Greenville police identify man found burned, wrapped in tarp
08/25/2026

Greenville police identify man found burned, wrapped in tarp

More than a month after a body was found burned and wrapped in a tarp in Greenville, the victim has been identified.On July 21, officers from the Greenville Police Department responded after a passerby reported seeing a body alongside a roadway on Thornton Street. Upon arrival, officers located the

Mississippi State professor, student to study methane on seafloor
08/25/2026

Mississippi State professor, student to study methane on seafloor

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

First Black Mississippi sheriff in modern era Frank Davis dies at 79
08/24/2026

First Black Mississippi sheriff in modern era Frank Davis dies at 79

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

Tindell preparing to leave public safety post by year’s end for AG campaign
08/24/2026

Tindell preparing to leave public safety post by year’s end for AG campaign

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

AAA spokesperson: Gas prices likely to stay high for rest of 2026
08/24/2026

AAA spokesperson: Gas prices likely to stay high for rest of 2026

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

Fall in Mississippi to be hotter than usual, NOAA predicts
08/24/2026

Fall in Mississippi to be hotter than usual, NOAA predicts

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

Mississippi’s Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday returns this weekend
08/24/2026

Mississippi’s Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday returns this weekend

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

‘American Idol’ inviting Mississippians to audition next month
08/24/2026

‘American Idol’ inviting Mississippians to audition next month

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 unveils monument honoring first Black student
08/24/2026

Mississippi State unveils monument honoring first Black student

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

Ole Miss-LSU football game driving up ticket, lodging prices in Oxford
08/23/2026

Ole Miss-LSU football game driving up ticket, lodging prices in Oxford

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

Saints shut out by Rams 34-0 in second preseason game
08/23/2026

Saints shut out by Rams 34-0 in second preseason game

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

Humphreys County High School football player killed in shooting
08/23/2026

Humphreys County High School football player killed in shooting

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

Stennis Space Center welcomes Joseph Schuyler as new deputy director
08/21/2026

Stennis Space Center welcomes Joseph Schuyler as new deputy director

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

Ground broken on pedestrian bridge connecting museums in Jackson
08/21/2026

Ground broken on pedestrian bridge connecting museums in Jackson

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