When do the clocks change? Daylight saving time ends earlier this year
10/25/2026

When do the clocks change? Daylight saving time ends earlier this year

You’ll need to change your clocks this fall earlier than usual.Daylight saving time ends the first Sunday in November, which falls on Nov. 1 this year. That means clocks will fall back an hour on Halloween night – or 2 a.m. local time on Nov. 1, to be specific – giving you an extra hour of sleep but

No. 19 Texas denies comeback by No. 7 Ole Miss in 34-27 thriller
10/25/2026

No. 19 Texas denies comeback by No. 7 Ole Miss in 34-27 thriller

No. 7 Ole Miss was at the cusp of overcoming a 21-point halftime deficit at No. 19 Texas, but the Longhorns proved resilient at home in a 34-27 win.Saturday’s matchup in Austin had heavy implications for the home team, and Texas played like a group that had been backed up against a wall. The Longhor

Robinson, Wilder help Southern Miss run past Louisiana 35-31
10/25/2026

Robinson, Wilder help Southern Miss run past Louisiana 35-31

Steven Robinson ran for three touchdowns and Jamarice Wilder raced 16 yards for the winning touchdown with 58 seconds to play and Southern Miss pulled out a 35-31 win over Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday night.Ja’Corian Norris returned the final kickoff 46 yards to near midfield but Lunch Winfield o

Mississippi State’s struggling offense leads to 23-15 loss to Oklahoma
10/25/2026

Mississippi State’s struggling offense leads to 23-15 loss to Oklahoma

Even with a solid performance on the defensive side of the ball, Mississippi State lost to Oklahoma 23-15 on Saturday as the offense stumbled for most of the game.Star sophomore quarterback Kamario Taylor, who missed last week’s 31-0 loss to LSU, suited up to play for the Bulldogs but exited after t

Mississippi high school football scores for Oct. 23, 2026
10/24/2026

Mississippi high school football scores for Oct. 23, 2026

Another big week of high school football is underway in Mississippi.Keep up with all the MAIS and MHSAA scores as they come in below, presented by the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation.LISTEN: Mississippi high school football streams

Senatobia officer who fatally shot 1-year-old Kohen Wiley resigns
10/23/2026

Senatobia officer who fatally shot 1-year-old Kohen Wiley resigns

The Senatobia police officer who fatally shot 1-year-old Kohen Wiley has resigned.The Tate Record was the first to report Sgt. Hunter Foster’s resignation, which was accepted by the Senatobia Board of Aldermen on Wednesday. Foster was placed on administrative leave after the June 14 incident at the

Former Southern Miss wide receiver arrested on murder charge in Alabama
10/23/2026

Former Southern Miss wide receiver arrested on murder charge in Alabama

Former Southern Miss football player Jaylond Adams is behind bars in Alabama on charges of capital murder and first-degree robbery.The Birmingham Police Department announced Adams’ arrest on Wednesday. The 28-year-old is believed to be involved in a June 18 fatal shooting in the 800 block of 6th Str

Arena football returning to Southaven after 20-year hiatus
10/23/2026

Arena football returning to Southaven after 20-year hiatus

Arena football is returning to Southaven after a 20-year hiatus.Officials with the Landers Center announced that they have reached a new partnership with the American Arena League. Beginning in April 2027, the multipurpose venue will host Mississippi Wolfpack games.Founded in 2024 by former South Pa

Earthquake recorded in Tunica County
10/22/2026

Earthquake recorded in Tunica County

Mississippi experienced seismic activity on Thursday for the first time since March 2025.According to nonprofit North Mississippi Storm Chasers & Spotters, a magnitude 1.7 earthquake was recorded around 5:40 a.m. about seven and a half miles east-northeast of White Oak.The earthquake occurred approx

Decaying body found behind Jackson property
10/22/2026

Decaying body found behind Jackson property

An investigation is underway after police found a decaying body in Jackson.Capitol Police reports that officers responded to North Mill Street at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday in reference to a reported dead body behind a property.Upon arrival, officers said they located a male in a state of decay. Authori

Mississippi woman accused of trying to buy gun to kill federal agents
10/22/2026

Mississippi woman accused of trying to buy gun to kill federal agents

A Mississippi woman is behind bars for alleged threats directed at federal law enforcement.Officials with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations took Lisa White, a Florida attorney and native of Diamondhead, into custody in Long Beach. White is accused of going

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame announces 2027 class
10/22/2026

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame announces 2027 class

The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2027 class.Officials announced the eight-member class in Jackson on Thursday. This year’s group spans decades of excellence in athletics, from an Olympic gold medalist, professional baseball veterans, college football standouts, and leaders in wom

FEMA awarding $60 million to Mississippi for disaster relief efforts
10/22/2026

FEMA awarding $60 million to Mississippi for disaster relief efforts

Mississippi will receive $60 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that will be used to accelerate disaster recovery and build resilience in communities.This funding from FEMA’s Public Assistance program will support 40 projects across the Magnolia State to reimburse debris rem

Officials break ground on $250M UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute
10/22/2026

Officials break ground on $250M UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute

Ground has been broken on a new $250 million center that federal, state, local, and healthcare officials believe will offer hope and positive outcomes for Mississippians battling cancer.Sitting congressional officials, state leaders, local legislators, and representatives of the University of Missis

Who’s backing Hyde-Smith and Colom? A look at key endorsements
10/22/2026

Who’s backing Hyde-Smith and Colom? A look at key endorsements

Endorsements aren’t everything in a political race, but sometimes, a bigger or more familiar name attached to a candidate gives voters the nudge they need when casting their ballots on Election Day.For Mississippi’s 2026 U.S. Senate race, endorsements have been rolling in for Republican incumbent Ci

Ridgeland Pecan Festival returns Saturday after rain postponement
10/22/2026

Ridgeland Pecan Festival returns Saturday after rain postponement

The city of Ridgeland will host its second annual pecan festival this weekend after rain washed out the event’s originally scheduled date earlier this month.According to Explore Ridgeland, the city’s tourism arm, the 2026 Ridgeland Pecan Festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30