Five candidates are vying to fill the vacancy in the Hinds County District Attorney’s Office.Gov. Tate Reeves set a Nov. 3 special election to determine who will serve the remainder of former DA Jody Owens’ term. Owens resigned and was subsequently disbarred in Mississippi after pleading guilty to a
Southern Miss is moving forward with major renovations at Pete Taylor Park, but needs support from the public.The university’s athletics department announced Tuesday its plans to give the baseball stadium a facelift through a fundraising initiative. The initiative, called “Where Tradition Meets Tomo
A place where state lawmakers once gathered to debate and pass legislation is open to the public with expanded visiting hours.The Mississippi Department of Archives and History announced that the Old Capitol Museum is now open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.Built in 1839, the Old C
The State Fire Marshal’s Office has identified the cause of a fire that claimed the lives of two elderly Mississippians at a nursing home in Clinton.Fire Marshal Mike Chaney reports that the blaze that broke out at Brookdale Senior Living on Oct. 21 likely stemmed from the inappropriate disposal of
The Mississippi High School Activities Association has announced new classifications that will begin with the next school year.Every two years, the MHSAA reclassifies member institutions based on enrollment data. On Monday, the governing body for high school athletics announced a new round of organi
Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor will miss the remainder of the 2026-27 season due to a foot injury.The star signal caller had been dealing with the injury during his debut campaign as the Bulldogs’ starting signal caller. Taylor missed the Oct. 17 game against LSU and was sidelined afte
Phil Proctor left South Mississippi to build a career as a professional sculptor, creating large-scale art installations across the country. Two decades later, the Lucedale native has returned to the Mississippi Coast to create sculptures inspired by an artist he has admired since childhood — Walter
The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself.The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood,
Tanner McKee and the Philadelphia Eagles still had a potential victory within their grasp in the fourth quarter when the career backup threw a pass into the outstretched hands of DeMarvion Overshown.The Cowboys linebacker raised the ball in celebration after making the clutch play the Eagles’ defens
After hours of waiting in line, some from before the sun rose until the moment President Donald Trump arrived, thousands of Mississippians showed up in Corinth on Monday to hear the commander-in-chief campaign for Republicans seeking election.The Crossroads Arena, which seats just over 7,700, was pa
No. 12 Ole Miss will be without star running back Kewan Lacy in its upcoming game versus Auburn, head coach Pete Golding confirmed during his Monday press conference.Golding said Lacy dislocated his shoulder in the second half of the 34-27 loss at Texas on Oct. 24. The injury is separate from anothe
Schools across three counties in North Mississippi are being awarded $1 million to enhance education.The Toyota Wellspring Education Fund at the CREATE Foundation will award educational grants to school districts in Pontotoc, Union, and Lee counties. This money will expand learning opportunities and
The clock is ticking for Mississippians to vote absentee ahead of next week’s election.Those voting absentee by mail must ensure their ballots are postmarked on or before the election date of Nov. 3. Those voting absentee in person still have a few days to visit their local circuit clerk’s office an
More than a dozen Madison County students were hospitalized following a crash involving a school bus in Ridgeland.Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers confirmed the crash occurred at the intersection of Highway 51 and Colony Park Blvd on Monday morning. The bus reportedly collided with another vehicle
The Mississippi State Department of Health is using National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week as an opportunity to highlight the importance of getting children and homes tested for toxic metals.“There is no safe blood lead level in children,” a release from the state agency reads.National Lead Poisoni
Ole Miss football dropped in the latest Associated Press Top 25 after being upset by Texas over the weekend.Then-No. 19 Texas and Arch Manning had a 21-point lead over Ole Miss at halftime and were able to squeak out a 34-27 home win. The loss for the Rebels dropped Pete Golding and company from No.
More than half of Mississippi is under a burn ban as most of the state has gone without measurable rainfall since early October.According to the Mississippi Forestry Commission, outdoor burning is currently prohibited in 60 of the state’s 82 counties. The restrictions include campfires, fire pits, d
13 Mississippi restaurants and culinary professionals earned 14 recognitions during the second annual Michelin Guide American South ceremonyThe ceremony honoring the region’s top eateries was held Wednesday night in Nashville. Three local spots earned the Bib Gourmand distinction, which recognizes e
Portions of a Mississippi ban on diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools can go into effect after the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a lower court’s ruling that blocked sections of the law from being enforced.The parts of the law in question prevent public schools fr
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw one touchdown pass and Chris Boswell kicked three field goals in Pittsburgh’s 16-10 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday in the NFL’s first regular-season game in France.Jaylen Warren rushed for 101 yards and Rodgers completed 19 of 30 passes for 2
With Halloween happening this Saturday, emergency officials are urging a fun yet safe night of trick-or-treating.“The smartest Halloween goblins go trick-or-treating with safety foremost in mind,” American Medical Response officials said in a press release. “Research has found a child is more likely
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. 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
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
