Lane Kiffin stirred up quite the controversy when he left a College Football Playoff team for one of its staunch rivals. Now, his inevitable return to his former stomping grounds has garnered widespread attention, and extra security is likely necessary for what is expected to be a circus of a weeken
The National Folk Festival will return to Jackson in the fall, and this year’s festivities will spotlight Mississippi as the birthplace of America’s music, while adding a patriotic flair in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.Founded in 1934 and championed in its early years by First
The federal government is sending millions of dollars to Mississippi to help healthcare providers maintain adequate staffing.U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced Tuesday that 20 rural hospitals and health providers in Mississippi will receive $3.75 million in federal grants to help sustain
Hitachi Energy is investing a record $528 million to expand operations in Mississippi.The Swiss company’s investment is the largest of its kind in the U.S. to date and is expected to create 654 new jobs. Hitachi Energy will build upon its transformer manufacturing capacity in Copiah County.“This is
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to restrict mail ballots for the midterm elections, capping a flurry of last-minute legal action with voting already underway.The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same processes t
A federal investigation is underway following a helicopter crash in Natchez.Local law enforcement responded to the parking lot of a former casino on D.A. Biglane on Sunday evening after a Robinson R44 overturned. The pilot, local obstetrician Dr. Frank Guedon, told The Natchez Democrat that the heli
An inmate serving a life sentence for capital murder has passed away at a Mississippi hospital.Officials confirmed that Weldon Leagea, 61, died at the University of Mississippi Medical Center on Sept. 10. The Mississippi Department of Corrections said the manner and cause of his death are pending au
A Mississippi high school and local community are mourning the death of a student-athlete.The Panola County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that Kentavious Doyle, 17, was shot and killed on Saturday afternoon. The fatal gunfire reportedly rang out at the Jimmy Jones Trailer Park on Highway 51 in Como
State Rep. Sam Mims is not seeking reelection next year.The Republican, who represents District 97 in the Mississippi House of Representatives, announced Monday that his time in the legislature will come to an end after the upcoming session. Mims’ district spans Adams, Amite, Franklin, and Pike Coun
The National Guard Association of Mississippi (NGAMS) has launched an effort to give the public a chance to show its support for the Mississippi National Guard.The recently announced Mississippi Patriot Specialty License Plate would allow residents in the Magnolia State to display their patriotism a
Bond has been denied for the man accused of killing a woman found hanging in Jackson.Jarques Ratliff, 51, pled not guilty in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, 24, during a Monday court appearance. He was arrested and charged with murder on Sept. 11 after the State Medical Examiner’s Office
A Hattiesburg man accused of directing a terrorist threat in a social media post centered around a Southern Miss football game has been arrested.24-year-old La’Damien Hutchins was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service in Poplarville on Sept. 10 after a threat he reportedly made online that
Hundreds of millions of dollars are being doled out to medical facilities across Mississippi as part of the state’s rural health transformation program.Gov. Tate Reeves on Monday announced 167 awards totaling $104,115,146 through the program. The awards are part of Mississippi’s $205.9 million first
The New York Giants and former Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart earned a week one victory over the Dallas Cowboys and former Mississippi State signal caller Dak Prescott.New York downed Dallas 28-20 in the first Sunday Night Football matchup of the regular season. Dart led the Giants offensively wit
Mystical sea creatures will make their way to Mississippi Aquarium to entertain the public.Officials with the aquarium in Gulfport announced that mermaids will be on site for two weekends of dive performances, meet-and-greets, and family-friendly activities. From Sept. 25-27 and Oct. 2-4, guests can
DETROIT (AP) — Tyler Shough threw an incomplete pass in the end zone on a 2-point conversion attempt, allowing the Detroit Lions to escape with a 31-30 win in overtime over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.Saints coach Kellen Moore chose to go for the win instead of tying the game with 1:34 left in
It’s official. Vaught-Hemingway Stadium will host the first matchup between two top-10 teams since a 2014 battle between Ole Miss and Auburn.Pete Golding’s Rebels moved up to No. 8 in the latest Associated Press Top 25, as Lane Kiffin’s LSU team landed a spot ahead at No. 7 in the rankings, setting
There was no mistaking whose field Southern Miss was playing on Saturday night at Jordan-Hare Stadium.Auburn (2-0) dominated Southern Miss (1-1) early and often, defeating the Golden Eagles 43-8. It was Auburn’s first home game of the season, and the Tigers showed up for the crowd of more than 88,00
Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor continues to shine as the Bulldogs cruised past Minnesota 38-13, marking the team’s largest road win since 2021.Taylor looked unfazed against the home Golden Gophers, completing 16 of 22 passes for 227yards and three touchdowns. The dual-threat also had 8
An arrest has been made in connection with the death of a woman found hanging in Jackson.Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney confirmed Friday that 51-year-old Jarques Ratliff, also known as “Jock,” was taken into custody after authorities executed two search warrants for his arrest. Ratliff, who w
Funeral arrangements have been announced for the Claiborne County sheriff’s deputy killed in the line of duty on Sept. 7.The Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department announced that Deputy Terrian Bailey will be laid to rest on Saturday, Sept. 19. Visitation will be held both days.On Friday, Sept. 18, t
It’s no secret that political races can get heated and even down-and-dirty. But the current race for a U.S. Senate seat representing Mississippi has the Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith taking an unconventional route to criticize her opponent.Hyde-Smith’s campaign announced Wednesday that it ha
When a 12-foot, 4-inch alligator jumped out of the water, Zoe Pell realized the hunt this year would be much different from the year before.“As soon as he drove up out of the water, he jumped and we realized that this wasn’t a little like we thought,” Zoe said. “We realized that it was a lot bigger
Mississippi State University has been selected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to host its new five-year, $100 million environmental research institution.The Cooperative Institute in the Northern Gulf of America, better known as CINGA, will bring researchers from nine institut
