As cases of the flesh-eating New World screwworm continue to rise nationwide, Mississippi is not currently one of the states plagued by the parasite.Despite the screwworm only appearing so far in two states – one in New Mexico and the other 19 in Texas – it still poses a potential threat to Mississi
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is continuing to assess damage from severe storms and flooding brought to the state last week by remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur. As of Friday afternoon, 486 homes across 10 counties were reporting damage.MEMA provided the following numbers, noting they
Grammy award-winning singer and Hollywood Walk of Fame star recipient Brandy Norwood is returning to her home town for a special celebration.Brandy, also a New York Times best-selling author, will make an appearance at McComb’s July 6 Live After Five event, where she will be recognized by city, coun
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that anti-human trafficking initiative Operation Stark Reality was a success.Operation Stark Reality was carried out on June 25 in Starkville and led to three adult victims and one child being rescued from human traffickers, as well as one arrest. As a part of F
Two months after a federal judge approved a motion to delay the trial of Beth Israel Congregation arson suspect Stephen Spencer Pittman, the defendant’s legal team says it’s going to need more time than offered.Pittman’s public defender, attorney Michael Scott, requested a further delay in court pro
SuperTalk Mississippi Media (STMM) Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel Ashley Tullos Fortenberry has been elected to the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Radio Board of Directors, where she will represent broadcasters in Mississippi and Louisiana.Fortenberry was elected to serve Di
Former DeSoto County youth minister and high school basketball coach Lindsey Whiteside has once again had her federal trial delayed.Whiteside, who previously coached basketball at DeSoto Central High School and was a minister at Getwell Church, will now stand trial in the federal courthouse in Green
The Biloxi Police Department has issued reminders to both citizens and visitors ahead of this weekend’s edition of Scrapin’ the Coast.The South’s largest car, truck, and bike show begins Friday and runs through Sunday. Especially since it’s a car show, heavy traffic and congestion are expected throu
The Mississippi Gulf Coast is getting its first book festival this August – and the story behind the event is one of grief, resilience, and a love for literature.Lashunda Mitchell, the founder of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Book Festival, explained during an appearance on Good Things with Rebecca Tur
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The United States only wanted to get through its final World Cup group stage match Thursday night without an injury or a red card, while Turkey was playing for a face-saving victory to end a dismal tournament.Both teams got what they wanted most out of their meaningless meet
The Neshoba County Fair is notorious for horse racing, with ESPN making a special trip to Mississippi last year to highlight the festivities. This year, the jockeying transcended horse racing, maneuvering into the world of politics, where two elected officials used one of the state’s most prominent
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is term-limited, and he is well aware of the looming 2027 statewide elections that are approaching. During his time at the stump at the Neshoba County Fair on Thursday, the Republican governor articulated his ideal candidate to succeed him as the state’s top elected offi
Mississippi has reached a record high of 79 farmers markets – nearly one for each of its 82 counties. But Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson says while that milestone is worth celebrating, the state must take bigger steps to protect and strengthen its food supply.Before delivering his annual stump
Two Mississippi lottery players will be cashing in on six-figure wins.Two separate $100,000 prizes were won in just five days – one through the Powerball and another on a scratch-off ticket.The first win came from the Saturday, June 20, Powerball drawing. The lucky winner purchased the ticket at Fas
During his annual stump speech at the Neshoba County Fair, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann spent much of his more than 15 minutes behind the podium highlighting education policy while also offering a few noteworthy comments on congressional redistricting.On education, the Republican touted legislative acc
Former state Sen. Philip Moran and his son, former Diamondhead Councilman Alan Moran, were sentenced to prison after being convicted in a Hancock County case involving their attempt to persuade a stalking victim of the younger Moran to drop charges.Circuit Judge Christopher Schmidt sentenced Philip
Congressional midterms are 132 days away, and candidates looking to unseat incumbents in Mississippi had unfettered access to the audience at one of the state’s most prominent political stumps on WednesdayThe Neshoba County Fair opened the first of its two-day lineup of political speaking with elect
Ole Miss and head baseball coach Mike Bianco are finalizing a new four-year contract.The update follows the Rebels’ recent College World Series run and was first reported by Chase Parham with 247Sports. Bianco, who just concluded his 26th campaign with the red and blue, helped lead the club to a 41-
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is continuing to assess damage from severe storms and flooding brought to the state last week by remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur. But as of Wednesday, nearly 250 homes and a dozen businesses across nine counties were reporting damage.MEMA provided the fo
Gov. Tate Reeves has set special elections following the deaths of two state lawmakers.Reeves is asking voters in both House District 70 (part of Hinds County) and House District 77 (parts of Rankin and Simpson counties) to go to the ballot box on Nov. 3. They will be voting to fill vacancies create
State Treasurer David McRae is seeking a third term, he announced in front of hundreds of fairgoers at the Neshoba County Fair on Wednesday.McRae, a Republican, took to the podium for his annual speech and touted several accomplishments – including a record $170 million in unclaimed money being retu
Eager to lessen the chaos of the transfer portal era and court fights with players trying to extend their careers, the NCAA approved a new eligibility model for Division I athletes on Tuesday that will allow five seasons of competition over a five-year period that begins with their full-time enrollm
Ole Miss and Mississippi State have both been invited to compete in the 2027 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series in Arlington, Texas.The Bulldogs will return for the second year in a row to play at Globe Life Field on March 5-7, while the Rebels will make an appearance for the first time. Along with
While the 2026 college baseball season just ended, the 2027 schedule for Southern Miss is beginning to take shape.Southern Miss Athletics announced Tuesday it has accepted an invitation to the 2027 Frisco College Baseball Classic, scheduled for March 5-7 at Riders Field in Frisco, Texas. Joining the
