As college graduations take place statewide, the Mississippi College School of Law presented a posthumous honorary degree to one of the state’s iconic civil rights leaders.During Friday’s commencement ceremony, the family of Medgar Wiley Evers was presented with the degree along with a framed citati
Less than two months before the high-profile Jackson bribery trial is scheduled to begin, a federal judge has denied attempts by the defendants to get the case thrown out.Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens and former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba had separate motions to dismiss denied Th
After climbing to $1 million for the first time ever nearly a year ago, the Mississippi Match 5 jackpot is halfway there – unless someone wins it this weekend.The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced Friday morning that Thursday night’s drawing saw no winners, pushing the local draw game’s gran
For the first time in 90 years, the Delta Council held its annual meeting on the grounds of the Mississippi State University Delta Research and Extension Center in Stoneville May 8.The Delta Council is a regional economic development organization formed by forward-looking citizens in 1935. Members o
Ole Miss track and field star Tarik Robinson-O’Hagan is the first athlete to ever win four consecutive SEC men’s hammer titles.Robinson-O’Hagan opened day one of the 2026 SEC Outdoor Championships on Thursday behind the 8-ball, staring a possible foul-out in the face on his third attempt with two pr
A man accused of making a fake bomb threat in Tupelo is behind bars.Local law enforcement officials reported Thursday that 61-year-old Allen Morgan has been handcuffed and charged with false reporting of a bomb or explosive device.He is accused of calling Lee County 911 on Monday, claiming that he h
Two pitchers representing Mississippi universities are up for the 2026 Golden Spikes Award.USA Baseball announced Thursday the 25 semifinalists for the award, which is presented annually to the most prolific college player in the nation. Both Mississippi State’s Tomas Valincius and Ole Miss’ Cade To
As part of a brief onslaught of 2026 kickoff times released by the Southeastern Conference earlier this week, the Egg Bowl between Ole Miss and Mississippi State was included – and placed exactly where many thought it would be.The 123rd annual rivalry game will be played this year on Black Friday, N
One day after Gov. Tate Reeves announced that Mississippi would not be joining Republican-led southern peers in altering congressional lines right away, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann formed a select committee to assess the prospect of redistricting.Reeves, who called off the special session originally s
13 adults and five juveniles accused of vandalizing North Panola High School are facing charges.Early Tuesday morning, the Panola County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the school in Sardis. Upon arrival, law enforcement reported finding the school to be “severely damaged” throughout much of the
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to withhold their pay during government shutdowns, an attempt to make federal closures financially painful for lawmakers after a string of record-breaking impasses in the past year.The bipartisan support for the measure comes at a
State Auditor Shad White’s office is launching a new initiative to crack down on potential wasteful spending and noncompliance with state law among small agencies, boards, and commissions.White, a Republican, announced Thursday that the effort will be led by his team’s government accountability divi
Members of the U.S. military and their families can soon explore the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson at no cost.The Two Mississippi Museums are participating in the 2026 Blue Star Museums program, which provides free admission to currently serving mil
William Carey is NAIA World Series bound once again after rallying to earn a 13-11 victory over Cumberlands in a dramatic opening round finale.The Crusaders trailed 10-2 in the sixth inning on Wednesday but managed to outscore the Patriots 11-2 the rest of the way, largely due to an explosive top of
William Carey University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine remains one of the top academic medical institutions in the country.For the fifth straight year, the Hattiesburg-based school has found itself among some of the top programs in the U.S. when it comes to graduating primary care physicians and
Six Mississippi students have been named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholar semifinalists.The Mississippi Department of Education made the announcement Wednesday, adding that the program honors the nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors.Semifinalists representing the Magnolia State i
A man and woman are facing multiple charges in connection with the death of an infant.Law enforcement in Magee reported that Desserae Vaughn and Joseph Lexia were charged with child abuse, child neglect, deprivation of substantial necessities, possession of controlled substances, possession of parap
A Mexican national living in Mississippi without proper citizenship will spend more than 10 years in prison for sending and receiving child pornography on Facebook Messenger.U.S. Attorney Scott Leary and Homeland Security Investigations announced Wednesday that Adolfo Raul Vasquez-Santana, 32, was h
Infrastructure technology company Azuria Water Solutions is setting up shop in Panola County with an $80 million investment.The Mississippi Development Authority announced Wednesday that the Missouri-headquartered business broke ground on a 72,000-square-foot facility in Batesville. The plant will b
U.S. Rep. Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) is one of a handful of congressional members who recently put together a bill to expand Mississippi and other Gulf states’ jurisdiction offshore – a measure Ezell believes would create several benefits, including a better fishing experience.The Offshore Parity Act was
Gov. Tate Reeves is planning to cancel Mississippi’s special session that was scheduled to begin May 20 after a federal appeals court vacated an order requiring the state to redraw its Supreme Court map, noting Wednesday morning that “there is no reason for the legislature to come in.”Reeves’ decisi
More than $20 million is going to improvements at two dozens airports in Mississippi.U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced Tuesday that the Federal Aviation Administration approved the third round of FY2026 Airport Improvement Program grants, which meet Airport Safety and Resilient Infrastr
Mississippi officials and the family members of fallen officers gathered in Jackson on Tuesday to honor law enforcement who passed away in the line of duty.The 16th annual Fallen Officer Memorial Ceremony Candlelight Vigil was held during National Police Week and served as a time of remembrance, hon
No. 15 Ole Miss dominated UT Martin 17-6 on Tuesday night, with the main highlight of the midweek battle being Rebel third baseman Judd Utermark breaking the program’s all-time home run record.Utermark hit a two-run long ball in the bottom of the first to give the home club a 2-0 lead, and more nota
