A workplace death in Pontotoc County is under investigation.Officials confirmed that an unidentified man died at the Ashley Furniture plant in Ecru on Wednesday afternoon. The victim, who was working as a subcontractor, is reported to have fallen through the facility’s roof and died at the scene.“We
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Associated Press on Wednesday declared Democrat Scott Colom the winner in the race forU.S. Senate in Mississippiafter several counties reportedupdated results— including provisional ballots that are typically among the last to be counted.Colom led Republican incumbent Sen. Cind
Mississippi State University’s efforts to build a new home for the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library picked up some major steam, courtesy of a generous donation.University alum Richard C. Adkerson and his family’s foundation donated $10 million to Mississippi State to rehome the library. Adkerso
Democrat Scott Colom has made Mississippi history, unseating Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in a race that remained undecided for eight days after the polls closed.The Associated Press called the race Wednesday afternoon, with Colom leading by approximately 4,700 votes with 99% of ballots cou
Mississippi State is working to finalize a multi-million-dollar deal to retain star quarterback Kamario Taylor.According to multiple reports, along with independent sourcing, Taylor and the Bulldogs are finalizing a deal worth at least $7.5 million with extra incentives included. The deal comes just
A data center company is gifting millions of dollars to schools in Meridian.On Wednesday, Compass Datacenters announced a one-time $5 million donation to the Meridian Public School District to support teachers, students, and overall education in the area.“This investment reaches our teachers, our st
Two arrests have been made after law enforcement in Rankin County seized roughly 18 kilograms of cocaine.On Tuesday, a Rankin County deputy assigned to criminal interdiction stopped a vehicle along U.S. Highway 49 for a traffic violation. Additional interdiction officers from the Rankin County Sheri
A Mississippi inmate has been relocated after allegedly attempting to escape a state-run prison.The Mississippi Department of Corrections reported that inmate Christopher Davis, 46, attempted to escape the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility on Monday night. Jail staff said they discovered Dav
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans reelected South Dakota Sen. John Thune as their leader Tuesday after a tense day of private discussions about steep losses in the midterm elections that cost them their majority.Thune was always expected to prevail, as he is popular with his GOP colleagues and wa
Ole Miss made history in Tuesday night’s 91-51 beatdown of Southeastern Louisiana. For the first time since the 1955-56 season, the Rebels scored more than 90 points in their first three matchups.While the offense had no issue putting points on the board, it was the Rebels’ defense that paved the wa
A week ago, Ole Miss was squarely in the College Football Playoff picture. Today, the Rebels are now on the outside looking in at an opportunity to be among the 12-team field competing for a national title.After suffering a daunting 42-7 defeat to Georgia on Saturday, Ole Miss (6-3, 4-3 SEC) plummet
Ahead of Veterans Day, U.S. Rep. Michael Guest has introduced a resolution honoring America’s veterans and encouraging Americans to recognize their service and sacrifice during Wednesday’s holiday.The resolution, introduced Monday by the Mississippi Republican, is cosponsored by more than 80 members
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio won the race Tuesday to serve as House Republican leader as the GOP prepares for its new role in the minority.Jordan, who serves as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, defeated Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana in a secret ballot election of Republicans
The Mississippi High School Activities Association has announced the 2026 Mr. Football award recipients from each of the state’s seven classifications.Presented by CSpire, the winners are:Class 1A: QB Jatyius Adams, LumbertonClass 2A: QB Chase Craft, HeidelbergClass 3A: RB Yoshawn Hudson, WinonaClas
Mississippi Christian University is investigating a weekend burglary at one of its residence halls.In an email obtained by SuperTalk Mississippi News, the school’s director of public safety, Mike Warren, notified students and staff that an unidentified individual entered multiple dorm rooms in the e
Fabrication contractor Universal Services is expanding its operations in Greene County with a $4.25 million investment.The Mississippi Development Authority announced Tuesday that the company plans to create 25 new jobs to build upon its existing production in Leakesville.Universal Services provides
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation is introducing a new style of instant-win game later this month.Fast Play, the lottery’s newest game offering, will launch Sunday, Nov. 22, giving players the chance to win prizes immediately without scratching tickets, selecting numbers, or waiting for drawing re
Mississippians and folks nationwide can now enjoy Topgolf at the lowest price ever, and not just for a limited time.On Monday, the golf entertainment company announced it is lowering gameplay prices by over 20% across all U.S. venues. Topgolf emphasized that the change is not temporary, and guests d
The University of Mississippi’s pockets just got lighter thanks to fan behavior in the Rebels’ blowout home loss to Georgia.The Southeastern Conference announced Monday that Ole Miss will be penalized $250,000 for the interruption caused by fans throwing trash onto the field at Vaught-Hemingway Stad
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Josh Hubbard scored 14 points and surpassed 2,000 in his career to lead Mississippi State to a 98-57 victory over Jackson State on Monday night.Hubbard hit a jumper with 17:10 to play for his 2,000th point, and then split a pair of free throws with 15:16 remaining that stret
Former Ole Miss great C.J. Johnson is now the head football coach at Holmes Community College.The Bulldogs promoted Johnson, who most recently served as assistant head coach and defensive coordinator, after former head man Marcus Wood’s retirement.“Choosing C.J. Johnson as our next head football coa
A viral video appearing to show two college-aged females making racially offensive gestures in front of a doorbell camera of a Black individual’s apartment is under investigation by the University of Mississippi.The video in question was posted to the social media platform TikTok by Ole Miss student
The Northwest Mississippi Community College volleyball team continues to make history.Building on their historic 36-0 regular season and Region 23 championship, the Lady Rangers won the Gulf South District championship on Sunday, becoming the first team in Mississippi to qualify for the NJCAA Divisi
Absences are on the decline in local public schools, a report from the Mississippi Department of Education found.The agency reported that Mississippi public school districts tallied 243,766 fewer student absences in August and September 2026 than in August and September 2025 — a 24% decline. Total a
