The Southeastern Conference passed a rule Tuesday banning players who have been drafted by NFL, NBA or WNBA teams or listed on rosters in those leagues, joining the Big Ten in taking a strong stand against this month’s unexpected surge of pro players trying to return to college.The SEC’s rule differ
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has ordered flags to fly half-staff statewide in honor of the late Dolly Parton.Reeves’ order follows a request by President Donald Trump for flags across the country to be lowered to pay respects to one of the most memorable performers in U.S. entertainment history.“An
The Mississippi Department of Transportation will soon undergo one of the largest projects in its history to improve roads and bridges on two major interstates in the Jackson metro.Dubbed “The Big Fix” by transportation officials, the I-20/I-55 Freight Corridors Improvement Project is a $400 million
A new agreement is set to make Vicksburg’s ambulance operation profitable for the first time in more than 55 years.Mayor Willis Thompson announced Tuesday that the city reached terms to provide ambulance transportation services for Merit Health River Region. The groundbreaking move by the mayor and
One of President Donald Trump’s strongest support groups, cattle farmers, feel sheer betrayal from the White House as a result of a plan to lower beef prices. In Mississippi, a state Trump has won in three straight election cycles, the sentiment is no different.Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Pre
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
Millsaps graduate defensive lineman Zabian Boutan is the latest Major to earn one of the program’s highest honors.On Monday, head coach Brandon Lechtenberg announced Boutan as the winner of the 2026 Juan Joseph Memorial Award. It comes with the honor of wearing No. 11 in honor of Joseph, a record-br
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
The madness keeps getting madder in the college football world, and naturally, Lane Kiffin is at the center of it all.After reaching an agreement with former Ole Miss and Cleveland Browns tight end Dae’Quan Wright, one where Wright will suit up LSU if he’s not picked up by an NFL franchise through t
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Former Ole Miss tight end Dae’Quan Wright has been waived by the Cleveland Browns and has an agreement in place to return to the collegiate ranks if given the chance. And Rebel fans will not like his preferred destination.Wright suited up for Cleveland and head coach Todd Monken on Saturday before b
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
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
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
Retired attorney and professional dance instructor Cassandra Walter recently founded Mississippi’s first nonprofit ballroom academy for underprivileged children, and she’s now seeking teachers and donors to help launch the program.Ballroom Mississippi is a nonprofit ballroom training academy focused
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
Mississippi has more workers than ever before, Gov. Tate Reeves said Friday.The Republican governor announced that the state’s total non-farm employment reached a record high in July, reaching 1,196,200 jobs.“There’s been no shortage of record-breaking economic news for Mississippi over the last six
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
