MCBB: Mississippi State snaps 5-game losing streak with 88-60 win at LSU
01/29/2026

MCBB: Mississippi State snaps 5-game losing streak with 88-60 win at LSU

Mississippi State, catalyzed by a quick start on the scoreboard, snapped a five-game losing streak after staving off a late comeback attempt by LSU in Wednesday night’s 80-66 win in Baton Rouge.The Bulldogs (11-10, 3-5 SEC) did not score during the last two minutes of the matchup and allowed nine st

Ole Miss closing main campus until Feb. 8 as hazardous conditions linger
01/29/2026

Ole Miss closing main campus until Feb. 8 as hazardous conditions linger

The University of Mississippi is closing its main campus in Oxford until Feb. 8 as a result of the lingering effects of Winter Storm Fern.Ole Miss officials announced that the campus closure includes the cancellation of all classes, events, and activities. A women’s basketball game initially schedul

Mississippi House passes bill to require insurers to cover biomarker testing
01/28/2026

Mississippi House passes bill to require insurers to cover biomarker testing

The Mississippi House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation Wednesday that would require state-regulated health insurance plans to cover biomarker testing, a technology that helps ensure cancer patients get the correct treatment for the type of cancer they are faced with.House Bill 565,

New area code launching in north Mississippi on Friday
01/28/2026

New area code launching in north Mississippi on Friday

A new area code is coming to north Mississippi as demand for phone numbers continues to grow.The Mississippi Public Service Commission previously approved the introduction of the 471 area code, which will overlay the existing 662 area code region. The new area code will serve communities including S

Major traffic backups happening in north Mississippi due to icy roads
01/28/2026

Major traffic backups happening in north Mississippi due to icy roads

Road conditions remain dangerous in parts of Mississippi due to the lingering effects of Winter Storm Fern. Officials reiterated Wednesday morning that ice left behind by the storm has made safe transportation on two major interstates, along with multiple roads and bridges, virtually impossible at t

Officials announce Wednesday closures for 15 county health departments
01/28/2026

Officials announce Wednesday closures for 15 county health departments

Persisting hazardous conditions, along with lingering effects of Winter Storm Fern, have prompted officials to close local health departments in 15 counties on Wednesday. That number dropped from 39 closures on Tuesday.The Mississippi State Department of Health is temporarily suspending operations a

North Mississippi driver service locations to remain closed on Wednesday
01/28/2026

North Mississippi driver service locations to remain closed on Wednesday

Residents in north Mississippi will not be able to update their driver’s licenses in-person on Wednesday due to the lingering effects of Winter Storm Fern.According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, driver service bureaus in the northern region of the state will be closed. These locati

Jackson State announces schedule change for on-campus ‘SportsCenter’ airing
01/28/2026

Jackson State announces schedule change for on-campus ‘SportsCenter’ airing

“SportsCenter” is still coming to Jackson State, but it will now be at a later date due to Winter Storm Fern’s impact across the country.University officials announced Tuesday that ESPN’s flagship program will come to Mississippi’s capital city two weeks later than originally planned. The show was i

Hearing date set in Ole Miss QB Chambliss’ eligibility case
01/27/2026

Hearing date set in Ole Miss QB Chambliss’ eligibility case

As Ole Miss and Trinidad Chambliss await a decision by the NCAA to accept or deny an appeal to an earlier decision to reject an eligibility request by the quarterback, an important court date has been set.Separate from the appeal, Chambliss’ legal team has taken the quarterback’s case to state court

Gov. Tate Reeves confirms fourth winter storm-related death in Mississippi
01/27/2026

Gov. Tate Reeves confirms fourth winter storm-related death in Mississippi

A fourth death has been reported in Mississippi due to the impact of Winter Storm Fern. Gov. Tate Reeves took to social media Tuesday morning to confirm that weather-related deaths occurred in Alcorn and Leflore counties, adding to ones already seen in Hinds and Tishomingo counties.According to Alco

Gov. Tate Reeves mobilizing National Guard in response to winter storm
01/27/2026

Gov. Tate Reeves mobilizing National Guard in response to winter storm

As much of Mississippi still fights the effects of Winter Storm Fern, which left behind frigid temperatures and ice in at least 47 counties, Gov. Tate Reeves is mobilizing the National Guard to help with response efforts.The Republican governor announced during a Monday afternoon press conference th

Mississippi hunter rescued after falling into Tombigbee River
01/26/2026

Mississippi hunter rescued after falling into Tombigbee River

First responders went on a successful rescue mission in northeast Mississippi on Monday morning.According to the Fulton Fire Department, authorities were notified around 8 a.m. that a hunter had fallen into the Tombigbee River. Emergency response crews arrived at the scene and deployed a rescue truc

Oxford-area schools shut down for the week after winter storm
01/26/2026

Oxford-area schools shut down for the week after winter storm

Several schools have shut down for the entirety of the week as crews work to recover from damage caused by Winter Storm Fern, which left icy roads, downed trees, and widespread power outages across north Mississippi.The Oxford School District and Lafayette County Schools announced all schools will r

Governor says 2 deaths, 2 injuries confirmed as result of winter storm
01/26/2026

Governor says 2 deaths, 2 injuries confirmed as result of winter storm

Two people have died and two were injured in Mississippi as a result of Winter Storm Fern, Gov. Tate Reeves confirmed Monday morning.Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard reported that Bobbie Freeman, 66, passed away over the weekend. The incident occurred on St. Thomas Parkway in Bolton, where Freem

Absentee ballots available for Mississippi congressional midterm primaries
01/26/2026

Absentee ballots available for Mississippi congressional midterm primaries

In-person and mail-in absentee ballots are now available in circuit clerk’s office statewide for the 2026 primary elections, marking the start of Mississippi’s congressional midterm election cycle.Primary elections will take place on March 10, with the deadline for Mississippians to register to vote