Josh Hubbard scored 34 points and Jayden Epps scored 20 points and Mississippi State had to fight to the end to hold off Long Island 87-83 on Tuesday.Malachi Davis made a 3-pointer with 4:58 left and Greg Gordon’s 18 seconds later put the Sharks up 76-71.The Bulldogs (6-5) used an 11-3 run and took
While it’s not technically insurance, the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation is now offering a new health coverage plan designed to offer greater choice, flexibility, and affordability. The move by the typically agriculture-focused organization comes as healthcare premiums rise, impacting the wallet
Broadway In Jackson will soon make its much-anticipated return to Thalia Mara Hall.Organizers announced that three touring Broadway productions will take place inside the entertainment venue in 2026 as part of a new series. The upcoming shows will mark the first full season in the concert hall in ye
A woman from Texas has been arrested after razor blades were discovered shoved into bakery items at a pair of Walmart stores in Mississippi.The Biloxi Police Department announced Tuesday evening that they arrested Camille Benson, 33, near the 1000 block of Division Street. Benson was charged with at
A Biloxi man behind a human trafficking ring that forced a juvenile into prostitution pleaded guilty to a pair of charges on Monday and will spend up to 50 years in prison.Malik Causey, 26, was the leader of a human trafficking operation before getting caught, said Assistant District Attorney Meghan
Century Club Charities, the host organization of the Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, made its annual donation to Friends of Children’s Hospital on Tuesday.$1 million from the PGA tournament’s 2025 proceeds is heading to support the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s pediatric health
Blood shelves are thinning in Mississippi this holiday season, making donations paramount in order to have enough product for potentially life-saving purposes.Mississippi Blood Services is sounding the alarm that its supply of all blood types, except for AB+ and AB-, is in a state of critical need d
State leaders announced Monday the launch of the Great Mississippi Nature Trail, a new initiative designed to connect residents and visitors to natural outdoor spaces throughout the state.The announcement was made at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in Jackson during a press conference host
On what was a cold, dreary Monday afternoon, hundreds of Southern Miss fans weathered the conditions and packed out a room inside the Trent Lott Center in Hattiesburg to hear from the university’s new head football coach, Blake Anderson.It wasn’t as much an introduction per se, considering Anderson
Bo Wallace is coming back to Mississippi. The former Ole Miss star was announced Monday as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Southwest Mississippi Community College.He joins the staff of Les George, who took over the SMCC program in November 2024 and went 3-6 in his first season.pi
Poultry processor Amick Farms is expanding operations at its Laurel facility through a $74.5 million corporate investment, officials announced Monday.Headquartered in South Carolina, Amick Farms purchased its Laurel production facility in 2021. The expansion is slated to increase processing capacity
A state of emergency has been declared in Yazoo City due to a shortage of police officers.The Yazoo Herald reported that the declaration was accepted by the Board of Mayor and Alderman during the November board meeting. The measure noted that the city is operating under “conditions of extreme peril”
The man accused of a New Year’s Day triple-homicide and robbery of a small-town Mississippi gas station will stand trial next year.Drexler Johnson’s trial date has been set for May 26, 2026, according to the 19th Circuit Court District Attorney’s Office. Johnson is accused of killing Rhonda Denson,
If you’re planning an end-of-year getaway, whether it be a vacation or traveling to spend the holidays with loved ones, you’re not alone.AAA released its projections for the year-end holiday period, which goes from Dec. 20 through Jan. 1, and the automobile association is expecting record numbers bo
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear the appeal of a Black death row inmate from Mississippi whose case was handled by a prosecutor with a history of dismissing Black jurors for discriminatory reasons.A federal judge had previously overturned the murder conviction of the inma
A homeless man was found dead in Jackson on Monday morning following an overnight freeze, according to Hinds County coroner Jeramiah Howard.Howard said the man’s body was discovered around 7:20 a.m. curled in the doorway of a building in the 900 block of South State Street. The man’s name has not be
Kevin Wilson, a longtime oilman and member of the Adams County Board of Supervisors, announced he’s running for Congress and seeking the seat held by Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson.In a press release, Wilson said he’s officially qualified to run in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District as a Repu
Big outings from Favour Nwaedozi and Chandler Prater powered the Mississippi State women’s basketball team to an 87-64 win over Southern Miss on Sunday.Mississippi State (10-1) jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, holding a 40-28 lead at halftime. The Bulldogs doubled up Southern Miss
The Ole Miss men’s basketball team snapped a four-game losing streak on Saturday afternoon, beating Southern Miss 71-67 in a neutral-site matchup at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi.Ole Miss (6-4) took a 13-11 lead over Southern Miss (6-5) with 11 minutes left to play in the first half and n
The Ole Miss football team is nearing its first College Football Playoff appearance in program history. And while the first-round game in Oxford will be the biggest any of the players have ever played in, it’s also shaping up to be the biggest game the city has ever capitalized on.An average home-ga
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith is backing a bill that would prohibit her and her colleagues from receiving a paycheck during future government shutdowns.The Mississippi-based Republican serves on the Senate Rules Committee, which voted on Thursday to advance S.Res.526. The resolution, authored by Sen. J
An individual is deceased following an officer-involved shooting in Scott County.The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is assessing an incident involving the Scott County Sheriff’s Office and the Morton Police Department that occurred on Highway 13. Local law enforcement officials report that depu
Ole Miss and Mississippi State fans now know who their favorite team will play next season — and when.In a special announcement show on Thursday night, the Southeastern Conference revealed who each of the 16 member institutions will be playing in the 2026-27 campaign. For the first time, the SEC is
Mississippi State University’s Famous Maroon Band has won the Heisman-equivalent of awards handed out biannually to the top college marching bands.The group is the most recent recipient of the national Sudler Trophy, considered the highest honor a collegiate marching band can receive. Presented ever
