Roughly 18 kilograms of cocaine seized in Rankin County traffic stop
11/11/2026

Roughly 18 kilograms of cocaine seized in Rankin County traffic stop

Two arrests have been made after law enforcement in Rankin County seized roughly 18 kilograms of cocaine.On Tuesday, a Rankin County deputy assigned to criminal interdiction stopped a vehicle along U.S. Highway 49 for a traffic violation. Additional interdiction officers from the Rankin County Sheri

Mississippi inmate relocated after attempting to escape state-run prison
11/11/2026

Mississippi inmate relocated after attempting to escape state-run prison

A Mississippi inmate has been relocated after allegedly attempting to escape a state-run prison.The Mississippi Department of Corrections reported that inmate Christopher Davis, 46, attempted to escape the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility on Monday night. Jail staff said they discovered Dav

Greene County veterans recognized for their service
11/11/2026

Greene County veterans recognized for their service

Veterans Day serves as an annual opportunity to recognize those who served in the U.S. military, but in rural communities that recognition can also mean bringing neighbors together to share experiences and honor their service.In advance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, veterans from across Greene Count

MCBB: Ole Miss makes history in 91-51 beatdown of Southeastern Louisiana
11/11/2026

MCBB: Ole Miss makes history in 91-51 beatdown of Southeastern Louisiana

Ole Miss made history in Tuesday night’s 91-51 beatdown of Southeastern Louisiana. For the first time since the 1955-56 season, the Rebels scored more than 90 points in their first three matchups.While the offense had no issue putting points on the board, it was the Rebels’ defense that paved the wa

Mississippi’s Guest introduces bipartisan Veterans Day resolution
11/10/2026

Mississippi’s Guest introduces bipartisan Veterans Day resolution

Ahead of Veterans Day, U.S. Rep. Michael Guest has introduced a resolution honoring America’s veterans and encouraging Americans to recognize their service and sacrifice during Wednesday’s holiday.The resolution, introduced Monday by the Mississippi Republican, is cosponsored by more than 80 members

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority
11/10/2026

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio won the race Tuesday to serve as House Republican leader as the GOP prepares for its new role in the minority.Jordan, who serves as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, defeated Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana in a secret ballot election of Republicans

2026 Mr. Football award winners announced in Mississippi
11/10/2026

2026 Mr. Football award winners announced in Mississippi

The Mississippi High School Activities Association has announced the 2026 Mr. Football award recipients from each of the state’s seven classifications.Presented by CSpire, the winners are:Class 1A: QB Jatyius Adams, LumbertonClass 2A: QB Chase Craft, HeidelbergClass 3A: RB Yoshawn Hudson, WinonaClas

Mississippi Lottery launching new instant-win games later this month
11/10/2026

Mississippi Lottery launching new instant-win games later this month

The Mississippi Lottery Corporation is introducing a new style of instant-win game later this month.Fast Play, the lottery’s newest game offering, will launch Sunday, Nov. 22, giving players the chance to win prizes immediately without scratching tickets, selecting numbers, or waiting for drawing re

Ole Miss fined $250K after football fans throw trash, interrupting game
11/10/2026

Ole Miss fined $250K after football fans throw trash, interrupting game

The University of Mississippi’s pockets just got lighter thanks to fan behavior in the Rebels’ blowout home loss to Georgia.The Southeastern Conference announced Monday that Ole Miss will be penalized $250,000 for the interruption caused by fans throwing trash onto the field at Vaught-Hemingway Stad

MDE: Mississippi public schools see 24% decline in student absences
11/09/2026

MDE: Mississippi public schools see 24% decline in student absences

Absences are on the decline in local public schools, a report from the Mississippi Department of Education found.The agency reported that Mississippi public school districts tallied 243,766 fewer student absences in August and September 2026 than in August and September 2025 — a 24% decline. Total a

Veterans Day ceremony happening Tuesday at Two Mississippi Museums
11/09/2026

Veterans Day ceremony happening Tuesday at Two Mississippi Museums

To honor all who have served, the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson are hosting its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday.The event, which will be held on the Entergy Mississippi Plaza in front of the museums, begins at 10:30 a.m. It will include a performance by the 41st Army band, a moment of s

Mississippi secretary of state provides update on U.S. Senate race
11/09/2026

Mississippi secretary of state provides update on U.S. Senate race

The race between Republican incumbent U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom remains too close to call nearly a week after the Nov. 3 midterms.Mississippians turned out in droves last Tuesday, with some precincts reporting record midterm turnout. Since then, more than 953,0

State Auditor Shad White enters 2027 race for Mississippi governor
11/09/2026

State Auditor Shad White enters 2027 race for Mississippi governor

The GOP field for Mississippi’s next governor continues to widen with State Auditor Shad White being the latest to enter the race.After teasing for months that he was considering a run for governor, White officially launched his candidacy on Monday. The first millennial to serve in a statewide offic