The Southern Miss football stadium is getting its first name change in nearly 50 years.M.M. Roberts Stadium will become Renasant Stadium effective Friday, with Mississippi’s Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees approving the move Thursday. The name change follows Southern Miss striking
Things keep getting better for LEGO fans in Mississippi as the Magnolia State is set to get its first-ever Brick Convention.Soon after Mississippians learned the state’s first LEGO Store was coming to Ridgeland, Brick Convention announced it would bring the event to Mississippi for the first time.Th
Former Ole Miss men’s basketball coach Andy Kennedy has been named interim athletics director at his alma mater.UAB announced on Wednesday that it had parted ways with longtime AD Mark Ingraham, who had overseen the Blazers’ athletics programs for 11 years. In the meantime, Kennedy has been tasked w
The ongoing battle between the Mississippi Public Service Commission and the city of Holly Springs over the town’s alleged failure to provide adequate electrical services to its customers continues – this time with state regulators disapproving a judge’s order.On Tuesday, Chancery Judge Larry Little
One of the two Mississippi natives to make it to the live quarterfinal rounds of “America’s Got Talent” on Aug. 18 has been eliminated.Ashford Sanders of Canton was one of seven eliminated in the opening round of the live quarterfinals. Typically, three of the 11 contestants per round move on to the
High school football is finally here, and SuperTalk Mississippi Media is keeping up with every snap throughout the season.STMM is broadcasting 18 games each week on the company’s talk and music stations. Beginning Aug. 21 and continuing through the state championship games, the statewide Mississippi
Six Mississippi college football players were named to the 2026 Black College Football Player of the Year watch list. This year, four Jackson State Tigers made it to the watch list, along with two from Alcorn State.With the honor’s trophy being named after former Mississippi Valley State University
We’re officially one month from the day Oxford will be the focal point of the college football world.Ole Miss, fresh off its first-ever College Football Playoff run, will host LSU — a bitter rival now led by former Rebel head coach Lane Kiffin. And all eyes will be on what unfolds at Vaught-Hemingwa
A woman is facing criminal charges for her alleged role in a hit-and-run involving a school bus.The Yazoo County Sheriff’s Office said that Katherine Coleman is charged with driving while being impaired. Coleman is accused of fleeing the scene of a crash involving her vehicle and a school bus at the
Jackson State athletic director Ashley Robinson is leaving for another SWAC school.The university announced Wednesday that Robinson had accepted the position as vice president and director of athletics at Texas Southern. Robinson held the same position at Jackson State, where he led the Tigers to mo
“Burn, baby burn” will likely ring out at Swayze Field once again, with Ole Miss first baseman Will Furniss announcing a return for a fifth season. Third baseman Judd Utermark also announced intentions to run it back with the Rebels.Both players announced their return on social media on Wednesday. F
High school football is back in Mississippi, and the sports medicine team at the University of Mississippi Medical Center will be prepared for injuries.Dr. Derrick Burgess, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at the hospital, confirmed that there will be a walk-in clinic on Friday nights throughout
Details surrounding one of the favorite gatherings among Delta State football fans have been announced.The 41st annual Pig Pickin’ is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5, with most events taking place at Statesmen Park on the campus in Cleveland. The event will feature a Mississippi Barbecue Network-san
For college baseball fans looking for an early fix, your wish has come true.The Biloxi Shuckers announced Tuesday that both Mississippi State and Southern Miss will play exhibition games at Keesler Federal Park.On Friday, Oct. 9, Mississippi State will play Auburn at 6 p.m. The next day, on Saturday
The Jackson County district attorney has issued a statement following criticism from the family of Nolan Wells’ legal team over how she is handling the investigation into the Ocean Springs teenager’s death.Angel Myers McIlrath, nearly one month after releasing a video statement on July 23, released
Brandon High School has been placed on probation for violating practice rules.Mississippi High School Activities Association Executive Director Rickey Neaves confirmed to SuperTalk Mississippi News on Tuesday that the Bulldogs have been fined and placed on probation for one year for practicing in pa
Mississippi Rep. Trent Kelly is backing a bipartisan effort to overhaul the federal agricultural guest worker program, saying changes to the system are needed to ensure farmers have enough workers to plant and harvest their crops.Kelly, a Republican representing Mississippi’s 1st Congressional Distr
Mississippi is known for its football, and that especially rings true at the two-year college level.The NJCAA released its preseason Division I top 15 on Monday and four Mississippi schools cracked the list.Coming in at No. 3 was Northwest Mississippi Community College. The Rangers had a stellar 202
Mississippians looking to save money on future education or career training expenses now face smaller fees when opening a state-run investment account.State Treasurer David McRae announced that fees have declined by 20% for Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) plans. The fee was charged to
Cheese packaging and transportation company Marathon Cheese is expanding its Booneville operations to create 39 new jobs.The company is investing $326,000 in northeast Mississippi and will expand its existing factory in the region to increase manufacturing capability, including a production line to
Multiple apartment units have been destroyed due to a fire at a DeSoto County complex.The Walls Fire Department confirmed that the blaze broke out at The Crescent at 161 Apartments on Sunday. Multiple first responder agencies arrived at the scene to combat the fire.Officials said one apartment build
Oxford-University Transit is offering free shuttle services this season for Ole Miss football games.OUTransit covers both the city of Oxford and the University of Mississippi and will use its fixed-route system on Saturdays this fall to provide free transportation from distant parking.The shuttle pi
One student was hospitalized following a crash involving a school bus in Columbus.The Columbus Municipal School District reported that the bus was involved in a two-vehicle accident on Monday around 7:20 a.m. Officials said the wreck occurred at the intersection of Winterset Drive and North Gaywood
Mississippi lawmakers will begin traveling the state this week to meet with members of the public during a month’s worth of hearings ahead of an expected redrawing of several voter maps.A joint committee created by Republicans Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and House Speaker Jason White will begin public
