Absentee voting has begun in Mississippi ahead of the upcoming November midterms, but the way ballots are cast early has changed.This past legislative session, state lawmakers passed House Bill 859, a measure that made a significant change to the way absentee ballots are both cast and counted this y
An investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Jackson is underway.The Department of Public Safety reports that state officials are looking into an incident that occurred on Sept. 18. According to law enforcement, a Jackson police officer was in the 1000 block of Raymond Road when he heard mu
The New Orleans Saints rallied from a first-half deficit to defeat the Baltimore Ravens in enemy territory on Sunday.In a showdown between two teams led by young head coaches, it was Kellen Moore’s Saints that went from trailing 14-3 in the second quarter to outscoring Jesse Minter’s Ravens 21-3 th
Ole Miss and Mississippi State opened SEC play with a bang and stellar quarterback play. Because of that, the Rebels were able to move ahead in the rankings, and the Bulldogs made their AP Top 25 debut this season following wins over conference counterparts.Starting in Oxford, Ole Miss (3-0, 1-0 SEC
Southern Miss was flat-out dominated in a 48-20 home loss to UConn on Saturday.The Huskies (2-1) traveled more than 1,300 miles to Hattiesburg on a mission and were successful in coming out victorious in enemy territory. UConn used a balanced offensive attack and a stingy defense to take down the ho
Ole Miss has closure after six years under Lane Kiffin as head coach. The Pete Golding era is hitting its stride, and the memory of Kiffin, now LSU’s coach, can be put to rest, as the No. 8 Rebels downed No. 7 LSU 32-24 in a thriller of an SEC opener.The college football spotlight shone on Oxford al
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Even as South Carolina’s points piled up early, Mississippi State never thought it was out of it — not with the potent offense led by quarterback Kamario Taylor and a defense that stayed focused when backed up near the end zone.Taylor threw for 251 yards and four touchdowns as
Industrial Timber is expanding its operations in Ripley with an investment of more than $2.6 million.The company plans to create 11 jobs as part of its latest project in Mississippi. Industrial Timber is the nation’s largest independent furniture frame manufacturer and supplier of custom wood-based
Law enforcement officials have arrested 12 people in connection with the shooting death of Claiborne County deputy Terrian Bailey.Bailey was fatally shot in the early hours of Sept. 7 while attempting to disperse a large crowd at a convenience store near Hermanville. He was 45 at the time of his pas
Hollandale native Carlisle Clarke has been named CEO of Delta Council.The organization announced Clarke’s new title on Thursday. He is the fourth CEO in Delta Council’s 90-plus year history and joins the organization after serving as vice president at Van Scoyoc Associates, a multi-client lobbying f
A ransom payment was not made in connection with a cyberattack that disrupted systems at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, according to multiple officials.UMMC vice chancellor of health affairs Dr. LouAnn Woodward told SuperTalk Mississippi’s Richard Cross that the state of Mississippi d
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
Morgan Freeman will be College GameDay’s celebrity guest picker during the show’s live airing in Oxford.Freeman, the iconic Mississippi actor known for a multitude of roles in some of the world’s most noteworthy films, will join the show’s panelists to discuss Saturday’s college football slate, incl
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
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
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
Hinds County Chancery Judge Dewayne Thomas has passed away at age 72.Thomas died on Wednesday night. He was the longest-serving chancellor in the court where he presided. Authorities report that his death, though unexpected, appeared to be from natural causes.The late judge was an attorney by trade
She’s choosin’ Oxford, I can tell.Country music superstar Ella Langley will perform at Ole Miss on Thursday night to kick off what’s expected to be a hectic weekend in the college town, with a highly anticipated Saturday football game between the Rebels and LSU on the horizon.Best known for her hit
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
State Auditor Shad White has emphasized that he is strongly considering a run for Mississippi governor, but he is not quite ready to make an announcement regarding his future in politics.Instead, his focus is on tackling his day-to-day affairs in the auditor’s office, while backing Republicans runni
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
State Sen. Chuck Younger is looking to leave his position in the legislature to oversee transportation efforts in north Mississippi.The Republican from Columbus announced Wednesday that he is running for northern district transportation commissioner, a seat current officeholder John Caldwell is depa
Another layer has been added to the conversation surrounding the upcoming rivalry game between Ole Miss and LSU, and tensions have likely escalated.Former Ole Miss and current LSU defensive end Princewill Umanmielen has been served with court papers related to a revenue-sharing contract buyout dispu
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
