announced.“It is with heavy hearts we pause to reflect on the passing of our friend and colleague in the Mississippi House of Representatives, State Representative Price Wallace,” White wrote in a stat
A welfare check gone wrong in Simpson County led to a 17-year-old suspect and a law enforcement officer being shot and two other people being discovered dead on Wednesday.Simpson County deputies responded to a residence on Blair Road in Mendenhall. Upon arrival, authorities report that a burglary wa
