Brothers arrested after Covington County sheriff’s deputy shot, injured
06/08/2026

Brothers arrested after Covington County sheriff’s deputy shot, injured

Two brothers are behind bars after a Mississippi sheriff’s deputy was shot Monday afternoon.Law enforcement said the incident happened at approximately 3:38 p.m. when the Covington County Sheriff’s Department attempted to pull over a blue SUV in Mount Olive. The vehicle fled, leading deputies on a b

Former Ole Miss, Jackson State football player D.D. Bowie killed in shooting
06/08/2026

Former Ole Miss, Jackson State football player D.D. Bowie killed in shooting

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

Madison County crash leaves child dead, 5 injured
06/08/2026

Madison County crash leaves child dead, 5 injured

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

CBSB: Southern Miss ace Grayden Harris returning for 2027 season
06/08/2026

CBSB: Southern Miss ace Grayden Harris returning for 2027 season

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

Fundraiser helps family of Kossuth student killed in car crash
06/08/2026

Fundraiser helps family of Kossuth student killed in car crash

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 Democratic Rep. Bo Brown dies at 81
06/08/2026

Mississippi Democratic Rep. Bo Brown dies at 81

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

Neshoba County Fair officials stress rules following cabin fire
06/08/2026

Neshoba County Fair officials stress rules following cabin fire

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 ranks 16th in education but 50th overall in KIDS COUNT report
06/08/2026

Mississippi ranks 16th in education but 50th overall in KIDS COUNT report

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

1 killed, 5 injured in Jackson trail ride shooting
06/07/2026

1 killed, 5 injured in Jackson trail ride shooting

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

Investigation underway following death of Lee County inmate
06/05/2026

Investigation underway following death of Lee County inmate

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

Civil rights icon James Meredith honored with key to city of Jackson
06/05/2026

Civil rights icon James Meredith honored with key to city of Jackson

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

Flesh-eating screwworm poses ‘no threat’ to Mississippi food safety
06/05/2026

Flesh-eating screwworm poses ‘no threat’ to Mississippi food safety

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

Calling all pickle lovers: Mississippi Gulf Coast Pickle Fest debuting June 13
06/04/2026

Calling all pickle lovers: Mississippi Gulf Coast Pickle Fest debuting June 13

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 lands LSU quarterback transfer Emile Picarella
06/04/2026

Delta State lands LSU quarterback transfer Emile Picarella

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

Woman dies after being shot multiple times near Vicksburg car wash
06/04/2026

Woman dies after being shot multiple times near Vicksburg car wash

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 Rep. Price Wallace dies at 64
06/04/2026

Mississippi Republican Rep. Price Wallace dies at 64

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

Deputy, suspect shot at Simpson County home where 2 people were found dead
06/04/2026

Deputy, suspect shot at Simpson County home where 2 people were found dead

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