Mississippi rural hospitals receive $3.75 million to address staffing needs
09/15/2026

Mississippi rural hospitals receive $3.75 million to address staffing needs

The federal government is sending millions of dollars to Mississippi to help healthcare providers maintain adequate staffing.U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced Tuesday that 20 rural hospitals and health providers in Mississippi will receive $3.75 million in federal grants to help sustain

Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms
09/15/2026

Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to restrict mail ballots for the midterm elections, capping a flurry of last-minute legal action with voting already underway.The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same processes t

Federal investigation into Natchez helicopter crash underway
09/15/2026

Federal investigation into Natchez helicopter crash underway

A federal investigation is underway following a helicopter crash in Natchez.Local law enforcement responded to the parking lot of a former casino on D.A. Biglane on Sunday evening after a Robinson R44 overturned. The pilot, local obstetrician Dr. Frank Guedon, told The Natchez Democrat that the heli

Mississippi high school mourning the shooting death of student-athlete
09/15/2026

Mississippi high school mourning the shooting death of student-athlete

A Mississippi high school and local community are mourning the death of a student-athlete.The Panola County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that Kentavious Doyle, 17, was shot and killed on Saturday afternoon. The fatal gunfire reportedly rang out at the Jimmy Jones Trailer Park on Highway 51 in Como

State Rep. Sam Mims not seeking reelection in 2027
09/14/2026

State Rep. Sam Mims not seeking reelection in 2027

State Rep. Sam Mims is not seeking reelection next year.The Republican, who represents District 97 in the Mississippi House of Representatives, announced Monday that his time in the legislature will come to an end after the upcoming session. Mims’ district spans Adams, Amite, Franklin, and Pike Coun

Bond denied for man accused of killing Jackson woman found hanging
09/14/2026

Bond denied for man accused of killing Jackson woman found hanging

Bond has been denied for the man accused of killing a woman found hanging in Jackson.Jarques Ratliff, 51, pled not guilty in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, 24, during a Monday court appearance. He was arrested and charged with murder on Sept. 11 after the State Medical Examiner’s Office

Police arrest man accused of directing threat at Southern Miss football game
09/14/2026

Police arrest man accused of directing threat at Southern Miss football game

A Hattiesburg man accused of directing a terrorist threat in a social media post centered around a Southern Miss football game has been arrested.24-year-old La’Damien Hutchins was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service in Poplarville on Sept. 10 after a threat he reportedly made online that

Dart bests Dak as Giants down Cowboys 28-20 on Sunday Night Football
09/14/2026

Dart bests Dak as Giants down Cowboys 28-20 on Sunday Night Football

The New York Giants and former Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart earned a week one victory over the Dallas Cowboys and former Mississippi State signal caller Dak Prescott.New York downed Dallas 28-20 in the first Sunday Night Football matchup of the regular season. Dart led the Giants offensively wit

Mermaids coming to Mississippi Aquarium for family-friendly festivities
09/14/2026

Mermaids coming to Mississippi Aquarium for family-friendly festivities

Mystical sea creatures will make their way to Mississippi Aquarium to entertain the public.Officials with the aquarium in Gulfport announced that mermaids will be on site for two weekends of dive performances, meet-and-greets, and family-friendly activities. From Sept. 25-27 and Oct. 2-4, guests can

Ole Miss-LSU will be first top-10 battle in Oxford since 2014
09/13/2026

Ole Miss-LSU will be first top-10 battle in Oxford since 2014

It’s official. Vaught-Hemingway Stadium will host the first matchup between two top-10 teams since a 2014 battle between Ole Miss and Auburn.Pete Golding’s Rebels moved up to No. 8 in the latest Associated Press Top 25, as Lane Kiffin’s LSU team landed a spot ahead at No. 7 in the rankings, setting

Southern Miss overwhelmed by Auburn in 43-8 loss
09/13/2026

Southern Miss overwhelmed by Auburn in 43-8 loss

There was no mistaking whose field Southern Miss was playing on Saturday night at Jordan-Hare Stadium.Auburn (2-0) dominated Southern Miss (1-1) early and often, defeating the Golden Eagles 43-8. It was Auburn’s first home game of the season, and the Tigers showed up for the crowd of more than 88,00

Mississippi State stomps Minnesota 38-13 in largest road win since 2021
09/13/2026

Mississippi State stomps Minnesota 38-13 in largest road win since 2021

Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor continues to shine as the Bulldogs cruised past Minnesota 38-13, marking the team’s largest road win since 2021.Taylor looked unfazed against the home Golden Gophers, completing 16 of 22 passes for 227yards and three touchdowns. The dual-threat also had 8

Man arrested, charged with murder in death of Jackson woman found hanging
09/12/2026

Man arrested, charged with murder in death of Jackson woman found hanging

An arrest has been made in connection with the death of a woman found hanging in Jackson.Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney confirmed Friday that 51-year-old Jarques Ratliff, also known as “Jock,” was taken into custody after authorities executed two search warrants for his arrest. Ratliff, who w

Mississippi teen overcomes health challenges to harvest 12-foot alligator
09/11/2026

Mississippi teen overcomes health challenges to harvest 12-foot alligator

When a 12-foot, 4-inch alligator jumped out of the water, Zoe Pell realized the hunt this year would be much different from the year before.“As soon as he drove up out of the water, he jumped and we realized that this wasn’t a little like we thought,” Zoe said. “We realized that it was a lot bigger

Mississippi State selected to lead $100 million NOAA Gulf research institute
09/11/2026

Mississippi State selected to lead $100 million NOAA Gulf research institute

Mississippi State University has been selected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to host its new five-year, $100 million environmental research institution.The Cooperative Institute in the Northern Gulf of America, better known as CINGA, will bring researchers from nine institut

Lake Cormorant football player hospitalized after paraquat exposure
09/11/2026

Lake Cormorant football player hospitalized after paraquat exposure

A Lake Cormorant High School football player was hospitalized after being exposed to a highly toxic chemical that is banned in over 70 countries.According to WMC, Zach Brown has been sidelined all season and is being treated at the Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston following his mysterious exposu