Nearly $5 million in federal funding is being doled out to support recovery projects in Mississippi related to Winter Storm Fern and a March 2025 tornado outbreak.The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved more than $4.7 million in funding to support 11 Mississippi projects linked to the weath
The countdown continues for the return of college football in Mississippi.After receiving full schedules for the 2026-27 campaign back in December and time slots for the first three games in May, fans now have a general idea of when kickoff times for the full season will take place.TV time windows d
Utility and infrastructure services company NPL Construction is setting up shop in the Mississippi Delta.The Mississippi Development Authority announced on Wednesday that the company is locating its fabrication and manufacturing operations in Greenwood. The project represents a corporate investment
The 93rd annual Miss Mississippi pageant is underway at the Vicksburg Convention Center, with this year’s winner set to be crowned at the end of the week.Ashley Thompson, a former Miss Mississippi who now serves as the pageant’s executive producer, says “there’s no place like Vicksburg” when the riv
While the U.S. Men’s National Team has never lifted the FIFA World Cup trophy, plenty of Americans – including many in Mississippi – are hoping that changes when the tournament begins this week.For the first time since 1994, the United States is serving as a host nation for soccer’s biggest event. T
Alcorn State University graduate Breanna O’Leary never quite expected her experience playing college softball would lead her to changing tires for NASCAR.O’Leary spent her days at Alcorn State playing softball and learning closely from her coaches while earning a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplina
Bond has been denied for the brothers accused of shooting and injuring a Covington County deputy.Cortavious and Cortavion Hobbs appeared in court on Wednesday. Both are charged with two counts of attempted capital murder and hindering prosecution. A judge denied bond for the capital murder charges,
Ole Miss has never lost a party, at least that’s an adage exclaimed in Oxford routinely.No matter what happens on the field at the upcoming College World Series, you can always count on one thing — Ole Miss fans will find a way to enjoy themselves. And oddsmakers have taken note of that.While the ac
Rain chances could increase across south Mississippi next week as forecasters monitor the first potential area of tropical development of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.The National Hurricane Center is tracking a disturbance that could develop over the Bay of Campeche in the southwestern Gulf la
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A look at the eight teams competing in the College World Series, which starts Friday at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska. (Capsules in order of CWS opening games. Coaches’ records through super regionals):Troy (38-30)Coach: Skylar Meade (186-119 in 5 years at Troy and overa
Former Madison Central High School star Braden Montgomery did not disappoint in his big league debut.Montgomery was called up by the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, and on the same day, he was heralded as a hero for hitting a two-run bomb to earn a 6-5 win over the Atlanta Braves in extra innings.Firs
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in Clinton on Tuesday to celebrate a billion-dollar data center project.Officials with the city, Hinds County, and Amazon Web Services gathered at the Delphi building on Industrial Park Drive, which formerly housed a Milwaukee Tool warehouse, to highlight the occas
While year one of the Brian O’Connor era in Starkville ended short of advancing to the College World Series, one of the Mississippi State skipper’s best young players has been named National Freshman of the Year by Perfect Game.Jacob Parker, a Purvis native who turned down an early start in MLB to p
A familiar face will be among the field of golfers competing in one of the sport’s biggest stages.Former Ole Miss great Jackson Suber on Monday qualified to compete in the 2026 U.S. Open.Playing at a qualifier at the Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Md., Suber claimed first place and earned one o
The Port of Gulfport cleared a major hurdle Tuesday in its effort to deepen and widen its shipping channel, bringing the long-awaited project one step closer to congressional approval and eventual construction.Lt. Gen. William H. “Butch” Graham Jr., chief of engineers for the U.S. Army Corps of Engi
A Biloxi woman faces up to 20 years in prison for slashing a man’s throat with a box cutter.District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced on Tuesday that Candra Beth Clark, 44, was convicted on May 28. Clark was found guilty of one count of aggravated assault after a two-day trial.According to Assist
The deadline to apply for federal aid is soon approaching for Mississippians impacted by January’s historic ice storm.Winter Storm Fern devastated much of Mississippi from Jan. 23-27, prompting the Federal Emergency Management Agency to make funding available to those impacted by the state’s worst w
The Covington County sheriff’s deputy who was injured in a Monday afternoon shooting has been identified.The nearby Smith County Sheriff’s Office identified the shooting victim as Yates Rodney. Officials said that the incident happened at approximately 3:38 p.m. when the Covington County Sheriff’s D
A multi-agency effort led to the recovery of a body from the Mississippi River over the weekend.First responders from multiple agencies responded to the scene Saturday, according to the Coahoma County Fire Department. Officials did not disclose the exact location along the river where the body was r
A new medical facility planned for Highland Parkway could give Pearl River County residents closer access to sleep studies, specialty care and medical equipment.The Health One multipurpose medical facility is expected to include about 9,800 square feet of medical and commercial space. Developers sai
A man accused of assaulting an employee at the Taco Bell in Madison on Sunday has been arrested.According to the Madison Police Department, John Michael Beall, 43, entered the restaurant on West Main Street around 2:30 p.m. to pick up a delivery order. When the order was not yet ready, Beall alleged
Two brothers are behind bars after a Mississippi sheriff’s deputy was shot Monday afternoon.Law enforcement said the incident happened at approximately 3:38 p.m. when the Covington County Sheriff’s Department attempted to pull over a blue SUV in Mount Olive. The vehicle fled, leading deputies on a b
Former Ole Miss and Jackson State football player D.D. Bowie was killed in a weekend shooting in Rankin County.According to the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded just after 6 p.m. Friday to a report of a disturbance that escalated into gunfire in the 100 block of Adams Road in the n
A child has passed away and five people were injured during a two-vehicle crash in Madison County over the weekend.The Mississippi Highway Patrol confirms that the incident occurred on Saturday evening along MS-22. Officials say a Ford sedan traveling eastbound collided with a Chevrolet Impala. The
