A Mississippian is in the final 14 on hit TV singing competition “American Idol” as a big twist was revealed at the end of Monday night’s episode.During the opening hour of Monday’s “Songs of Faith” episode – the first live episode of season 24 – Daniel Stallworth was announced as part of the top 14
Mississippi lawmakers have been working to reshape controversial changes made to the public employees’ retirement system a year ago.Last year, as part of legislation to phase out the state income tax, lawmakers made some changes to PERS — including a provision placing individuals hired after March 1
Significant progress has been made in containing the largest wildfire in Carroll County history.The Mississippi Forestry Commission said Monday afternoon that the blaze, which its coined the “Big Hungry Fire,” is holding at 4,246 acres — just over 6.5 miles — and is 70% contained. The fire expanded
Mississippi college baseball fans got a taste this past week of in-state action with Mississippi State coming out victorious over both Southern Miss and Ole Miss. But there’s more rivalry action left to play out with two games set for Trustmark Park in Pearl next month.The Mississippi Mud Monsters,
Two people were killed in a pair of shootings Sunday in Attala County, and authorities now say their primary suspect is also dead.According to officials, the first shooting occurred around 1 p.m. on County Road 1107, where a man was found shot to death in the roadway. The victim, identified as 67-ye
NBA champion and Mississippi native Mo Williams is vacating his head coaching role at Jackson State for a new opportunity in the SEC.The Murrah High School alumnus and former All-Star Cleveland Cavaliers point guard is set to become an assistant at Kentucky under the guidance of frontman Mark Pope.W
A rape suspect is dead following an officer-involved shooting in Indianola, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation confirmed.MBI said agents with the U.S. Marshal Service were attempting to serve a warrant for rape on a subject a local residence. Upon arrival, the subject displayed a weapon toward
Mississippi State is back in the top five, and Southern Miss is back in the top 10, while Ole Miss has dropped out of the college baseball rankings altogether.The Bulldogs (24-4, 7-2 SEC) jumped up two spots to No. 4 in the latest top 25 by D1Baseball after an impressive week, one in which they domi
K-12 teachers won’t be the only educators in Mississippi getting a pay raise soon if all pans out at the state capitol.As part of appropriations for Mississippi’s Institution of Higher Learning and the Mississippi Community College Board, community-college and university professors will receive a $2
After more than three decades on the water, professional fisherman Jason Christie proved he can still surprise himself.The Oklahoma native claimed a dramatic victory at the Mountain Dew Bassmaster Elite on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in Columbus over the weekend, securing his ninth Bassmaster t
A back-and-forth affair over teacher pay raises inside the Mississippi capitol – a debate that technically died before being revived – is expected to end with K-12 educators statewide receiving a $2,000 bump to their salaries.The Senate on Sunday unanimously voted to fund the pay increase for teache
Ole Miss began spring football drills on Friday, and shortly after, the team was handed a word of great news — star quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has cleared what is likely to be the last hurdle in his pursuit to compete during the 2026-27 season.A months-long back-and-forth involving a waiver requ
Five people are dead, and one is injured following a crash involving a train in south Mississippi.Officials with the Stone County Sheriff’s Department said the incident happened Friday around 1 p.m. at Pump Branch Road near Highway 49. A van carrying six people was struck by the train and first resp
Football season will be back before you know it, and to give fans a teaser of the work being done in Starkville, Mississippi State will be holding a free spring scrimmage at Davis Wade Stadium.Head coach Jeff Lebby and the Bulldogs will take the field at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, to showcase
Former Ole Miss football player, coach, and athletics director Warner Alford has passed away at 87.The university announced his passing on Friday. Alford, a McComb native, dedicated over 30 years of service to the Ole Miss athletics department in multiple capacities. A guard for legendary head coach
A Mississippi inmate’s death is under investigation.Jailers at the Wilkinson County Correctional Facility reportedly discovered Charles Reed, 59, unresponsive in his cell on Tuesday. He was later pronounced deceased by medical staff at the prison.Charles Reed (Photo from the Wilkinson County Sheriff
The first pediatric flu death in 2026 has been reported in Mississippi.The Mississippi State Department of Health confirmed the death on Friday. A pediatric death is defined as the death of an individual under 18 years of age. State officials did not provide the specific age, gender, or location of
Mississippi-based poultry processing and portioning company DG Foods is expanding operations in Hazlehurst with a $1.19 million corporate investment.DG Foods’ operations include deboning, tender portioning, and other custom processing services. The company’s expansion involves the installation of ne
Daniel Stallworth recently cracked the top 20 of “American Idol” and now hopes to advance come Monday. While his rise on the hit singing competition has been well documented, his musical roots trace back to when he was just two years old.The 27-year-old Moss Point native said in a recent interview w
Local lawmakers have successfully returned to the drawing board to rework a disaster relief proposal that had previously been vetoed by Gov. Tate Reeves, sparking a public clash among some of Mississippi’s top elected officials.After the governor alleged that an unconstitutional and possibly crimina
A pair of Mississippi State basketball players plan to pursue a new collegiate venture when the transfer portal opens next month.Coming off a promising freshman campaign, forward Jamarion Davis-Fleming has announced plans to find a new landing spot. The Canton native logged 3.7 points and 4.8 reboun
Super Bowl-winning linebacker Derick Hall was recognized by his home state for excellence both on and off the field.Hall, a native of Gulfport, was celebrated by local lawmakers in the Mississippi state capitol on Wednesday. The Seattle Seahawks linebacker played a crucial role in helping his team e
Country music star Travis Tritt is making two stops in MississippiThe “It’s a Great Day to Be Alive” and “Help Me Hold On” singer will take the main stage at the Brandon Amphitheater on Saturday, June 13. David Lee Murphy, best known for his hit “Dust on the Bottle, and Chris Cagle, the artist behi
Professional hockey is returning to Southaven after a nearly decade-long hiatus.Officials with the Landers Center announced Wednesday that a local team will be the 15th member of the Federal Prospects Hockey League this year. The new team is the second based in Mississippi in the league and will beg
