A Mississippi State geology professor and a Ph.D. student are joining three other universities to investigate methane emissions on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean.Alongside experts from the University of Georgia, Texas A&M University, and the University of Delaware, MSU professor Adam Skarke and his
The madness keeps getting madder in the college football world, and naturally, Lane Kiffin is at the center of it all.After reaching an agreement with former Ole Miss and Cleveland Browns tight end Dae’Quan Wright, one where Wright will suit up LSU if he’s not picked up by an NFL franchise through t
Mississippi’s first Black sheriff in the modern era has passed away at the age of 79.The Claiborne County Sheriff’s announced the passing of Frank Davis on Monday. Davis was a key figure in Claiborne County and Mississippi history after becoming the first Black sheriff elected in the state post-Reco
Mississippi Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell will soon step down from his current office.Tindell, who launched a bid for attorney general at the state level last week, announced on Monday’s episode of Mornings with Richard Cross that he is working with Gov. Tate Reeves on a plan to resign as
Gas prices are expected to remain high through at least the end of the calendar year.According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular fuel remains above $4 per gallon, and Mississippi is at $3.65 as of Monday after prices boomeranged back to July levels. Notably, in Mississippi, the av
The sweltering heat of summer is slowly trudging toward fall, but the question on many Mississippians’ minds is simple: When will it finally cool down?The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration tried to answer that question with its 50-state fall 2026 weather predictions, released Aug. 20.U
Gun enthusiasts in Mississippi will have the chance to purchase discounted items this weekend during the state’s annual Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday.The tax holiday runs Friday, Aug. 28, through Sunday, Aug. 30. Eligible items include some firearms, ammunition, and certain hunting supplies, in
Mississippi has seen plenty of success on “American Idol” as of late, and now, it’s time for the next aspiring stars from the Magnolia State to step up and see if they have what it takes.The hit ABC singing competition was recently renewed for a 25th season. With the renewal, “Idol” announced an aud
Mississippi State University is permanently honoring its first Black student with an on-campus monument.University officials held a ceremonial ribbon cutting Aug. 21 to unveil the special landmark enshrining Dr. Richard Holmes’ name on the school’s grounds. The monument is in the school’s former YMC
Former Ole Miss tight end Dae’Quan Wright has been waived by the Cleveland Browns and has an agreement in place to return to the collegiate ranks if given the chance. And Rebel fans will not like his preferred destination.Wright suited up for Cleveland and head coach Todd Monken on Saturday before b
The city of Oxford is going to be buzzing more than usual when Ole Miss and LSU play in football on Sept. 19.From country superstar Ella Langley opening things up with a Thursday night concert at the SJB Pavilion to ESPN’s College GameDay previewing the rivalry – and on a much larger scale, to Lane
The New Orleans Saints were shut out 34-0 by the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday at SoFi Stadium, dropping their second consecutive preseason game.New Orleans finished with 293 yards of total offense, committed three turnovers, and was flagged 12 times.How it happenedWith the Saints resting their start
A Humphreys County High School student-athlete was shot and killed Friday night.Law enforcement told DeltaNews.tv the shooting happened near the 300 block of Third Street in Belzoni. The deceased was identified as 16-year-old JaKamryn Price, a junior defensive end and tight end on the Cowboys footba
Retired attorney and professional dance instructor Cassandra Walter recently founded Mississippi’s first nonprofit ballroom academy for underprivileged children, and she’s now seeking teachers and donors to help launch the program.Ballroom Mississippi is a nonprofit ballroom training academy focused
Stennis Space Center in Mississippi has a new deputy director.NASA has named Joseph R. Schuyler as the new deputy director at the agency’s facility near Bay St. Louis. He will fill a vacancy left by Christine Powell, who was recently promoted to director of the center. Powell is the first female to
Mississippi has more workers than ever before, Gov. Tate Reeves said Friday.The Republican governor announced that the state’s total non-farm employment reached a record high in July, reaching 1,196,200 jobs.“There’s been no shortage of record-breaking economic news for Mississippi over the last six
Ground has been broken on a project aimed at connecting museums, parks, and trails in Jackson.Federal, state, and city officials, along with other local leaders gathered in the LeFleur’s Bluff area of Jackson on Wednesday to break ground on a multi-million-dollar pedestrian bridge. The bridge will o
It’s official, and not unexpected. ESPN’s College GameDay is heading to Oxford ahead of the highly anticipated matchup between Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin’s LSU Tigers.The game itself has drawn widespread attention, as Kiffin’s unprecedented departure from Ole Miss to LSU ahead of the Rebels’ first-eve
Another partnership to bring free field trips to Mississippi students has been made. Nissan Neighbors has awarded the Foundation for Mississippi History $40,000 to support field trips for students statewide to visit the Two Mississippi Museums.Located in downtown Jackson, the Two Mississippi Museums
Republican candidates are beginning to announce bids for statewide office in Mississippi ahead of the 2027 election cycle. Meanwhile, the local Democratic Party has been relatively mum about its potential hopefuls.This is not by accident or happenstance, according to Mississippi Democratic Party Cha
Automotive parts manufacturer Solero Technologies is expanding its operations in Water Valley with a $14 million investment.The Mississippi Development Authority announced Thursday that the company will add 14 new manufacturing lines at its existing facility and make upgrades to support its producti
The Southern Miss football stadium is getting its first name change in nearly 50 years.M.M. Roberts Stadium will become Renasant Stadium effective Friday, with Mississippi’s Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees approving the move Thursday. The name change follows Southern Miss striking
Things keep getting better for LEGO fans in Mississippi as the Magnolia State is set to get its first-ever Brick Convention.Soon after Mississippians learned the state’s first LEGO Store was coming to Ridgeland, Brick Convention announced it would bring the event to Mississippi for the first time.Th
Former Ole Miss men’s basketball coach Andy Kennedy has been named interim athletics director at his alma mater.UAB announced on Wednesday that it had parted ways with longtime AD Mark Ingraham, who had overseen the Blazers’ athletics programs for 11 years. In the meantime, Kennedy has been tasked w
