Mississippi continues to deal with severe storms and major flooding that followed the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, with state officials reporting damaged roads, flooded homes, and infrastructure issues across several counties in the southern part of the state.“Rivers and creeks are slowly rece
SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup without injured forward Christian Pulisic on the field, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday.A deep U.S. roster earned a knockout berth after only two matches for the first time. The last time the Americans serve
Mississippi has been at the forefront of economic success in recent years, and has been recognized for reeling in high-dollar projects with a Gold Shovel Award.The national award, presented by Area Development magazine, honors Mississippi’s major accomplishments in economic development throughout 20
A father and two of his sons are behind bars in connection with the shooting death of a Mississippi teenager.The Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office reports that Rakem Townsend and Camelo Hedrick are charged with murder for the death of 17-year-old Dawaynemonion Hedrick. The suspects’ father, Vernard
Jeffery Simmons is now the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history.The former Noxubee County and Mississippi State standout has reached a 3-year, $35.3 million extension with the Tennessee Titans, his agent announced on Friday. Simmons’ agreement also includes $100 million guaranteed, marking t
Mississippi’s Giant House Party is back for its 137th rendition!Kicking off on Friday and running through June 26, the annual weeklong Neshoba County Fair has returned. Fairgoers will have yet another opportunity to enjoy porch swing conversations at a cabin belonging to a friend, family member, or
The Jackson State athletics department has made a big hire.Former NBA champion turned TV analyst Kendrick Perkins has agreed to be general manager of the Jackson State men’s basketball team, first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania. Perkins will also serve as a mentor for the school’s broadcast and j
The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees voted unanimously Thursday to allow the University of Mississippi Medical Center to take control of Greenwood Leflore Hospital, potentially providing a lifeline to the medical facility that has been at the heart of the state’s healthc
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency is reminding landowners and producers in Mississippi of several upcoming deadlines.The deadlines include filing crop acreage reports, applying for financial assistance, review potential increases to farm program base acres, and updating farm o
Higher learning leaders in Mississippi could soon assess performance when it comes to funding public universities.The Board of Trusteed of State Institutions of Higher Learning unanimously accepted Thursday a proposal basing future funding on what each university needs to keep its doors open and pro
Arthur is no longer a tropical storm, but its impact is still being felt in Mississippi, where a fatality linked to the weather event has been reported and road closures remain in effect.Gov. Tate Reeves confirmed the death on Thursday afternoon. The tragedy occurred in Franklin County when an unide
Despite gas prices just beginning to come down from four-year highs, a record number of Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home this Independence Day, according to AAA.The automobile association released its annual forecast for the July 4 holiday, projecting 72.2 million American
Senate Armed Forces Committee chairman Roger Wicker is blasting the memorandum of understanding recently signed by the U.S. and Iran aimed at ending the war between the two nations.Wicker, a Republican from Mississippi and longtime ally of President Donald Trump, broke with the administration on Thu
The former president and CEO of the Jackson Area Federal Credit Union and her husband, a Mississippi Department of Insurance employee, are entangled in a $95 million embezzlement lawsuit.Leigh and Chad Bridges are being sued in federal court by the National Credit Union Administration Board. Leigh B
The victim of a stabbing at Oak Grove High School in Hattiesburg has passed away nearly two years after the assault happened.In December 2024, two female students got into an altercation in one of the school’s bathrooms, leading to the victim, A’laija Brown, being stabbed multiple times in the face,
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill that top lawmakers and athletic leaders have described as the best chance to stabilize college sports cleared a key vote in the Senate on Thursday with bipartisan support after weeks of input from schools, conferences and athletes.The bipartisan Protect College Sports Act ai
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran on Wednesday that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington, accord
Authorities are investigating after the body of a missing man was located in Grenada County.Officials said 66-year-old Jeff Gann was found around 11 a.m. on Wednesday near Redgrass Road. He had last been seen on Saturday, not far from where his body was discovered.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers an
Mississippi’s U.S. senators are urging federal agriculture officials to action before a pair of viruses threaten local farm-raised catfish.Sens. Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, both Republicans, joined three of their colleagues in penning a letter to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins aski
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is helping one of Elon Musk’s companies fight a civil rights lawsuit that alleges it is illegally running dozens of natural gas turbines to power a $20 billion AI data center in Mississippi.The NAACP and other groups say Musk’s xAI subsidiary failed to get
For the third time in as many years, Jane Granberry stood as one of the final two contestants at the annual Miss Mississippi pageant. But this time, with the crown once again on the line, she didn’t feel nervous.“It felt really different, and it was because of the perspective shift I pushed myself t
An American staple is bringing back a former fan-favorite menu item just in time to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday.McDonald’s announced Tuesday that its fried apple pie will soon be available for purchase for the first time in over three decades. The fast-food giant phased the sweet treat off
Recycled plastics manufacturer Gould Industries is setting up shop in Pike County.The Mississippi Development Authority announced Wednesday that the company is investing $14 million into an existing plant in Summit and is expected to create 65 new jobs.Gould Industries recycles millions of pounds of
The Senatobia police officer involved in the fatal shooting of a 1-year-old child during an incident outside of a local Walmart has been placed on administrative leave.During a Tuesday mayor and board of aldermen meeting, city officials decided to take action regarding the unidentified officer as un
