The Neshoba County Fair is notorious for horse racing, with ESPN making a special trip to Mississippi last year to highlight the festivities. This year, the jockeying transcended horse racing, maneuvering into the world of politics, where two elected officials used one of the state’s most prominent
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is term-limited, and he is well aware of the looming 2027 statewide elections that are approaching. During his time at the stump at the Neshoba County Fair on Thursday, the Republican governor articulated his ideal candidate to succeed him as the state’s top elected offi
Mississippi has reached a record high of 79 farmers markets – nearly one for each of its 82 counties. But Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson says while that milestone is worth celebrating, the state must take bigger steps to protect and strengthen its food supply.Before delivering his annual stump
Two Mississippi lottery players will be cashing in on six-figure wins.Two separate $100,000 prizes were won in just five days – one through the Powerball and another on a scratch-off ticket.The first win came from the Saturday, June 20, Powerball drawing. The lucky winner purchased the ticket at Fas
During his annual stump speech at the Neshoba County Fair, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann spent much of his more than 15 minutes behind the podium highlighting education policy while also offering a few noteworthy comments on congressional redistricting.On education, the Republican touted legislative acc
Former state Sen. Philip Moran and his son, former Diamondhead Councilman Alan Moran, were sentenced to prison after being convicted in a Hancock County case involving their attempt to persuade a stalking victim of the younger Moran to drop charges.Circuit Judge Christopher Schmidt sentenced Philip
Congressional midterms are 132 days away, and candidates looking to unseat incumbents in Mississippi had unfettered access to the audience at one of the state’s most prominent political stumps on WednesdayThe Neshoba County Fair opened the first of its two-day lineup of political speaking with elect
Ole Miss and head baseball coach Mike Bianco are finalizing a new four-year contract.The update follows the Rebels’ recent College World Series run and was first reported by Chase Parham with 247Sports. Bianco, who just concluded his 26th campaign with the red and blue, helped lead the club to a 41-
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is continuing to assess damage from severe storms and flooding brought to the state last week by remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur. But as of Wednesday, nearly 250 homes and a dozen businesses across nine counties were reporting damage.MEMA provided the fo
Gov. Tate Reeves has set special elections following the deaths of two state lawmakers.Reeves is asking voters in both House District 70 (part of Hinds County) and House District 77 (parts of Rankin and Simpson counties) to go to the ballot box on Nov. 3. They will be voting to fill vacancies create
State Treasurer David McRae is seeking a third term, he announced in front of hundreds of fairgoers at the Neshoba County Fair on Wednesday.McRae, a Republican, took to the podium for his annual speech and touted several accomplishments – including a record $170 million in unclaimed money being retu
Eager to lessen the chaos of the transfer portal era and court fights with players trying to extend their careers, the NCAA approved a new eligibility model for Division I athletes on Tuesday that will allow five seasons of competition over a five-year period that begins with their full-time enrollm
Ole Miss and Mississippi State have both been invited to compete in the 2027 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series in Arlington, Texas.The Bulldogs will return for the second year in a row to play at Globe Life Field on March 5-7, while the Rebels will make an appearance for the first time. Along with
While the 2026 college baseball season just ended, the 2027 schedule for Southern Miss is beginning to take shape.Southern Miss Athletics announced Tuesday it has accepted an invitation to the 2027 Frisco College Baseball Classic, scheduled for March 5-7 at Riders Field in Frisco, Texas. Joining the
Mississippi’s most prominent political stage will once again be filled with elected officials and candidates looking to make their case to voters during the 137th annual Neshoba County Fair.The podium, situated beneath a wooden pavilion in Founder’s Square, gained national attention when Ronald Reag
Choctaw County defensive lineman Ben’Jarvius Shumaker is seemingly sticking with Ole Miss after one of the most bizarre sequences of events in high school football recruiting history.The four-star prospect had quite the start to this week. After announcing his commitment to play for Pete Golding’s R
The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees approves Delta State’s proposal to separate the College of Business and Aviation into two individual programs.The IHL – a board of trustees that oversees public universities in Mississippi with the goal of preparing students to become
Law enforcement officials are investigating after a dead body was found in the parking lot of a Gulfport casino.The unidentified individual was spotted in a vehicle in the lot of the Beach View Casino Resort along U.S. 90 on Tuesday afternoon, first reported by WLOX. Officials with both the Gulfport
A $12.3 million Medicaid fraud scheme has yielded 11 indictments in Mississippi.Attorney General Lynn Fitch reports that a state court found probable cause to believe the individuals were involved in illegal activity regarding the state’s Medicaid program. The following indictments were announced fo
The 2026 Southern Miss baseball team was both historic and disappointing.The Golden Eagles earned the No. 9 national seed and hosted an NCAA regional for the second consecutive season – the first time in program history Southern Miss has hosted back-to-back regionals. But just like in 2025, the seas
Global electronic manufacturing services provider Keytronic plans to expand its Alcorn County footprint and create 376 new jobs with an $8.89 million investment.Keytronic designs and builds complex electronic and electromechanical products. The company’s Corinth location is a full-service facility w
Mississippi will not be utilizing AI-powered cameras to issue tickets to drivers or spy on motorists, Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell assured after an approved deal between his office and a technology company sparked widespread backlash.During a June 18 meeting, the Mississippi Department of
Gov. Tate Reeves is touting record employment numbers in Mississippi.According to a new release from the governor’s office, the state reached an all-time high of 1,195,400 non-farm jobs in May.Reeves, who has made economic development a cornerstone of his administration, attributed the record job nu
An investigation is underway after a dead body was found in a Jackson creek.Police say an unidentified Black male was found deceased in the water near Adkins Blvd. on Monday. Law enforcement officers were notified about the body during a traffic stop along I-55 Frontage Rd. near Briarwood Dr.Upon ar
