Mississippi diabetes rates, costs drive community aid
04/03/2026

Mississippi diabetes rates, costs drive community aid

When Damascus Moffett saw his aunt struggling to afford the supplies she needed to manage her diabetes, he started looking for help.“(My aunt) was going through the hoops of trying to get diabetic supplies, and then I met a lady right down the road who had some,” Moffett said. “I thought to myself,

Marshall County police K-9 killed in the line of duty
04/03/2026

Marshall County police K-9 killed in the line of duty

A police K-9 is reported to have been killed in the line of duty in north Mississippi.It was confirmed that K-9 officer Floki was found fatally wounded at the Marshall County Correctional Facility on Thursday morning. The dog was discovered deceased by commander Josh Russell, who was about to bring

Rollover crash in Quitman County leaves 1 dead, at least 2 injured
04/03/2026

Rollover crash in Quitman County leaves 1 dead, at least 2 injured

One person is dead and several are injured after a rollover crash in Quitman County.The Coahoma County Fire Department said Friday morning it was asked Thursday just after 4 p.m. to assist in the crash response as “multiple patients with life-threatening injuries” were found on Highway 6.Despite par

New districts, schools of innovation announced in Mississippi
04/02/2026

New districts, schools of innovation announced in Mississippi

The Mississippi State Board of Education has approved innovative programs within three districts and one school.Officials announced Thursday that the Newton County School District, Union Public School District, and Western Line School District have been recognized as districts of innovation, while H

Pair of former Ole Miss basketball players earn NBA G League awards
04/02/2026

Pair of former Ole Miss basketball players earn NBA G League awards

Ole Miss took center stage during this year’s NBA G League awards, with two of its pro hoopers recognized for their excellence on the court.Former standout Rebel guard Sean Pedulla was tabbed the league’s 2025-26 rookie of the year. Pedulla, who helped lead the red and blue to the Sweet 16 a year ag

Trump says Pam Bondi is out as attorney general
04/02/2026

Trump says Pam Bondi is out as attorney general

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general, ending the contentious tenure of a loyalist who upended the Justice Department’s culture of independence from the White House, oversaw large-scale firings of career employees and moved aggressively

Teacher pay raise package heading to Mississippi governor’s desk
04/02/2026

Teacher pay raise package heading to Mississippi governor’s desk

Gov. Tate Reeves will soon get a chance to sign another teacher pay raise into law, albeit a smaller one than the state’s largest on record in 2022.Lawmakers in the House and Senate voted unanimously on Wednesday to send a teacher pay package to the governor’s desk that would give K-12 educators in

Years after water crisis, new tests show where Jackson’s water stands
04/02/2026

Years after water crisis, new tests show where Jackson’s water stands

Nearly four years after the Jackson water crisis, the Clarion Ledger tested the city’s water again. This time amid a very different civic backdrop.A lot has changed since August 2022, when heavy flooding from the Pearl River caused the city’s long-troubled water system to completely collapse — resul

Art in the Pass returns April 11-12 to the Mississippi Gulf Coast
04/01/2026

Art in the Pass returns April 11-12 to the Mississippi Gulf Coast

Art in the Pass is set to return the weekend of April 11-12, bringing fine art, live music, and plenty of food options to a scenic stretch of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.The annual festival will be held at War Memorial Park in Pass Christian, overlooking the beach. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Satu

Mississippi governor signs bill aiming to ensure only citizens vote
04/01/2026

Mississippi governor signs bill aiming to ensure only citizens vote

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a GOP-backed bill aimed at ensuring only American citizens can cast ballots in local elections, saying those opposed to the measure are arguing in bad faith.The Republican governor’s signature comes after both GOP-led legislative chambers passed Senate Bill 25

Biloxi Shuckers announce 2026 roster ahead of Opening Day
04/01/2026

Biloxi Shuckers announce 2026 roster ahead of Opening Day

With the Minor League Baseball season right around the corner, the Biloxi Shuckers announced its initial roster for 2026.The Shuckers will open their season on Friday, April 3, on the road against the Rocket City Trash Pandas in Huntsville, Ala. They will then return to Biloxi for their home opener

Mississippi lawmakers approve $100 million for new UMMC cancer center
04/01/2026

Mississippi lawmakers approve $100 million for new UMMC cancer center

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is set to receive $100 million from the state to construct a new cancer center.UMMC, the state’s only academic medical center, announced plans in January 2025 for a five-story, 250,000-plus square foot Cancer Center and Research Institute building. At a c

Former Pittsburgh commander officially begins as Jackson police chief
04/01/2026

Former Pittsburgh commander officially begins as Jackson police chief

Dr. RaShall Brackney has officially begun her tenure as police chief of Mississippi’s capital city, getting started in the role on Wednesday.Brackney was first-term Mayor John Horhn’s pick for the position and was promptly approved by the city council, though a second vote had to be taken to approve

CBSB: No. 8 Southern Miss upset at home by Southeastern Louisiana 5-1
04/01/2026

CBSB: No. 8 Southern Miss upset at home by Southeastern Louisiana 5-1

Just one day after returning to the top 10 in the D1Baseball rankings, Southern Miss failed to live up to the hype. The Golden Eagles struggled to find meaningful hits on Tuesday and suffered a 5-1 upset at the hands of a Southeastern Louisiana club with revenge on its mind.The two teams last square

MCBB: Ilias Kamardine agrees to return to Ole Miss for 2026-27 season
03/31/2026

MCBB: Ilias Kamardine agrees to return to Ole Miss for 2026-27 season

Ole Miss guard Ilias Kamardine will be back in Oxford for another season.The France native is set to be part of head coach Chris Beard’s 2026-27 squad after concluding a disappointing debut year with the Rebels, first reported by On3. Kamardine, listed as a senior, had previously been granted a waiv

Alleged Beth Israel arsonist requests trial be delayed
03/31/2026

Alleged Beth Israel arsonist requests trial be delayed

The 19-year-old accused of setting Mississippi’s oldest synagogue on fire is looking to delay his trial.Stephen Spencer Pittman, the alleged Beth Israel Congregation arsonist, has requested that the federal court in Jackson hold his trial at a later date so that his legal counsel can have additional