Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch helped announce a $220 million nationwide settlement with General Motors on Thursday.Along with 35 other attorneys general, Fitch helped obtain a settlement that will require GM to obtain affirmative express consent from consumers before collecting or disclosi
Agriculture officials in Mississippi will soon accept a new wave of applications for the wild hog control program.From Nov. 1-15, landowners and managers in all of the state’s 82 counties are eligible to request “smart” traps for the control of wild hogs on private agricultural and forestry properti
North Mississippi Medical Center is expanding intensive care for adults and children with a $3.64 million project.The Tupelo hospital is adding four adult ICU rooms and two pediatric ICU rooms while bringing pediatric inpatient services together on one floor, officials announced.NMMC is renovating i
Mississippi Valley State University’s website provider was the subject of a cyberattack.The university said Wednesday that it is working to restore web services following a cyber incident that affected its website hosting provider. The school did not provide any specific details about the attack or
More details have been announced for former President Bill Clinton’s trip to Tupelo to campaign for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom.On Wednesday, political action committee Mississippi Forward announced that the 42nd president will be the next power player within the national Democratic
Former Mississippi State standout Jeffery Simmons will soon be reunited with college teammate Montez Sweat.The Tennessee Titans were part of a landmark trade that sent the star defensive tackle to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a pair of first-round picks, the Ringer’s Tom Pelissero first reporte
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time.Hey, Milwaukee: grab a brat, raise a beer and prepare for that parade.To borrow a line from Bob Uecker, your title drought is up, outta here, gone.Y
The sun will soon set earlier in Mississippi with daylight saving time ending, and transportation officials are asking motorists and pedestrians to be cautious during dark hours.The Mississippi Department of Transportation is calling on drivers to be prepared to slow down and watch out for walkers,
The Delta State University football program is being forced to go independent of the conference it helped charter back in 1970.Amid changes within the Gulf South Conference, including several schools choosing to move to new conferences since 2024, the GSC will no longer sponsor football beginning in
A Mississippi man is accused of stealing a fire extinguisher from a Louisiana church and entering a home naked.The St. Francisville, La. Police Department reports that Heath Alan Brumfield, 49, is charged with simple burglary, simple battery, and unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling. Brumfiel
Legendary rock band Chicago will celebrate six decades of chart-topping hits with three Mississippi performances.As part of its 60th anniversary tour, Chicago will perform twice in Biloxi, then head to the Mississippi Delta for a concert in Cleveland. The shows on the Mississippi Gulf Coast will tak
Sentencing has once again been delayed for former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba connected to a federal bribery scandal.Lumumba’s sentencing has been moved to Nov. 20, but he and his counsel will still have to appear in court on Nov. 5. That’s the date former Hinds County District Attorney Jody
A Louisiana woman was arrested for allegedly recording herself committing sexual abuse of two children and sharing the recordings with a Mississippi man at his request.According to Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, 47-year-old Lacy Amedio faces two counts of first-degree rape among a handful o
Landmarks across Mississippi will soon light up teal in honor of November being Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.The annual nationwide effort is part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Light the World in Teal program and aims to “literally shine a light on Alzheimer’s disease and show support for
Independent candidate Ty Pinkins said Tuesday he will not ditch his bid for U.S. Senate in Mississippi in a social media post directed “to those calling on me to drop out” of the race.Pinkins, a former Democrat who left the party last summer over what he views as corruption within both major politic
Ole Miss earned a 92-78 win in an exhibition versus a UAB team led by a familiar face — former Rebel head coach Andy Kennedy.The Rebels shot 55% from the field and 43% from 3 in the matchup. Ole Miss had 6 players with double figures on the scoreboard. Seton Hall transfer Budd Clark led that effort
With Halloween approaching, Mississippians have plenty of ways to celebrate spooky season, from interactive plays and family-friendly trunk-or-treat events to other festive activities.Here’s a look at some of the most anticipated Halloween happenings across the Magnolia State.Hattiesburg – “Zoo Boo”
A Biloxi landlord was found guilty of sexual battery of a pregnant tenant.According to District Attorney W. Crosby Parker, the victim had leased commercial space to run a beauty supply business on Division Street from 65-year-old Tam Trieu. During the trial, the victim said that on Dec. 27, 2024, Tr
Five candidates are vying to fill the vacancy in the Hinds County District Attorney’s Office.Gov. Tate Reeves set a Nov. 3 special election to determine who will serve the remainder of former DA Jody Owens’ term. Owens resigned and was subsequently disbarred in Mississippi after pleading guilty to a
Southern Miss is moving forward with major renovations at Pete Taylor Park, but needs support from the public.The university’s athletics department announced Tuesday its plans to give the baseball stadium a facelift through a fundraising initiative. The initiative, called “Where Tradition Meets Tomo
A place where state lawmakers once gathered to debate and pass legislation is open to the public with expanded visiting hours.The Mississippi Department of Archives and History announced that the Old Capitol Museum is now open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.Built in 1839, the Old C
The State Fire Marshal’s Office has identified the cause of a fire that claimed the lives of two elderly Mississippians at a nursing home in Clinton.Fire Marshal Mike Chaney reports that the blaze that broke out at Brookdale Senior Living on Oct. 21 likely stemmed from the inappropriate disposal of
The Mississippi High School Activities Association has announced new classifications that will begin with the next school year.Every two years, the MHSAA reclassifies member institutions based on enrollment data. On Monday, the governing body for high school athletics announced a new round of organi
Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor will miss the remainder of the 2026-27 season due to a foot injury.The star signal caller had been dealing with the injury during his debut campaign as the Bulldogs’ starting signal caller. Taylor missed the Oct. 17 game against LSU and was sidelined afte
