250 years of progress and history in America frozen in time – a time capsule to commemorate America’s 250th birthday will soon go into the ground in Philadelphia, Pa., bringing a bit of Mississippi with it.On July 4, a time capsule containing items from all 50 states, five territories, and Washingto
Oxford native Cooper Pratt is being called up to the MLB with the move being made official by the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday.Pratt, who played his prep years at Magnolia Heights School, was selected by the Brewers in the sixth round of the 2023 MLB Draft. He’s since worked the farm system and has
A national tribute honoring emergency medical services professionals who died in the line of duty will soon make a stop in Mississippi.The National EMS Memorial Service’s annual procession will be in Jackson this weekend. The event will be held at the the state capitol on Saturday at 10 a.m. Officia
More federal funding is being sent to Mississippi as many of the state’s communities continue to recover from Winter Storm Fern.After announcing $5 million for disaster recovery efforts less than a week ago, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than $13 million in funding to sup
With heavy rainfall expected to continue through Friday, several locations across south Mississippi are distributing sandbags to help residents prepare for possible flooding.According to local emergency management offices, some areas could receive six inches of rain or more over the coming days, inc
A federal investigation is underway after a small plane crashed in Lauderdale County over the weekend.Officials said the incident occurred in the unincorporated Zero community on Sunday at 8 p.m. The crash involved a pilot and a passenger. Both unidentified individuals are reported to have exited th
You never know who will stop by Mississippi’s lone children’s hospital to spend time with patients.Members of the Ole Miss football team made the two-and-a-half hour trip from Oxford to Jackson on June 10 to visit with youth at Children’s of Mississippi. The act of goodness by the players also serve
If your social media algorithm is even slightly tuned to the FIFA World Cup, you’ve probably come across Freddy, a German soccer fan traversing the United States and Canada to experience the world’s biggest sporting event.Freddy has made several stops in the Southeast, including taking a hike outsid
As lone star ticks spread across the Southeast, Mississippi residents face a growing risk of tick-borne illness and alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-related allergy that can cause reactions to red meat.Experts with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and The University of Southern Mississippi s
An arrest has been made in connection to six people being shot during a Jackson trail ride event.Detective Tommie Brown with the Jackson Police Department said their investigation led to Amarien Carmichael being taken into custody on Monday. Carmichael, 18, was charged with one count of murder and f
The city of Hattiesburg has taken the owners of a local Cook Out fast-food restaurant to court after city leaders declared the establishment a public nuisance.Cook Out’s Hattiesburg location sits in the heart of Hardy Street, one of the city’s busiest areas. Council members unanimously voted earlier
The Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering is accepting public comments through June 22 on temporary rules that could shape health, safety and business standards across the industry.For Hattiesburg barber Bonnie Holloway, the process marks a sign of progress after two years of uncertai
Over 40 drug-related arrests were recently made in a span of four days, the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office announced.Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the completion of Operation Liberty Strike on Monday, an operation headed by her Fentanyl Strike Force. Founded in 2023, the strike force
Juneteenth events are happening across the state, with one of the biggest taking place at the Two Mississippi Museums this weekend.The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and the Museum of Mississippi History in Jackson will offer free admission on Friday and Saturday. Sundays are always free at the mus
A wet start to the week across much of Mississippi will only get wetter with significant rainfall expected through at least Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.NWS has issued a flash flood threat through Tuesday night for more than half of the state, meaning flash flooding is possible
Visit Mississippi is putting on its red, white, and blue this weekend as it hosts a celebration of America.As a part of Mississippi’s ongoing festivities for America’s 250th birthday, the state’s tourism agency is inviting all Mississippians to a free night of patriotic music at the Mississippi Coli
A teenager has passed away after drowning in a Petal lake over the weekend.Petal Fire Chief Marion Sims said that an emergency call was received around 7:28 p.m. on Sunday, and that a local dive team arrived at the scene of a neighborhood lake near Garden Lane around 12 minutes later. Within roughly
Southern Miss will be looking for a new assistant coach, now that Travis Creel has officially been announced as the head man at Jacksonville State.Creel is taking over as the Gamecocks’ head coach after seven seasons at Southern Miss, where he served as recruiting coordinator, hitting coach, and inf
A juvenile is dead and an individual is injured following an officer-involved shooting in Senatobia.According to law enforcement, officers with the Senatobia Police Department and deputies with the Tate County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shoplifting call at a local Walmart on U.S. 51 on Sunday j
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, offering relief to the global economy more than three months since fighting began.Details of the deal were not immediately available. Key mediator Pakistan said the signing will be Fri
Ole Miss is the first team to be eliminated from the 2026 College World Series after imploding in a second straight game in Omaha. The Rebels (41-23) boasted a 6-2 lead midway through Sunday’s matchup and were seemingly cruising along, but a balked-in run on a controversial call paved the way for Tr
After a week filled with interviews, performances, and social events, this year’s title of Miss Mississippi has been awarded to Jane Granberry.Granberry is the third Miss Capital City in a row to win the state pageant after Becky Williams did it in 2024 and Anna Leah Jolly in 2025. She received the
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Folarin Balogun fired his second goal into the top far corner of Paraguay’s net and then led his American teammates to the corner of their home stadium, reveling in the frenzy created by their historic first half at their World Cup opener.The world’s biggest soccer tournamen
Absentee voting will soon look a little different for Mississippians.With November midterms approaching, state Sen. Jeremy England, R-Vancleave, is working to give the public a heads up on a piece of legislation going into effect on July 1. House Bill 859, which was passed with just one dissenting v
