An investigation has been launched after two people were injured during an officer-involved shooting in Gulfport.According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, officers with the Gulfport Police Department responded to a Friday night call reporting an individual with a weapon at an apartme
An unpredictable five-run ninth inning that included a walk-off grand slam lifted Southern Miss over Troy and into the semifinals of the 2026 Sun Belt Tournament.Friday’s game was originally scheduled for 11 a.m., but due to stormy conditions in Montgomery, Ala., the first pitch did not get thrown u
The Mississippi State softball team made a mighty comeback on Friday to notch the program’s first win in a super regional.The No. 20 Bulldogs trailed at No. 2 Oklahoma, 6-2, in the sixth inning before exploding for nine runs in the final two innings to seal an 11-9 win. Although conference counterpa
Roughly $1 million in unclaimed property will automatically be sent to those who live in Mississippi counties impacted by a tornado outbreak earlier this month.State Treasurer David McRae announced Friday that his office is mailing missing funds to residents in Franklin, Forrest, Jefferson Davis, La
If you’re trying to get the kiddos out of the house and find something fun to do this summer, the Mississippi Children’s Museum has announced a new exhibit coming to its Jackson location.“Emotions at Play” will bring the beloved world of Pixar’s “Inside Out” movie to life through hands-on and digita
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tulsi Gabbard resigned as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence on Friday, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer. She is the fourth Cabinet official to depart during Trump’s second term.In her resignation letter, which she posted on socia
A 14-year-old who escaped from the Rankin County Juvenile Detention Center is back behind bars after a brief run that included stealing a landscaper’s vehicle.Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey said the juvenile, whose name was not being released as of Friday morning, broke out of the Pelahatchie de
Those on the roads this Memorial Day weekend can expect a heightened law enforcement presence.The Mississippi Highway Patrol announced its 2026 Memorial Day Holiday Travel Period will begin Friday, May 22, at 6 p.m. and conclude Monday, May 25, at midnight. Each year, with an influx of travelers dur
No. 16 Mississippi State’s run in the SEC Tournament has come to an end as the maroon and white fell to No. 4 Georgia, 5-3, on Thursday.After beating Missouri, 12-2, on Wednesday, Mississippi State was unable to keep the momentum alive in the second round. The loss marked the fourth time this season
Rep. Robert Johnson, the minority leader in Mississippi’s House of Representatives, believes many Republicans’ recent interest in redrawing the state’s congressional lines is “kind of strange” considering the way lawmakers handled redistricting just a few years ago.Johnson, appearing on MidDays with
The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is joining some of its peers in offering free admission to military members.After the Two Mississippi Museums – the Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum – announced that they were participating in the 2026 Blue Star Museums progr
A man accused of stabbing his stepfather at an automobile plant in north Mississippi is in the custody of law enforcement.The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office reported that 25-year-old Martez Orr is charged with aggravated assault following a heated argument that escalated at the Volvo plant in Byha
Just under 76% of Mississippi’s third graders passed the initial state reading assessment during the 2025-26 school year.The Mississippi Department of Education reported Thursday that 75.6%, or 24,118, of third-grade pupils cleared the initial administration of the reading test. A total of 31,887 st
A former Mississippi police officer is behind bars on bribery charges.According to Breezy News, former Carthage police officer Howard Cole was taken into custody on May 13 and charged with bribery and conspiracy as a law enforcement officer.Carthage Police Chief Billy McMillan told the publication h
Mississippi native and All-American running back Ahmad Hardy is on the road to recovery after being shot in his home state.In a 14-second video posted by the official University of Missouri’s football account, Hardy told fans and supporters that he had started rehabilitation efforts with the goal of
Moses, a disabled Gulf Coast box turtle at Mississippi Aquarium, now wheels around freely. His transportation abilities were made possible by the determination and passion of a compassionate coral laboratory aquarist.Aquarium officials explained that Moses has “significant mobility impairments” due
Mississippi has unveiled a statewide plan to navigate the ever-evolving roadmap of artificial intelligence with the overarching goal of boosting its workforce.Gov. Tate Reeves announced the Mississippi Statewide AI Framework on Thursday, articulating priorities and providing a structured, stage-by-s
Mississippi’s shrimp season is less than a week away.The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has set the opening date of the 2026-27 shrimp season in state territorial waters for 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26. All state regulations will be in effect, and all boats engaged in catching or transport
Previously departed Ole Miss coaches are continuing to meet up in Baton Rouge as Lane Kiffin rounds out his inaugural assistant coaching pool ahead of his first season at LSU.Kiffin, who was the head coach at Ole Miss for the past six years before an ugly break-up ahead of this past season’s College
Mississippi is investing $5 million to help low-income families pay for child care.The Mississippi Department of Human Services announced Wednesday that the funding will come from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and will be administered through the agency’s division of ear
All six members of Mississippi’s congressional delegation are urging President Donald Trump to approve a recent request by Gov. Tate Reeves for federal aid in the aftermath of a tornado outbreak earlier this month.In a letter to the president, U.S. Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker, along with
Despite a lengthy rain delay in Montgomery, the Southern Miss baseball team rallied to beat Georgia State, 7-6, in its Sun Belt Tournament opener on Wednesday night.The No. 8 nationally ranked Golden Eagles trailed 4-2 going into the fifth inning but scored at least one run in their final four frame
Tupelo High School is bringing a championship-winning coach to town with the announcement that Cliff Little will lead the boys’ basketball program.The Tupelo Public School District announced Little’s hiring on social media Wednesday afternoon, calling it a “big-time hire.” The longtime Biggersville
Ole Miss and Mississippi State have punched tickets to the NCAA championship in men’s golf.The Rebels will look to go the distance after making it to the finals and landing in third place a year ago, while the Bulldogs are championship bound for the second time in four years. Both teams advanced aft
