Mississippi’s infant mortality rate dropped in 2025, State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney has confirmed.Edney on Wednesday announced that an average of fewer than nine babies died per 1,000 live births last year. The figure was a noticeable dip from 2024’s figure of 9.7 babies dying per 1,000 births,
Former East Mississippi Community College football coach Buddy Stephens is protesting his firing from the school.Stephens, a five-time national champion who took the sports world by storm during the first two seasons of Netflix’s “Last Chance U,” was terminated in August after 18 seasons with the Li
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce and the Mississippi Beef Council are partnering to give veterans a special treat during the upcoming state fair.Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson announced that veterans and active military will be treated to a free brisket biscuit during the 167th Mi
Medical testing company Mayo Clinic Laboratories is establishing operations in Southaven, with plans to create 234 new jobs.The more than $30 million investment will support diagnostic testing and laboratory services for hospitals, clinicians, and healthcare systems to provide patients with accurate
The University of Mississippi Medical Center has earned national recognition for its telehealth services.A trio of Mississippi-based federal lawmakers announced Wednesday that UMMC had been awarded a $4.25 million grant for a five-year redesignation as a Telehealth Center of Excellence. The funding
Jackson State quarterback Jared Lockhart has been named the Southwestern Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week following his career night in the Tigers’ 66-14 win over Edward Waters.The sophomore gave his career-best performance against the Division II school, completing 17 of 25 passes f
Mississippi could be responsible for an estimated $75 million a year in SNAP benefit costs under new federal requirements as food pantries across the state report increased demand for assistance.Mississippi Food Network reported in August that visits across its network were up 36% from a year ago. T
A DeSoto County woman has been sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay more than $3 million in restitution for wire fraud, the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office announced.Katricia Smith, 47, was sentenced Tuesday after being arrested and prosecuted as part of the National Health Car
Madison County has cleared the way for a conference center and adjoining hotel.County officials gave the conference center the final nod of approval on Tuesday. The venue will be built near Topgolf in Ridgeland and within the Prado Vista development district. Officials said the facility will be 50,0
Former Ole Miss and NFL players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris will not suit up for LSU this season, despite legal efforts to get the two an extra year of collegiate eligibility.The Tigers on Tuesday finalized their 105-man roster with the addition of defensive end Gabriel Reliford and defensive
The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a pair of fatal crashes over the Labor Day enforcement period.According to MHP, the holiday enforcement period ran from Friday, Sept. 4, through Monday, Sept. 7. Troopers investigated 136 crashes and assisted 88 motorists. Officials reported that deadly wr
The 12th annual Mississippi Book Festival is coming to Jackson later this month with another day chock-full of all things literature.The book fest brings readers from across the country for author panels, book signings, workshops, and more. Last year, more than 23,000 readers visited the festival to
The Mississippi Mud Monsters have a new general manager — and it is quite the familiar face.On Tuesday, the Frontier League club announced that David Kerr had been promoted to the position. Kerr joined the Mud Monsters as assistant general manager in 2024 and helped build the organization ahead of i
Ole Miss stayed put at No. 9 in the Associated Press Top 25 after a nail-biting 41-38 win over No. 24 Louisville to kick off year one of the Pete Golding era.Trusted placekicker Lucas Carneiro drilled a 48-yard walk-off kick to lead the Rebels to victory in the only ranked-on-ranked matchup of the f
Leaders of the Southeastern Conference will meet Thursday to discuss whether to take the extraordinary step of kicking LSU out of the league in the wake of an ugly feud over whether players who spent time in the NFL should be allowed back on the team’s roster this season.On Tuesday, the SEC amended
Northwest Mississippi Community College kicked off a yearlong celebration marking its 100th anniversary with a ceremony Tuesday on its Senatobia campus.The Centennial Kickoff Celebration included the dedication of a historical marker, the unveiling of a portrait honoring Dean James P. McCormick, and
State Sen. Briggs Hopson is not seeking another term in the legislature and has quashed talks of a potential run for attorney general.The Republican from Vicksburg announced on social media that he is not seeking a sixth term in the 2027 election cycle. He also removed his name from possible content
A man passed away after an apparent drowning incident in Tishomingo County on Labor Day.Officials confirmed that 44-year-old Steven Hopper drowned in Pickwick Lake after falling off a cliff and into the water. Hopper was reportedly swimming with friends at the lake and took an approximately 15-foot
A Natchez man has been charged with three counts of aggravated assault domestic violence after an incident involving two women and an infant.On Sept. 4, deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on East Sulinda Street around 8:45 p.m. When they arrived, the disturbance they
A suspect who allegedly killed two people inside the AT&T store at Crossroads Mall in Gulfport on Monday has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of shooting into a crowd.According to witnesses, 71-year-old Samuel Jerome Andrews of Harrison County pulled up to the curb o
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the shooting death of a Claiborne County sheriff’s deputy.The Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office announced the reward Monday night, less than 24 hours after Deputy Terrian
Following a three-interception performance in Southern Miss’ season-opening win over Alcorn State, defensive back Kobi Albert is being honored by the Sun Belt.The conference announced its first slate of weekly awards for the 2026 season, naming Albert as its Defensive Player of the Week. Coastal Car
The LEGO scene in Mississippi continues to grow, with the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science’s newest exhibit coming later this month and using the popular toy bricks.“Sean Kenney’s Animal Super Powers Made with LEGO Bricks” will bring a plethora of skillfully crafted animals to life in the Jacks
Ole Miss wide receiver Deuce Alexander and kicker Lucas Carneiro each won SEC weekly awards following the No. 9 Rebels’ thrilling 41-38 win against No. 24 Louisville on Sunday.Alongside LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt, Alexander earned the honor of SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week for his stellar per
