The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a pair of fatal crashes over the Labor Day enforcement period.According to MHP, the holiday enforcement period ran from Friday, Sept. 4, through Monday, Sept. 7. Troopers investigated 136 crashes and assisted 88 motorists. Officials reported that deadly wr
The 12th annual Mississippi Book Festival is coming to Jackson later this month with another day chock-full of all things literature.The book fest brings readers from across the country for author panels, book signings, workshops, and more. Last year, more than 23,000 readers visited the festival to
The Mississippi Mud Monsters have a new general manager — and it is quite the familiar face.On Tuesday, the Frontier League club announced that David Kerr had been promoted to the position. Kerr joined the Mud Monsters as assistant general manager in 2024 and helped build the organization ahead of i
Ole Miss stayed put at No. 9 in the Associated Press Top 25 after a nail-biting 41-38 win over No. 24 Louisville to kick off year one of the Pete Golding era.Trusted placekicker Lucas Carneiro drilled a 48-yard walk-off kick to lead the Rebels to victory in the only ranked-on-ranked matchup of the f
Leaders of the Southeastern Conference will meet Thursday to discuss whether to take the extraordinary step of kicking LSU out of the league in the wake of an ugly feud over whether players who spent time in the NFL should be allowed back on the team’s roster this season.On Tuesday, the SEC amended
Northwest Mississippi Community College kicked off a yearlong celebration marking its 100th anniversary with a ceremony Tuesday on its Senatobia campus.The Centennial Kickoff Celebration included the dedication of a historical marker, the unveiling of a portrait honoring Dean James P. McCormick, and
State Sen. Briggs Hopson is not seeking another term in the legislature and has quashed talks of a potential run for attorney general.The Republican from Vicksburg announced on social media that he is not seeking a sixth term in the 2027 election cycle. He also removed his name from possible content
A man passed away after an apparent drowning incident in Tishomingo County on Labor Day.Officials confirmed that 44-year-old Steven Hopper drowned in Pickwick Lake after falling off a cliff and into the water. Hopper was reportedly swimming with friends at the lake and took an approximately 15-foot
A Natchez man has been charged with three counts of aggravated assault domestic violence after an incident involving two women and an infant.On Sept. 4, deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on East Sulinda Street around 8:45 p.m. When they arrived, the disturbance they
A suspect who allegedly killed two people inside the AT&T store at Crossroads Mall in Gulfport on Monday has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of shooting into a crowd.According to witnesses, 71-year-old Samuel Jerome Andrews of Harrison County pulled up to the curb o
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the shooting death of a Claiborne County sheriff’s deputy.The Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office announced the reward Monday night, less than 24 hours after Deputy Terrian
Following a three-interception performance in Southern Miss’ season-opening win over Alcorn State, defensive back Kobi Albert is being honored by the Sun Belt.The conference announced its first slate of weekly awards for the 2026 season, naming Albert as its Defensive Player of the Week. Coastal Car
The LEGO scene in Mississippi continues to grow, with the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science’s newest exhibit coming later this month and using the popular toy bricks.“Sean Kenney’s Animal Super Powers Made with LEGO Bricks” will bring a plethora of skillfully crafted animals to life in the Jacks
Ole Miss wide receiver Deuce Alexander and kicker Lucas Carneiro each won SEC weekly awards following the No. 9 Rebels’ thrilling 41-38 win against No. 24 Louisville on Sunday.Alongside LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt, Alexander earned the honor of SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week for his stellar per
Sumrall High School is mourning the loss of Chance Daniels, a standout football player for the Bobcats.Daniels was identified by the Jefferson Davis County coroner as the victim of a late Sunday night shooting and car crash. According to law enforcement, the shooting happened at approximately 11:30
Lucas Carneiro connected on a 48-yard field goal to lift No. 9 Ole Miss to a 41-38 victory over No. 24 Louisville in the Music City Kickoff, getting year one of the Pete Golding era off on the right side of the win column.Ole Miss (1-0) led 38-24 with under five minutes remaining in the fourth quart
Madalyn Sullivan finished as first-runner up in the Miss America’s Teen competition Saturday night in Palm Beach, Fla.Sullivan, Miss Mississippi’s Teen, competed in a week’s worth of events leading up to the finals, including interviews, a talent portion, preliminary competitions, and appearances. T
Behind a program-record 762 yards of offense and five touchdowns from quarterback Kamario Taylor, Mississippi State demolished Louisiana-Monroe 62-13 to open the season on Saturday night.Taylor accounted for 413 total yards of offense, completing 22 of 34 passes for 354 yards and four touchdowns whi
Game one of the Blake Anderson era in Hattiesburg ended with a win as Southern Miss routed Alcorn State 49-3.Defensive back Kobi Albert helped Southern Miss (1-0) have ample scoring opportunities with three interceptions in their season opener at Renasant Stadium. Alcorn State (1-1) quarterback Jayl
Harrison County has added roughly 30,000 residents since 2010, and local officials say continued growth and development are increasing demands on infrastructure and public services.County leaders highlighted investments in public safety, infrastructure, mental health services and programs for older
A federal employee is dead following a workplace accident in Itawamba County.Officials report that Scott Pannell, 42, died near the banks of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway on Wednesday afternoon. A tree is reported to have killed Pannell while supervising a cleanup project.Pannell worked for the U
Former Attala County School District Superintendent Bryan Weaver has been found guilty of the 2023 murder of his wife.A jury found Weaver, 49, to be responsible for shooting and killing his wife, Tracy, inside their home. The incident was initially labeled an accident until the victim’s body underwe
Mississippi State University graduate Adam Telle now oversees U.S. Army operations.President Trump on Thursday named Telle as the acting Army secretary. The move follows the departure of Dan Driscoll, who had reportedly clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the ongoing military conflict b
The Mississippi State Department of Health is again recognizing the month of September as Infant Mortality Awareness Month with the goal of reducing the number of babies that die in their first year.According to the MSDH, the infant mortality rate is a prominent issue that has plagued Mississippi fo
