CBSB: NCAA Tournament regional opponents announced for Mississippi schools
05/25/2026

CBSB: NCAA Tournament regional opponents announced for Mississippi schools

The road to Omaha has officially begun, and of course, Mississippi is at the epicenter of the college baseball scene. This year’s NCAA Tournament features two Mississippi clubs hosting regionals, while the other’s postseason journey will begin in another team’s stadium.In Hattiesburg, Southern Miss

NFPA urges extra safety when grilling this Memorial Day
05/25/2026

NFPA urges extra safety when grilling this Memorial Day

Memorial Day may signal the unofficial start to summer, but for many, it also marks the beginning of grilling season.While rainy weather in Mississippi could alter some cookout plans, those firing up the grill on the holiday are being urged to keep safety in mind. The National Fire Protection Associ

Naked man emerges from Biloxi River, killed after attacking neighbor: police
05/25/2026

Naked man emerges from Biloxi River, killed after attacking neighbor: police

A naked man emerged from the Biloxi River and was shot and killed after attacking another person, police say.The Biloxi Police Department noted in a press release that they received “multiple calls” on Saturday around 8 p.m. about a naked white man exiting the Biloxi River and approaching homes on W

CBSB: Southern Miss, Mississippi State selected as NCAA Tournament host sites
05/25/2026

CBSB: Southern Miss, Mississippi State selected as NCAA Tournament host sites

The road to Omaha will go through Mississippi.Once conference championships wrapped up across the college baseball scene, the NCAA promptly announced two of the state’s schools as regional host sites. Both Southern Miss and Mississippi State will be facilitating postseason matchups with a favorable

Southern Miss baseball beats Louisiana to win Sun Belt Tournament championship
05/25/2026

Southern Miss baseball beats Louisiana to win Sun Belt Tournament championship

A stormy weekend in Montgomery, Alabama – one that included several delays throughout – didn’t rain on Southern Miss’ parade as the Sun Belt’s top seed went on to win its third conference tournament title in four seasons.On Sunday, the Golden Eagles won a semifinal game against 4-seed Troy earlier i

High school baseball champions crowned in Mississippi
05/24/2026

High school baseball champions crowned in Mississippi

The 2026 high school baseball season has concluded in Mississippi with champions being crowned at each classification.With title series wrapping up at Trustmark Park in Pearl on Saturday, the following teams earned the crown jewel in each of the Mississippi High School Activities Association’s seven

U.S. Rep. Michael Guest introduces resolution honoring Memorial Day
05/24/2026

U.S. Rep. Michael Guest introduces resolution honoring Memorial Day

U.S. Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.) is doing what he can to ensure people remember what Memorial Day is all about.Guest introduced a resolution Friday in honor of Monday’s holiday. The resolution expresses that the House of Representatives “calls on the people of the United States to observe Memorial

Belhaven softball heading back to Division III College World Series
05/24/2026

Belhaven softball heading back to Division III College World Series

For the second time in three years, Belhaven is heading to the NCAA Division III College World Series.The Blazers (42-10) skated through a home regional before hosting and sweeping Wisconsin-Oshkosh (33-10-1) to earn one of eight bids to Salem, Va. Thursday’s game in Jackson was a dominant 5-1 win b

2 injured in officer-involved shooting at Gulfport apartment complex
05/23/2026

2 injured in officer-involved shooting at Gulfport apartment complex

An investigation has been launched after two people were injured during an officer-involved shooting in Gulfport.According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, officers with the Gulfport Police Department responded to a Friday night call reporting an individual with a weapon at an apartme

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence
05/22/2026

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tulsi Gabbard resigned as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence on Friday, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer. She is the fourth Cabinet official to depart during Trump’s second term.In her resignation letter, which she posted on socia

More state troopers to be on Mississippi roadways during Memorial Day weekend
05/22/2026

More state troopers to be on Mississippi roadways during Memorial Day weekend

Those on the roads this Memorial Day weekend can expect a heightened law enforcement presence.The Mississippi Highway Patrol announced its 2026 Memorial Day Holiday Travel Period will begin Friday, May 22, at 6 p.m. and conclude Monday, May 25, at midnight. Each year, with an influx of travelers dur

CBSB: Mississippi State’s SEC Tournament run ends in 5-3 loss to Georgia
05/22/2026

CBSB: Mississippi State’s SEC Tournament run ends in 5-3 loss to Georgia

No. 16 Mississippi State’s run in the SEC Tournament has come to an end as the maroon and white fell to No. 4 Georgia, 5-3, on Thursday.After beating Missouri, 12-2, on Wednesday, Mississippi State was unable to keep the momentum alive in the second round. The loss marked the fourth time this season

Man accused of stabbing stepfather at Volvo plant in Byhalia
05/21/2026

Man accused of stabbing stepfather at Volvo plant in Byhalia

A man accused of stabbing his stepfather at an automobile plant in north Mississippi is in the custody of law enforcement.The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office reported that 25-year-old Martez Orr is charged with aggravated assault following a heated argument that escalated at the Volvo plant in Byha

Ex-Carthage police officer jailed on bribery, conspiracy charges
05/21/2026

Ex-Carthage police officer jailed on bribery, conspiracy charges

A former Mississippi police officer is behind bars on bribery charges.According to Breezy News, former Carthage police officer Howard Cole was taken into custody on May 13 and charged with bribery and conspiracy as a law enforcement officer.Carthage Police Chief Billy McMillan told the publication h