Steve Knight retiring after 44 years as William Carey men’s basketball coach
03/19/2026

Steve Knight retiring after 44 years as William Carey men’s basketball coach

Mississippi’s all-time winningest basketball coach, Steve Knight, is retiring after leading the William Carey men’s team for the past 44 seasons.Knight, a Hattiesburg native and Mississippi Sports Hall of Famer, was named the head coach at William Carey in 1982. In just his second season, the Crusad

Suspect hospitalized after Harrison County officer-involved shooting
03/19/2026

Suspect hospitalized after Harrison County officer-involved shooting

An investigation into an officer-involved shooting along the Mississippi Gulf Coast is underway.The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into an incident involving deputies with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office and an unidentified subject on Thursday afternoon.Deputies responded to a c

Marshall County wood pellet plant shooter sentenced on federal gun charge
03/19/2026

Marshall County wood pellet plant shooter sentenced on federal gun charge

A 2024 workplace shooting in Marshall County has resulted in the gunman being sentenced to 15 years behind bars on a federal charge.Keena Boyce, 44, of Holly Springs, was sentenced March 13 after previously pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. In addition to the prison time,

Pete Golding adds pair of familiar faces to Ole Miss football staff
03/19/2026

Pete Golding adds pair of familiar faces to Ole Miss football staff

A couple of familiar faces now have positions in the Ole Miss football program as Pete Golding continues to round out his inaugural coaching staff.Former Rebel safety Marcus Woodson and former All-American offensive tackle Terrence Metcalf have been added to the staff directory. Woodson, who was hir

Flesh-eating fly species eradicated from U.S. 60 years ago could be returning
03/19/2026

Flesh-eating fly species eradicated from U.S. 60 years ago could be returning

A pest that was eradicated from the United States 60 years ago could soon rear its ugly head once again.New World screwworms – flesh-eating, parasitic flies – once threatened livestock, pets, and people across the southern U.S. until being effectively removed in 1966. But a new wave of the flying sp

Some Mississippi farmers got historic head start to corn planting in 2026
03/19/2026

Some Mississippi farmers got historic head start to corn planting in 2026

Some Mississippi farmers got a rare head start on corn planting this year.According to the Mississippi State University Extension Service, some growers began planting as early as the last week of February – nearly a month ahead of the state’s typical mid-March start and “likely a record for the stat

Kemper County woman sentenced for defrauding SNAP of more than $30K
03/19/2026

Kemper County woman sentenced for defrauding SNAP of more than $30K

A Mississippi woman has been sentenced for defrauding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program of tens of thousands of dollars.The Mississippi Department of Human Services announced Thursday morning that Kemper County resident Michelle Clay entered a plea agreement on March 4 related to fraudul

Dairy Queen’s ‘Free Cone Day’ helping Children’s of Mississippi
03/19/2026

Dairy Queen’s ‘Free Cone Day’ helping Children’s of Mississippi

Mississippians can indulge in a guilty pleasure without feeling any guilt.Popular dessert-centered fast food restaurant Dairy Queen is offering free ice cream all day March 19. The “Free Cone Day” promotion applies to a small cone of vanilla ice cream.In the Mississippi, consumers will have the opti

Man struck and killed by Amtrak train in Biloxi
03/18/2026

Man struck and killed by Amtrak train in Biloxi

A man is dead after being struck by an Amtrak train along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.Biloxi police said the unidentified victim was walking along the tracks at Rodenberg Avenue on Wednesday morning when he was hit by the train. The train, per officials, was headed westbound, and the incident caused

Man arrested after deadly highway shooting in Lexington
03/18/2026

Man arrested after deadly highway shooting in Lexington

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation announced that an arrest has been made after a person was found dead on the side of the road in Lexington, although most details remain under wraps.Octavious Small, 22, was arrested Tuesday in connection with the weekend shooting that happened on MS-17. When l

Ole Miss forward Cotie McMahon brings in All-American honors
03/18/2026

Ole Miss forward Cotie McMahon brings in All-American honors

Ole Miss senior forward Cotie McMahon continues to bring in the All-American honors with the latest nod coming from the Associated Press on Wednesday.McMahon was included in the AP’s annual All-American list for women’s basketball, landing on the honorable mention team. It’s the fourth All-American

Lawsuit by fired Ole Miss staffer over Charlie Kirk post dismissed
03/18/2026

Lawsuit by fired Ole Miss staffer over Charlie Kirk post dismissed

A former University of Mississippi staffer who was fired for a post she shared in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killing had her lawsuit over alleged constitutional rights violations dismissed.Lauren Stokes, who formerly served as the university’s executive assistant for the v

Pearl resident wins $1 million on lottery scratch-off
03/18/2026

Pearl resident wins $1 million on lottery scratch-off

A Mississippi lottery player has struck it rich, winning $1 million on a scratch-off ticket.The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced Wednesday that for the first time since the $30 Millionaire Maker game was made available, a millionaire has been made.The winning ticket was purchased by a Pearl

Health officials warn of rising cancer cases among younger Mississippians
03/18/2026

Health officials warn of rising cancer cases among younger Mississippians

For cancer survivor Mandy Scott, a breast cancer diagnosis came as a shock.“I felt great. I was very physically active and, you know, I eat right. I exercise a lot, and I was only 45, which is pretty young,” Scott said. “It was just quite a shock to me.”Scott discovered something was wrong after fee

CBSB: Southern Miss blanks Nicholls 4-0 in Biloxi
03/18/2026

CBSB: Southern Miss blanks Nicholls 4-0 in Biloxi

Despite looking to avenge a 3-2 loss to Nicholls earlier this month, No. 12 Southern Miss also entered Tuesday night aiming to snap a two-game skid against the Colonels – and did so in dominant fashion.The Golden Eagles (17-4) combined to throw a four-hit shutout, using eight pitchers to blank Nicho

Former Mississippi State star Darius Slay retires from NFL after 13 seasons
03/17/2026

Former Mississippi State star Darius Slay retires from NFL after 13 seasons

Former Mississippi State standout and six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay is retiring from football.Slay, who won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles to cap the 2024-25 season, announced on social media Monday that he is hanging it up after 13 years in the NFL.“I’ve been blessed to play t

NIL tax exemption bill dies in Mississippi Senate
03/17/2026

NIL tax exemption bill dies in Mississippi Senate

Legislation aimed at making Mississippi universities more competitive in college athletics by exempting name, image, and likeness deals for student-athletes from state income taxes will not become law.During a meeting on Tuesday, the Mississippi Senate’s Finance Committee elected not to take up a Ho

Hudnall to succeed Duease as MRA boys’ basketball coach
03/17/2026

Hudnall to succeed Duease as MRA boys’ basketball coach

Harper Hudnall has big shoes to fill, as he will be taking over a job most recently held by Mississippi’s winningest high school basketball coach.Madison-Ridgeland Academy announced Hudnall as the frontman of its boys hoops program on Tuesday. He will take over for Mississippi Sports Hall of Famer R