Gov. Reeves signs agreement to strengthen Mississippi forests
09/17/2026

Gov. Reeves signs agreement to strengthen Mississippi forests

Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a shared stewardship agreement to strengthen Mississippi’s forests.Headed by the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), the Shared Stewardship Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) brings together the State of Mississippi with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Servi

2 Mississippi lawmakers honored for efforts in passing biomarker testing bill
09/17/2026

2 Mississippi lawmakers honored for efforts in passing biomarker testing bill

A pair of Mississippi lawmakers have been recognized for moving legislation advancing healthcare for cancer patients across the finish line.Rep. Sam Creekmore, R-New Albany, and Sen. Walter Michel, R-Ridgeland, received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award for their advocacy for Jill’s Law this

Ground broken on major Mississippi River cruise dock in Natchez
09/17/2026

Ground broken on major Mississippi River cruise dock in Natchez

New cruise opportunities on the Mississippi River are coming to Natchez.American Cruise Lines and the city of Natchez broke ground on a new major cruise dock on the Mississippi River. This investment in Natchez’s tourism future marks the cruise line’s largest infrastructure project to date.“Natchez

Cleveland’s Leña ranked No. 38 pizzeria in the world
09/17/2026

Cleveland’s Leña ranked No. 38 pizzeria in the world

For travelers wanting an authentic taste of Italian pizza, the obvious choice is to fly across the pond to indulge in the real thing, right? That, or just go to Leña Pizza + Bagels in the Mississippi Delta.On Wednesday, Leña owner and founder Marisol Doyle received recognition in Naples, Italy, when

Simpson County man found dead in trunk
09/16/2026

Simpson County man found dead in trunk

A man in Simpson County was found dead inside the trunk of a car early Tuesday morning.According to the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office, officers received a call from a passerby around 6:40 a.m. on Sept. 15 reporting a suspicious vehicle parked on Goshen Road. The caller stated that no one was visib

Mississippi’s STAR Program enters new age under Cook Foundation
09/16/2026

Mississippi’s STAR Program enters new age under Cook Foundation

Mississippi’s youngest and brightest will continue to be recognized for their academic excellence, along with the teachers who shape them, under a new organization.The Mississippi Business Alliance (MSBA) Foundation and the Kelly Gene Cook Sr. Charitable Foundation, Inc. have jointly announced that

Crash involving Lowndes County school bus leaves 18 injured
09/16/2026

Crash involving Lowndes County school bus leaves 18 injured

A crash involving a Mississippi school bus left 18 people injured.Officials report that the wreck occurred on Tuesday around 3:15 p.m. An individual driving a Honda Civic is said to have pulled out in front of a Lowndes County School District bus traveling along Highway 45.The collision reportedly k

Extra security planned for Lane Kiffin’s return to Ole Miss
09/16/2026

Extra security planned for Lane Kiffin’s return to Ole Miss

Lane Kiffin stirred up quite the controversy when he left a College Football Playoff team for one of its staunch rivals. Now, his inevitable return to his former stomping grounds has garnered widespread attention, and extra security is likely necessary for what is expected to be a circus of a weeken

Mississippi rural hospitals receive $3.75 million to address staffing needs
09/15/2026

Mississippi rural hospitals receive $3.75 million to address staffing needs

The federal government is sending millions of dollars to Mississippi to help healthcare providers maintain adequate staffing.U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced Tuesday that 20 rural hospitals and health providers in Mississippi will receive $3.75 million in federal grants to help sustain

Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms
09/15/2026

Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to restrict mail ballots for the midterm elections, capping a flurry of last-minute legal action with voting already underway.The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same processes t

Federal investigation into Natchez helicopter crash underway
09/15/2026

Federal investigation into Natchez helicopter crash underway

A federal investigation is underway following a helicopter crash in Natchez.Local law enforcement responded to the parking lot of a former casino on D.A. Biglane on Sunday evening after a Robinson R44 overturned. The pilot, local obstetrician Dr. Frank Guedon, told The Natchez Democrat that the heli

Mississippi high school mourning the shooting death of student-athlete
09/15/2026

Mississippi high school mourning the shooting death of student-athlete

A Mississippi high school and local community are mourning the death of a student-athlete.The Panola County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that Kentavious Doyle, 17, was shot and killed on Saturday afternoon. The fatal gunfire reportedly rang out at the Jimmy Jones Trailer Park on Highway 51 in Como

State Rep. Sam Mims not seeking reelection in 2027
09/14/2026

State Rep. Sam Mims not seeking reelection in 2027

State Rep. Sam Mims is not seeking reelection next year.The Republican, who represents District 97 in the Mississippi House of Representatives, announced Monday that his time in the legislature will come to an end after the upcoming session. Mims’ district spans Adams, Amite, Franklin, and Pike Coun

Bond denied for man accused of killing Jackson woman found hanging
09/14/2026

Bond denied for man accused of killing Jackson woman found hanging

Bond has been denied for the man accused of killing a woman found hanging in Jackson.Jarques Ratliff, 51, pled not guilty in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, 24, during a Monday court appearance. He was arrested and charged with murder on Sept. 11 after the State Medical Examiner’s Office