3rd arrest made in connection with deaths of missing Jackson teens
04/24/2026

3rd arrest made in connection with deaths of missing Jackson teens

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.

NWS: Most of Mississippi at risk for severe weather this weekend
04/24/2026

NWS: Most of Mississippi at risk for severe weather this weekend

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

2 arrests made in connection with deaths of missing Jackson teens
04/23/2026

2 arrests made in connection with deaths of missing Jackson teens

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

Compass Datacenters lands first tenant with $100 million investment
04/22/2026

Compass Datacenters lands first tenant with $100 million investment

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

Players from Mississippi schools most likely to be selected in NFL Draft
04/22/2026

Players from Mississippi schools most likely to be selected in NFL Draft

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

Thrasher Attendance Center suspends football program due to lack of players
04/22/2026

Thrasher Attendance Center suspends football program due to lack of players

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

World’s largest wiener dog race returns to Starkville this weekend
04/22/2026

World’s largest wiener dog race returns to Starkville this weekend

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

Backlog in liquor, wine deliveries frustrates retailers in Mississippi
04/22/2026

Backlog in liquor, wine deliveries frustrates retailers in Mississippi

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

Hit rock band Daughtry headlining Pearl Day this weekend
04/21/2026

Hit rock band Daughtry headlining Pearl Day this weekend

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