The time of year is here where college football players will get the chance to hear their names called as part of the NFL Draft.The 2026 edition kicked off Thursday night outside Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh and will run through Saturday. Last year’s draft saw a record eight Ole Miss players selec
Mississippi lawmakers will return to the state capitol for a special session.In a Friday afternoon announcement, Gov. Tate Reeves said lawmakers will head back to Jackson to redraw the state’s current Supreme Court electoral map 21 days the federal high court issues a landmark decision in a major vo
Three fallen Mississippi law enforcement officers will be honored in the nation’s capitol.The names of Hinds County Deputy Martin Shields Jr., Jackson Police Officer Bryan Pippin, and Jackson County Deputy Joshua Brashears, were added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington,
A third arrest has been made in connection with a double-homicide involving a pair of Jackson teenagers.Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones reports that Milisen Martinez, 21, is charged with accessory after the fact of murder in connection with the shooting deaths of Terry Burrell Jr. and Khloe Hudson.
The Mississippi Supreme Court has revived former Gov. Phil Bryant’s lawsuit against a news outlet for reporting connected to the largest welfare scandal in state history.Bryant and his wife, Deborah, sued Mississippi Today, alleging that figures connected to the outlet made defamatory comments about
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Six current or former Mississippi law enforcement officers have pleaded guilty to date and another has been found not guilty in an alleged drug trafficking bribery scheme that ensnared 20 people, including two sheriffs.Federal indictments filed in October allege 14 current or f
Former DeSoto County youth minister and high school basketball coach Lindsey Whiteside is once again looking to postpone her federal trial.Whiteside, who previously coached basketball at DeSoto Central High School and was a minister at Getwell Church, was indicted by a grand jury in late October for
Most of Mississippi could be in for severe weather this weekend.The National Weather Service forecasts that the Delta and central regions of the state are at a slight risk for severe weather beginning late Friday, meaning there is an elevated risk of damaging winds up to 60 miles per hour and hail a
Two arrests have been made in connection with a double-homicide of a pair of Jackson teenagers.Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones reports that Bruce White, 18, and Ezra White, 19, were handcuffed in connection with the killing of Terry Burrell Jr. and Khloe Hudson. Both victims attended Lanier Junior
Mike Davis was once the successor to one of college basketball’s most legendary coaches. Now, he is being tasked with leading a Mississippi Valley State men’s program that has enjoyed little success in recent years.Davis, a four-time conference coach of the year — three times in the SWAC and once in
Around $1.5 million will be dispersed among Mississippi organizations assisting victims of human trafficking.Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that the funding was made available through the Victims of Human Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation Fund, which was created by th
Compass Datacenters in Meridian has its first publicly announced tenant.Technology company Corderill LLC announced a $100 million investment on Wednesday. The investment is expected to create 20 new jobs, per the Mississippi Development Authority.“Companies looking for a location to build or expand
On Earth Day 2026, the American Lung Association released its annual State of the Air report showing that Mississippi children breathe “some of the dirtiest air” in the country.More than 65,000 kids across 10 reporting counties are exposed to unhealthy pollution levels, the report found through offi
The 2026 NFL Draft is one day away, and several players from Mississippi’s universities are hoping to hear their names called.Taking place around Pittsburgh’s Acrisure Stadium, the home of the Steelers, the NFL Draft will kick off Thursday at 7 p.m. CT with round one. Rounds two and three will take
A Mississippi school is planning not to compete in the upcoming football season due to a lack of players.Administrators at Thrasher Attendance Center in Booneville announced Wednesday that the school has seen a decline in the number of students who sign up to play middle and high school football, an
One of Starkville’s most exciting events – the world’s largest wiener dog race – is returning to town this weekend.The fourth annual Starkville Derby, which coincides with the Boardtown Pizza Arts Fest, will be held throughout the day on Saturday with the gates opening at 9 a.m. Live music begins an
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Brandi Carter needs her wine.As the owner of Levure Bottle Shop in Jackson, Mississippi, she sells natural wine delivered to her business by a state agency responsible for distributing alcoholic beverages to liquor stores, bars and restaurants. But delays caused by problems in
A Mississippi sheriff is disappointed with his constituents after being left in the dark about a mass shooting that injured four people.Jefferson County Sheriff James Bailey Sr. took to social media to call out members of his community for not reporting the incident that took place on Saturday night
Three people have been arrested for alleged unemployment fraud.State Auditor Shad White announced Tuesday that special agents from his office took Harrison County residents Chadwick Stubbs, Blair Stubbs, and Shinka Stubbs into custody. The three are accused of using the identities of 13 inmates to f
President Donald Trump recently named former U.S. Deputy Surgeon General Dr. Erica Schwartz as his nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – a position Mississippi’s top doctor was on the shortlist for before withdrawing.State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney opened up Tuesday on
Pearl Day is returning this weekend with a star-studded entertainment lineup on the docket.Multi-platinum rock band Daughtry will conclude a day packed full of free family-friendly activities and outdoor festivities on Saturday in Trustmark Park’s north parking lot. The free concert will begin with
In addition to high fertilizer and fuel costs tied to conflict in the Middle East, Mississippi farmers are suffering from a lack of rainfall, with the federal government trying to provide relief.The U.S. Department of Agriculture informed Gov. Tate Reeves that 21 counties have been designated as “pr
The University of Southern Mississippi is mourning the loss of one of its former presidents.University officials announced Monday that Dr. Shelby Freland Thames passed away April 17 at the age of 89. Thames served as president of Southern Miss from 2002 until 2007 after nearly four decades as a facu
The 29th annual Double Decker Arts Festival is happening in Oxford this weekend.One of the most popular events in the college town, Double Decker will run on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25. The festival will feature some of the finest foods Mississippi has to offer, live music, and everyth
