Budweiser Clydesdales coming to Mississippi Gulf Coast, Delta this December
10/21/2026

Budweiser Clydesdales coming to Mississippi Gulf Coast, Delta this December

The famous Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Mississippi for the holidays.Mitchell Distributing announced on Facebook that the horses will make stops in cities across both the Gulf Coast and the Delta between Dec. 4 and Dec. 19. The horses featured in the brewing company’s winter commercials are h

Mississippi state health officer named president of national nonprofit
10/21/2026

Mississippi state health officer named president of national nonprofit

Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney has been named the head of a national nonprofit representing public health agencies and chief health officials across all 50 U.S. states.The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) named Edney the organization’s 84th president on W

3 candidates vie for Mississippi House District 70 seat in Hinds County
10/21/2026

3 candidates vie for Mississippi House District 70 seat in Hinds County

November’s elections are fast approaching, and some Mississippi voters will find more than federal races on the ballot.In House District 70, which spans part of northeast Hinds County and northwest Jackson, voters will choose a successor to Rep. Bo Brown, who died this summer. Following the Democrat

Saturday in-person absentee voting for midterms begins this weekend
10/21/2026

Saturday in-person absentee voting for midterms begins this weekend

Residents planning to submit an in-person absentee ballot ahead of the November elections in Mississippi will soon have a couple of weekend opportunities to do so.On Saturday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 31, circuit clerk offices statewide will be open from 8 a.m. until noon for in-person absentee v

Mississippi Valley State basketball player released from ICE custody
10/21/2026

Mississippi Valley State basketball player released from ICE custody

Mississippi Valley State men’s basketball player Qingfang Pang has been released by ICE following his detainment at the end of September.According to ESPN, Pang was released on a $12,000 bail Tuesday afternoon but still faces a court hearing that could lead to his deportation. The 21-year-old studen

Delta State project aims to protect bald eagles in the Mississippi Delta
10/21/2026

Delta State project aims to protect bald eagles in the Mississippi Delta

Delta State University is launching a bald eagle conservation initiative aimed at protecting the birds’ habitat in the Mississippi Delta while giving students hands-on research experience.The project, developed by Dr. Nina Baghai-Riding, a professor of environmental science and biology, will combine

Mathews: When disaster strikes, MEMA shows up for Mississippians
10/21/2026

Mathews: When disaster strikes, MEMA shows up for Mississippians

Stephen “Mac” McCraney, executive director of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, came on my show to talk about Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week, the recent near-miss with Hurricane Isaias, and the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill. The conversation turned quickly to the work that happen

Mississippi State Fair welcomes 514K visitors during 2026 run
10/21/2026

Mississippi State Fair welcomes 514K visitors during 2026 run

Another run of the Mississippi State Fair has come to an end, and officials are boasting that the 11-day extravaganza had an uptick in attendance and proved safe once again.Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson announced Tuesday that around 514,000 visitors made their way to the fair duri

Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts Thanksgiving weather in Mississippi
10/20/2026

Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts Thanksgiving weather in Mississippi

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its weather forecast for Thanksgiving 2026, predicting a mix of sunshine, rain, and snow across the country.But what does the forecast have in store for Mississippi?According to the publication, Thanksgiving Day, which falls on Nov. 26 this year, will bring cool

9 students hospitalized in crash involving Jackson Public Schools bus
10/20/2026

9 students hospitalized in crash involving Jackson Public Schools bus

Nine students are hospitalized following a crash involving a Jackson Public Schools bus.Authorities report that the incident occurred on Forest Hill Road just before 8 a.m. on Tuesday when a vehicle collided with the school bus. 13 students were reportedly on board at the time of the accident.Parame

Lumber manufacturer Barge Forest Products investing $8.3 million in Macon
10/20/2026

Lumber manufacturer Barge Forest Products investing $8.3 million in Macon

A lumber manufacturer is expanding its existing sawmill operations in Macon with an $8.3 million investment.Barge Forest Products, a lumber production company founded in 1985 that serves customers across three continents and the Caribbean, specializes in high-quality southern yellow pine lumber, wit

DPS, FBI investigating potential threats to Mississippi Gulf Coast schools
10/20/2026

DPS, FBI investigating potential threats to Mississippi Gulf Coast schools

After a social media threat targeting students and staff at schools on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, multiple school districts are working with law enforcement to investigate.The alleged threat surfaced from a post in a Snapchat group, but the specifics of the threat have not been disclosed.According

Ole Miss QB AJ Maddox arrested on simple domestic violence charge
10/20/2026

Ole Miss QB AJ Maddox arrested on simple domestic violence charge

Ole Miss quarterback Anthony “AJ” Maddox is behind bars on a simple domestic violence charge.According to Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office records, Maddox is accused of using physical force to put a victim in fear of imminent serious bodily harm. Details surrounding the incident are limited at this

47 Mississippi counties under burn ban as dry conditions persist
10/20/2026

47 Mississippi counties under burn ban as dry conditions persist

As cooler temperatures move into Mississippi, a lack of rainfall has prompted burn bans in 47 of the state’s 82 counties.The Mississippi Forestry Commission updated its list of affected counties Tuesday morning. Outdoor burning is prohibited in those areas, including campfires, fire pits, debris bur

Mississippi receiving $35 million for export railroad upgrades
10/19/2026

Mississippi receiving $35 million for export railroad upgrades

The Mississippi Export Railroad Company will receive more than $35 million for infrastructure improvements.Congressman Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) announced Monday that the funding is coming through the Federal Railroad Administration’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements program. The

Entergy Mississippi set to receive $4.2 million for grid improvements
10/19/2026

Entergy Mississippi set to receive $4.2 million for grid improvements

Entergy Mississippi will receive $4.2 million from the federal government to help lower costs for customers.Serving as the largest power supplier in Mississippi, Entergy is set to obtain the funding from the U.S. Department of Energy through the agency’s SPARK initiative. The federal funding is expe