Mississippi Powerball player wins $2 million prize
05/01/2026

Mississippi Powerball player wins $2 million prize

A lucky Mississippi Powerball player is $2 million richer after a big win in Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing.The winning ticket was purchased at Doc’s Quick Stop Exxon in Byhalia. The unidentified player matched all five white balls — 3-19-35-51-67 — to initially win $1 million, then doubled the

Hurricane Preparedness Week set for May 3-9 in Mississippi
05/01/2026

Hurricane Preparedness Week set for May 3-9 in Mississippi

Gov. Tate Reeves has declared May 3 to May 9 Hurricane Preparedness Week in Mississippi ahead of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins next month.Fortunately for Mississippi, no hurricanes made landfall in the U.S. a season ago, but leading weather researchers are predicting 13 named stor

Nissan axing electric vehicle production at Canton plant
05/01/2026

Nissan axing electric vehicle production at Canton plant

Nissan is axing electric vehicle production at its plant in Canton.Officials with the auto giant announced this week that they would no longer build EVs in central Mississippi due to a lack of market demand in the U.S. Nissan halting EV production in Canton, however, will not affect the manufacturin

Mississippi agriculture department launches free eggs for a year giveaway
05/01/2026

Mississippi agriculture department launches free eggs for a year giveaway

Mississippians can soon try to crack the odds for a chance at winning free eggs for a year.The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce announced Friday that the state’s Egg Marketing Board, in partnership with Ridgeland-based Cal-Maine Foods, is hosting an “Eggs for a Year” giveaway, wher

Jackson Coffee Festival returning for second year of freshly brewed fun
05/01/2026

Jackson Coffee Festival returning for second year of freshly brewed fun

The Jackson Coffee Festival is running it back in Mississippi’s capital city for another round of freshly brewed fun.After a successful debut in 2025, roasters from across the Magnolia State and beyond are gearing up to serve some of their most popular coffee products, while seasoned baristas host w

Starkville implements new security measures following Cotton District shooting
05/01/2026

Starkville implements new security measures following Cotton District shooting

The city of Starkville is implementing new security measures following a weekend shooting that required the victim to be airlifted to medical care.Officials announced that on Fridays and Saturdays, the Starkville Police Department will operate a “managed access area” in the Cotton District. The enfo

Chicago concert in Brandon postponed due to expected inclement weather
05/01/2026

Chicago concert in Brandon postponed due to expected inclement weather

Legendary rock band Chicago won’t be taking the main stage at the Brandon Amphitheater on Friday. Instead, the group’s concert has been moved back two days due to expected inclement weather in central Mississippi.Officials with the outdoor venue announced Thursday that the show is being moved to Sun

Mississippi Valley State officially names Mike Davis men’s basketball coach
04/30/2026

Mississippi Valley State officially names Mike Davis men’s basketball coach

Mike Davis was once the successor to one of college basketball’s most legendary coaches. Now, he is being tasked with leading a Mississippi Valley State men’s program that has enjoyed little success in recent years.Davis, a four-time conference coach of the year — three times in the SWAC and once in

Ingalls Shipbuilding awarded $283 million contract from U.S. Navy
04/29/2026

Ingalls Shipbuilding awarded $283 million contract from U.S. Navy

Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula has earned a $283 million contract to prep for the construction of the U.S. Navy’s new class of warships.The contract allows Ingalls Shipbuilding to procure long-lead material, execute design work, and begin pre-construction activities for the first ship of the FF(

Hyde-Smith backing bill to reduce fertilizer costs as push grows for farm aid
04/29/2026

Hyde-Smith backing bill to reduce fertilizer costs as push grows for farm aid

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is backing a bill aimed at lowering fertilizer costs for farmers nationwide.The Lowering Input Costs for American Famers Act would eliminate tariffs and other fees on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco. Morocco is one of the leading global players in th

Gov. Reeves announces office, website for $206M rural health initiative
04/29/2026

Gov. Reeves announces office, website for $206M rural health initiative

On Wednesday, Gov. Tate Reeves announced the establishment of a new office that will be charged with implementing a rural health plan in Mississippi, which is being funded by the federal government.The Republican governor unveiled plans for the Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program in Nove

Mr. Baseball and Miss Softball winners crowned in Mississippi
04/29/2026

Mr. Baseball and Miss Softball winners crowned in Mississippi

We’ve officially reached the high school baseball and softball playoffs in Mississippi, and while teams from across the state’s seven public-school classifications vie for a title, the top players in both sports have been formally recognized.The Mississippi High School Activities Association and Ass

NCAA remains on track to expand March Madness to 76-team brackets
04/29/2026

NCAA remains on track to expand March Madness to 76-team brackets

The NCAA is still deliberating expanding March Madness on both the men’s and women’s sides to 76 teams for next season — a much-expected development that’s been in the works for years.The NCAA released a brief statement Tuesday in the wake of an ESPN report that cited unnamed sources saying a decisi