Mississippi gas prices jump as Middle East conflict drives oil higher
07/23/2026

Mississippi gas prices jump as Middle East conflict drives oil higher

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, Americans are once again paying more at the pump.For the first time in more than a month, the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has climbed above $4, according to AAA. The average reached $4.09 on Thursday, up 15 cents from a week ago, a

Lumberton businesses move forward after city finalizes liquor regulations
07/23/2026

Lumberton businesses move forward after city finalizes liquor regulations

Lumberton city leaders have finalized regulations for liquor sales, and local entrepreneurs are already moving forward with plans to open new restaurants and bars.During the 2026 legislative session, lawmakers designated Lumberton as a qualified resort area, effective July 1. The bill was sponsored

Chambliss, Lacy supporting each other amid Ole Miss Heisman push
07/23/2026

Chambliss, Lacy supporting each other amid Ole Miss Heisman push

Ole Miss has not one but two Heisman hopefuls going into the upcoming college football season, and the university’s athletics department has kicked off a campaign to promote both players for the crown jewel of awards.Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy walked into SEC Media Days on Wednesday as two of

SIP Manufacturing to create 187 jobs in DeSoto County with $100M investment
07/23/2026

SIP Manufacturing to create 187 jobs in DeSoto County with $100M investment

Beverage packaging company SIP Manufacturing is looking to create 187 new jobs in DeSoto County with an investment of more than $100 million.The Mississippi Development Authority announced Wednesday that the canning and bottling business is setting up shop in Southaven. According to the company, SIP

Golding goes off-script, impresses in debut appearance at SEC Media Days
07/23/2026

Golding goes off-script, impresses in debut appearance at SEC Media Days

Pete Golding did not disappoint during his SEC Media Days debut, at least the talk in Tampa has suggested.The Ole Miss head coach, heading into his first regular season in that position, was authentic, humorous, and even off-script when discussing changes he’s made since taking over the Rebels progr

Warrior Bonfire Program to host 9th annual charity event in Ridgeland
07/23/2026

Warrior Bonfire Program to host 9th annual charity event in Ridgeland

Warrior Bonfire Program is hosting its ninth annual Mississippi charity event next month to support Purple Heart combat veterans.The nationwide organization is tailored to help post-9/11 Purple Heart recipients in their journey to recovery and returning to the community. As the oldest military award

Beth Israel arson suspect has trial date set
07/23/2026

Beth Israel arson suspect has trial date set

The man accused of setting fire to Mississippi’s Beth Israel synagogue will stand trial on Oct. 15, a federal judge decided Wednesday.After a second continuance was granted earlier this month, U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate set the trial date for Stephen Spencer Pittman. The 19-year-old is facing

One dead after officer-involved shooting in Tupelo
07/22/2026

One dead after officer-involved shooting in Tupelo

One person was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Tupelo on Wednesday.According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, officers were responding to a domestic violence call in the area of Ruffwood Drive. When they arrived, a subject displayed a weapon toward them. Officers discharged

Nolan Wells’ independent autopsy lists cause of death as ‘undetermined’
07/22/2026

Nolan Wells’ independent autopsy lists cause of death as ‘undetermined’

The preliminary findings from an independent autopsy on the body of Nolan Wells lists the Ocean Springs teenager’s cause of death as “undetermined pending investigation,” his family’s attorney announced during a press conference Wednesday morning.Wells, 18, traveled to Horn Island by boat with frien

SEC head official outlines 2026 college football rule changes
07/21/2026

SEC head official outlines 2026 college football rule changes

With a detailed presentation during SEC Media Days, the conference’s coordinator of football officials, John McDaid, outlined several rule changes that will take effect for the 2026 college football season.The first two changes were relatively straightforward.Offensive pass interference will now car

FEMA announces another $26M for January ice storm recovery in Mississippi
07/21/2026

FEMA announces another $26M for January ice storm recovery in Mississippi

The federal government continues to reimburse cities and counties in Mississippi impacted by the state’s worst winter weather event in more than three decades.Winter Storm Fern struck the state in late January, impacting more than half of Mississippi’s counties by downing power lines, destroying tre

U.S. military identifies soldier killed disarming a drone in Iraq
07/21/2026

U.S. military identifies soldier killed disarming a drone in Iraq

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military on Tuesday identified a soldier who was killed while disarming an Iranian drone in Iraq as a 30-year-old from North Carolina.The military said it was investigating the death of Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton of Fayetteville during a controlled detonation on Sunday