Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts Thanksgiving weather in Mississippi
10/20/2026

Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts Thanksgiving weather in Mississippi

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its weather forecast for Thanksgiving 2026, predicting a mix of sunshine, rain, and snow across the country.But what does the forecast have in store for Mississippi?According to the publication, Thanksgiving Day, which falls on Nov. 26 this year, will bring cool

9 students hospitalized in crash involving Jackson Public Schools bus
10/20/2026

9 students hospitalized in crash involving Jackson Public Schools bus

Nine students are hospitalized following a crash involving a Jackson Public Schools bus.Authorities report that the incident occurred on Forest Hill Road just before 8 a.m. on Tuesday when a vehicle collided with the school bus. 13 students were reportedly on board at the time of the accident.Parame

Lumber manufacturer Barge Forest Products investing $8.3 million in Macon
10/20/2026

Lumber manufacturer Barge Forest Products investing $8.3 million in Macon

A lumber manufacturer is expanding its existing sawmill operations in Macon with an $8.3 million investment.Barge Forest Products, a lumber production company founded in 1985 that serves customers across three continents and the Caribbean, specializes in high-quality southern yellow pine lumber, wit

DPS, FBI investigating potential threats to Mississippi Gulf Coast schools
10/20/2026

DPS, FBI investigating potential threats to Mississippi Gulf Coast schools

After a social media threat targeting students and staff at schools on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, multiple school districts are working with law enforcement to investigate.The alleged threat surfaced from a post in a Snapchat group, but the specifics of the threat have not been disclosed.According

Ole Miss QB AJ Maddox arrested on simple domestic violence charge
10/20/2026

Ole Miss QB AJ Maddox arrested on simple domestic violence charge

Ole Miss quarterback Anthony “AJ” Maddox is behind bars on a simple domestic violence charge.According to Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office records, Maddox is accused of using physical force to put a victim in fear of imminent serious bodily harm. Details surrounding the incident are limited at this

47 Mississippi counties under burn ban as dry conditions persist
10/20/2026

47 Mississippi counties under burn ban as dry conditions persist

As cooler temperatures move into Mississippi, a lack of rainfall has prompted burn bans in 47 of the state’s 82 counties.The Mississippi Forestry Commission updated its list of affected counties Tuesday morning. Outdoor burning is prohibited in those areas, including campfires, fire pits, debris bur

Mississippi receiving $35 million for export railroad upgrades
10/19/2026

Mississippi receiving $35 million for export railroad upgrades

The Mississippi Export Railroad Company will receive more than $35 million for infrastructure improvements.Congressman Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) announced Monday that the funding is coming through the Federal Railroad Administration’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements program. The

Entergy Mississippi set to receive $4.2 million for grid improvements
10/19/2026

Entergy Mississippi set to receive $4.2 million for grid improvements

Entergy Mississippi will receive $4.2 million from the federal government to help lower costs for customers.Serving as the largest power supplier in Mississippi, Entergy is set to obtain the funding from the U.S. Department of Energy through the agency’s SPARK initiative. The federal funding is expe

Ole Miss right guard Patrick Kutas named SEC Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week
10/19/2026

Ole Miss right guard Patrick Kutas named SEC Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week

Ole Miss right guard Patrick Kutas is being recognized for a stellar showing in the Rebels’ 31-3 win over Missouri.The conference named Kutas an SEC co-offensive lineman of the week on Monday. Starting at right guard for the sixth time this season and 21st of his career at Ole Miss, Kutas helped the

More details announced for Colom rally featuring Kamala Harris
10/19/2026

More details announced for Colom rally featuring Kamala Harris

Former Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Columbus on Thursday to campaign for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom.Colom, who is seeking to unseat incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, announced that Harris will visit Mississippi for what his campaign described as a “high-energy

Miss Mississippi to promote literacy, healthy habits among elementary students
10/19/2026

Miss Mississippi to promote literacy, healthy habits among elementary students

Miss Mississippi Jane Granberry will use her platform to encourage children to read more, stay active, and build healthy habits.Granberry will visit elementary schools across the state this fall as part of her “Healthy Hearts, Bright Minds” tour. Granberry’s tour is part of a partnership with local

Proposed St. Martin skatepark could become Mississippi’s largest
10/19/2026

Proposed St. Martin skatepark could become Mississippi’s largest

Thirteen-year-old Keegan Schloss has spent the past two years learning to skateboard in Biloxi. When he saw Jackson County’s recently unveiled plans for a permanent skatepark in St. Martin, its size caught him off guard.“I was shocked. I mean, I expected it to be nice, but, like, not that big,” Keeg

Wicker urges Trump to accept Ukraine deal: ‘Please take this win!’
10/19/2026

Wicker urges Trump to accept Ukraine deal: ‘Please take this win!’

U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker is urging President Donald Trump to accept a proposed deal with Ukraine that the Mississippi Republican says could immediately lower fuel prices.Wicker, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, developed the proposal and presented it to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Ze

Southern Miss loses turnover battle in 23-13 loss to Arkansas State
10/18/2026

Southern Miss loses turnover battle in 23-13 loss to Arkansas State

Turnovers killed the Golden Eagles as they dropped their fifth straight game, falling 23-13 to Arkansas State.Southern Miss (1-5, 0-2 Sun Belt) struggled to play clean football all night against the Red Wolves (3-4, 1-2 Sun Belt), something coach Blake Anderson emphasized earlier in the week as a ke