Those on the roads this Memorial Day weekend can expect a heightened law enforcement presence.The Mississippi Highway Patrol announced its 2026 Memorial Day Holiday Travel Period will begin Friday, May 22, at 6 p.m. and conclude Monday, May 25, at midnight. Each year, with an influx of travelers dur
No. 16 Mississippi State’s run in the SEC Tournament has come to an end as the maroon and white fell to No. 4 Georgia, 5-3, on Thursday.After beating Missouri, 12-2, on Wednesday, Mississippi State was unable to keep the momentum alive in the second round. The loss marked the fourth time this season
Rep. Robert Johnson, the minority leader in Mississippi’s House of Representatives, believes many Republicans’ recent interest in redrawing the state’s congressional lines is “kind of strange” considering the way lawmakers handled redistricting just a few years ago.Johnson, appearing on MidDays with
The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is joining some of its peers in offering free admission to military members.After the Two Mississippi Museums – the Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum – announced that they were participating in the 2026 Blue Star Museums progr
A man accused of stabbing his stepfather at an automobile plant in north Mississippi is in the custody of law enforcement.The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office reported that 25-year-old Martez Orr is charged with aggravated assault following a heated argument that escalated at the Volvo plant in Byha
Just under 76% of Mississippi’s third graders passed the initial state reading assessment during the 2025-26 school year.The Mississippi Department of Education reported Thursday that 75.6%, or 24,118, of third-grade pupils cleared the initial administration of the reading test. A total of 31,887 st
A former Mississippi police officer is behind bars on bribery charges.According to Breezy News, former Carthage police officer Howard Cole was taken into custody on May 13 and charged with bribery and conspiracy as a law enforcement officer.Carthage Police Chief Billy McMillan told the publication h
Mississippi native and All-American running back Ahmad Hardy is on the road to recovery after being shot in his home state.In a 14-second video posted by the official University of Missouri’s football account, Hardy told fans and supporters that he had started rehabilitation efforts with the goal of
Moses, a disabled Gulf Coast box turtle at Mississippi Aquarium, now wheels around freely. His transportation abilities were made possible by the determination and passion of a compassionate coral laboratory aquarist.Aquarium officials explained that Moses has “significant mobility impairments” due
Mississippi has unveiled a statewide plan to navigate the ever-evolving roadmap of artificial intelligence with the overarching goal of boosting its workforce.Gov. Tate Reeves announced the Mississippi Statewide AI Framework on Thursday, articulating priorities and providing a structured, stage-by-s
Mississippi’s shrimp season is less than a week away.The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has set the opening date of the 2026-27 shrimp season in state territorial waters for 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26. All state regulations will be in effect, and all boats engaged in catching or transport
Previously departed Ole Miss coaches are continuing to meet up in Baton Rouge as Lane Kiffin rounds out his inaugural assistant coaching pool ahead of his first season at LSU.Kiffin, who was the head coach at Ole Miss for the past six years before an ugly break-up ahead of this past season’s College
Mississippi is investing $5 million to help low-income families pay for child care.The Mississippi Department of Human Services announced Wednesday that the funding will come from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and will be administered through the agency’s division of ear
All six members of Mississippi’s congressional delegation are urging President Donald Trump to approve a recent request by Gov. Tate Reeves for federal aid in the aftermath of a tornado outbreak earlier this month.In a letter to the president, U.S. Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker, along with
Despite a lengthy rain delay in Montgomery, the Southern Miss baseball team rallied to beat Georgia State, 7-6, in its Sun Belt Tournament opener on Wednesday night.The No. 8 nationally ranked Golden Eagles trailed 4-2 going into the fifth inning but scored at least one run in their final four frame
Tupelo High School is bringing a championship-winning coach to town with the announcement that Cliff Little will lead the boys’ basketball program.The Tupelo Public School District announced Little’s hiring on social media Wednesday afternoon, calling it a “big-time hire.” The longtime Biggersville
Ole Miss and Mississippi State have punched tickets to the NCAA championship in men’s golf.The Rebels will look to go the distance after making it to the finals and landing in third place a year ago, while the Bulldogs are championship bound for the second time in four years. Both teams advanced aft
The tradition lives on. Mississippians will soon be able to hear from some of their elected officials and candidates making their case for a shot at political office during the upcoming Neshoba County Fair.Highlighted by former President Ronald Reagan’s famous stump speech at Founder’s Square in 198
No. 16 Mississippi State clicked on all cylinders on Wednesday, annihilating Missouri 12-2 in a shortened SEC Tournament battle.Valincius, though pronounced differently for the two Bulldog brothers, was a name called frequently in the postseason matchup, with Tomas shining on the mound and Vytas bei
The largest bank headquartered in Mississippi has made a significant donation to fund cancer research in the state.Trustmark announced Wednesday a $2 million commitment to support the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Cancer Center and Research Institute. The funding will go toward an ongoi
While it may not be on congressional redistricting, Mississippi House Speaker Jason White is predicting Gov. Tate Reeves will call a special session to redraw the state’s legislative map before 2027.“I do believe the governor at some point between now and then will call a special session, if nothing
A relatively new city has a new flag.Flowood officials gathered Monday night to unveil and adopt the city’s first municipal flag since being incorporated in 1989.The flag is the product of a design competition between 42 local high schoolers. Students at Hartfield Academy, Jackson Prep, and Northwes
The trial for the man accused of intentionally setting fire to Mississippi’s oldest synagogue has been moved to Aug. 3.U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate on Monday approved a motion by Stephen Spencer Pittman’s legal team to delay the defendant’s trial. Attorneys representing Pittman, who is accused
A man who once took the oath to serve and protect his community is now behind bars for child sex crimes.Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced Tuesday that former Reservoir police officer Rodney Jernigan has been sentenced on two counts of child exploitation. Jernigan was sentenced to 40
