Woman charged after hit-and-run involving school bus in Bentonia
08/19/2026

Woman charged after hit-and-run involving school bus in Bentonia

A woman is facing criminal charges for her alleged role in a hit-and-run involving a school bus.The Yazoo County Sheriff’s Office said that Katherine Coleman is charged with driving while being impaired. Coleman is accused of fleeing the scene of a crash involving her vehicle and a school bus at the

Ole Miss’ Will Furniss, Judd Utermark announce return for 5th season
08/19/2026

Ole Miss’ Will Furniss, Judd Utermark announce return for 5th season

“Burn, baby burn” will likely ring out at Swayze Field once again, with Ole Miss first baseman Will Furniss announcing a return for a fifth season. Third baseman Judd Utermark also announced intentions to run it back with the Rebels.Both players announced their return on social media on Wednesday. F

Delta State announces details for 41st annual Pig Pickin’
08/19/2026

Delta State announces details for 41st annual Pig Pickin’

Details surrounding one of the favorite gatherings among Delta State football fans have been announced.The 41st annual Pig Pickin’ is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5, with most events taking place at Statesmen Park on the campus in Cleveland. The event will feature a Mississippi Barbecue Network-san

Jackson County DA reiterates law limits comments on Nolan Wells investigation
08/19/2026

Jackson County DA reiterates law limits comments on Nolan Wells investigation

The Jackson County district attorney has issued a statement following criticism from the family of Nolan Wells’ legal team over how she is handling the investigation into the Ocean Springs teenager’s death.Angel Myers McIlrath, nearly one month after releasing a video statement on July 23, released

Brandon High School football placed on probation for practice violations
08/18/2026

Brandon High School football placed on probation for practice violations

Brandon High School has been placed on probation for violating practice rules.Mississippi High School Activities Association Executive Director Rickey Neaves confirmed to SuperTalk Mississippi News on Tuesday that the Bulldogs have been fined and placed on probation for one year for practicing in pa

4 Mississippi junior colleges ranked in NJCAA preseason football poll
08/18/2026

4 Mississippi junior colleges ranked in NJCAA preseason football poll

Mississippi is known for its football, and that especially rings true at the two-year college level.The NJCAA released its preseason Division I top 15 on Monday and four Mississippi schools cracked the list.Coming in at No. 3 was Northwest Mississippi Community College. The Rangers had a stellar 202

Marathon Cheese expands operations in Booneville with $326K investment
08/18/2026

Marathon Cheese expands operations in Booneville with $326K investment

Cheese packaging and transportation company Marathon Cheese is expanding its Booneville operations to create 39 new jobs.The company is investing $326,000 in northeast Mississippi and will expand its existing factory in the region to increase manufacturing capability, including a production line to

8 apartment units destroyed by fire at DeSoto County complex
08/18/2026

8 apartment units destroyed by fire at DeSoto County complex

Multiple apartment units have been destroyed due to a fire at a DeSoto County complex.The Walls Fire Department confirmed that the blaze broke out at The Crescent at 161 Apartments on Sunday. Multiple first responder agencies arrived at the scene to combat the fire.Officials said one apartment build

Free game-day shuttles announced for Ole Miss football
08/18/2026

Free game-day shuttles announced for Ole Miss football

Oxford-University Transit is offering free shuttle services this season for Ole Miss football games.OUTransit covers both the city of Oxford and the University of Mississippi and will use its fixed-route system on Saturdays this fall to provide free transportation from distant parking.The shuttle pi

Crash involving Columbus school bus leaves student hospitalized
08/17/2026

Crash involving Columbus school bus leaves student hospitalized

One student was hospitalized following a crash involving a school bus in Columbus.The Columbus Municipal School District reported that the bus was involved in a two-vehicle accident on Monday around 7:20 a.m. Officials said the wreck occurred at the intersection of Winterset Drive and North Gaywood

Mississippi lawmakers to hear public input ahead of expected redistricting
08/17/2026

Mississippi lawmakers to hear public input ahead of expected redistricting

Mississippi lawmakers will begin traveling the state this week to meet with members of the public during a month’s worth of hearings ahead of an expected redrawing of several voter maps.A joint committee created by Republicans Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and House Speaker Jason White will begin public

Ole Miss comes in at No. 9 in preseason AP college football poll
08/17/2026

Ole Miss comes in at No. 9 in preseason AP college football poll

The hype continues to build around the Ole Miss football team ahead of the upcoming season, with the Associated Press being the latest publication to rank the Rebels in the top 10.Ole Miss, entering year one of the Pete Golding era, landed at No. 9 in the AP’s debut top 25 of the 2026-27 campaign af

Governor appoints Amanda Tollison to temporarily fill Supreme Court vacancy
08/17/2026

Governor appoints Amanda Tollison to temporarily fill Supreme Court vacancy

Gov. Tate Reeves has appointed another judge to the Mississippi Supreme Court.The governor announced Monday that he has appointed Amanda Tollison of Oxford to the Northern District 3, Place 2 seat to fill the vacancy left by James Maxwell II. Tollison will begin on the bench Sept. 1, after Maxwell w

Mississippi program to celebrate 90 years of providing jobs to blind people
08/17/2026

Mississippi program to celebrate 90 years of providing jobs to blind people

A program within the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services will soon celebrate 90 years of providing jobs to more than 1,700 visually impaired Mississippians annually.The Randolph-Sheppard Program was created following the signing of the Randolph-Sheppard Act in 1936. The program gives b

Saints allow 18 unanswered to drop preseason opener to Jacksonville, 24-20
08/16/2026

Saints allow 18 unanswered to drop preseason opener to Jacksonville, 24-20

The New Orleans Saints allowed 18 unanswered points in the second half and suffered a 24-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Saturday’s preseason opener for both teams.New Orleans held a 20-6 halftime lead, but Jacksonville erased the deficit in the second half, gaining nearly 200 years and scori