July was the hottest on record in contiguous US, and Mississippi felt the heat
08/11/2026

July was the hottest on record in contiguous US, and Mississippi felt the heat

If you walked outside last month and said, “It feels hotter than usual,” you weren’t wrong. In fact, it was the hottest July on record for the contiguous United States.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its July 2026 temperature and precipitation assessment Monday, noting t

Tim Anderson retires from MLB after Mississippi JUCO helped pave his path
08/10/2026

Tim Anderson retires from MLB after Mississippi JUCO helped pave his path

Tim Anderson, who only played college baseball because a Mississippi community college took a chance on him, has retired after 10 years in the MLB.Anderson was a prospect from Alabama with little appeal to colleges, but East Central Community College gave him a chance to play – with a scholarship in

Mississippi nonprofit expands alligator hunts for children with disabilities
08/10/2026

Mississippi nonprofit expands alligator hunts for children with disabilities

A South Mississippi nonprofit will take a record 44 young people with disabilities alligator hunting this season, giving participants the chance to experience one of Mississippi’s most challenging outdoor traditions.Southern Outdoors Unlimited is a Mississippi nonprofit that connects participants wi

Gulfport man sentenced to 35 years for killing 16-year-old in 2024 shooting
08/10/2026

Gulfport man sentenced to 35 years for killing 16-year-old in 2024 shooting

A Gulfport man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder and shooting into a dwelling.On Feb. 12, 2024, officers with the Gulfport Police Department responded to a shooting around 2:30 a.m. at a home on Kenwood Drive. Upon arrival, they found a residence

Ole Miss to honor legendary QB Archie Manning with statue
08/10/2026

Ole Miss to honor legendary QB Archie Manning with statue

Archie Manning is widely considered the patriarch of Football’s First Family. His legacy spans time as a dynamic dual-threat quarterback in college at Ole Miss and in the NFL, along with his sons Peyton and Eli winning multiple Super Bowls and his grandson Arch emerging as a regarded signal caller.T

Pair of Mississippians advance to ‘America’s Got Talent’ live rounds
08/10/2026

Pair of Mississippians advance to ‘America’s Got Talent’ live rounds

Two Mississippi natives are heading to the live rounds of “America’s Got Talent.”Canton native Ashford Sanders and Columbia native Elsie have taken the stage by storm and advanced in “America’s Got Talent” season 21. As the name suggests, the live rounds are a further step in the large-scale talent

Southwire expanding operations in Starkville with $256 million investment
08/10/2026

Southwire expanding operations in Starkville with $256 million investment

Wire and cable manufacturer Southwire is expanding its operations in Starkville with a $256 million investment.Gov. Tate Reeves announced Monday that the company plans to create 128 new jobs in the Golden Triangle as part of the investment. Founded in 1950, Southwire is one of North America’s larges

Defense tech company chooses Gulfport as autonomous ship testing site
08/10/2026

Defense tech company chooses Gulfport as autonomous ship testing site

Saronic, a defense technology company specializing in autonomous maritime systems, has expanded its operations to Mississippi, establishing a site at the Port of Gulfport to test and commission its Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel, Marauder.On Sunday, the company announced the expansion at an event at

Former NBA guard Monta Ellis named Alcorn State men’s basketball GM
08/10/2026

Former NBA guard Monta Ellis named Alcorn State men’s basketball GM

Yet another Mississippi HBCU is bringing in a former NBA player to be the general manager of its men’s basketball program.After Jackson State made waves in June with the hiring of 14-year professional big man Kendrick Perkins, Alcorn State announced Aug. 7 that former NBA guard Monta Ellis will be i

Byhalia standoff ends with suspect killed by police, woman found dead
08/09/2026

Byhalia standoff ends with suspect killed by police, woman found dead

A nearly 10-hour standoff in Byhalia ended Sunday morning with an armed suspect dead after an officer-involved shooting, while another woman was found dead inside the home, authorities said.The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said officers with the Byhalia Police Department responded around

Drew Brees headlines latest class to enter Pro Football Hall of Fame
08/09/2026

Drew Brees headlines latest class to enter Pro Football Hall of Fame

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Drew Brees stood on stage next to his bronze bust, in front of Who Dat Nation, and took his place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Getting benched three times in the NFL helped him get there.“Marty Schottenheimer, one of the greatest coaches and motivators to ever coach this game

Ole Miss linebacker Suntarine Perkins earns 2026 Chucky Mullins Courage Award
08/08/2026

Ole Miss linebacker Suntarine Perkins earns 2026 Chucky Mullins Courage Award

Homegrown Ole Miss linebacker Suntarine Perkins has been named this year’s Chucky Mullins Courage Award recipient.Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding unveiled the award’s honoree Saturday, with Perkins getting the nod to represent a cause that supersedes what happens on the field. Perkins is the 36th r

‘Let Freedom Ring’ theme announced for 2026 Mississippi State Fair
08/08/2026

‘Let Freedom Ring’ theme announced for 2026 Mississippi State Fair

The 2026 Mississippi State Fair will have a patriotic feel to it, with Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson choosing “Let Freedom Ring” as this year’s theme in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary.“In celebration of 250 Years of American Freedom, for 2026, our entire Mississippi State Fair will b

The MAX in Meridian announces 2026-2027 Hall of Fame class
08/07/2026

The MAX in Meridian announces 2026-2027 Hall of Fame class

The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience – better known as The Max – has announced its 2026-27 Hall of Fame class.The MAX, located in Meridian, is an interactive museum that highlights Mississippi artists and celebrates their contributions to every aspect of the arts.The first of the 2026-2

Pearl woman arrested for allegedly giving drugs to prisoner
08/07/2026

Pearl woman arrested for allegedly giving drugs to prisoner

A Central Mississippi Correctional Facility visitor has been arrested for allegedly giving drugs to a prisoner.On July 11, 50-year-old Cheryl Gooch smuggled contraband in her waistband into the facility in Rankin County while visiting an inmate, according to the Mississippi Department of Corrections

Woman found hanging from tree in Jackson identified, investigation continues
08/06/2026

Woman found hanging from tree in Jackson identified, investigation continues

The identity of a woman found hanging from a tree behind a Jackson home has been released.The woman, who was found dead on Monday night, was identified as 29-year-old Tasia Fortune.Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard previously said that the Jackson Police Department is investigating after the woma