The Mississippi Department of Public Safety has released video footage of the officer-involved shooting that claimed the life of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley.On Thursday, officials released body camera recordings from law enforcement and surveillance videos from the June 14 incident at the Senatobia Walma
Arena football is returning to Southaven after a 20-year hiatus.Officials with the Landers Center announced that they have reached a new partnership with the American Arena League. Beginning in April 2027, the multipurpose venue will host Mississippi Wolfpack games.Founded in 2024 by former South Pa
Mississippi experienced seismic activity on Thursday for the first time since March 2025.According to nonprofit North Mississippi Storm Chasers & Spotters, a magnitude 1.7 earthquake was recorded around 5:40 a.m. about seven and a half miles east-northeast of White Oak.The earthquake occurred approx
An investigation is underway after police found a decaying body in Jackson.Capitol Police reports that officers responded to North Mill Street at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday in reference to a reported dead body behind a property.Upon arrival, officers said they located a male in a state of decay. Authori
A Mississippi woman is behind bars for alleged threats directed at federal law enforcement.Officials with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations took Lisa White, a Florida attorney and native of Diamondhead, into custody in Long Beach. White is accused of going
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2027 class.Officials announced the eight-member class in Jackson on Thursday. This year’s group spans decades of excellence in athletics, from an Olympic gold medalist, professional baseball veterans, college football standouts, and leaders in wom
Mississippi will receive $60 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that will be used to accelerate disaster recovery and build resilience in communities.This funding from FEMA’s Public Assistance program will support 40 projects across the Magnolia State to reimburse debris rem
Jamie Miller is leaving the Mississippi Gulf Coast Business Council for a leadership position at Mississippi Power, the largest electric utility in the southeastern portion of the state.Mississippi Power announced Thursday that Miller has been named senior director of economic, workforce, and commun
Ground has been broken on a new $250 million center that federal, state, local, and healthcare officials believe will offer hope and positive outcomes for Mississippians battling cancer.Sitting congressional officials, state leaders, local legislators, and representatives of the University of Missis
Endorsements aren’t everything in a political race, but sometimes, a bigger or more familiar name attached to a candidate gives voters the nudge they need when casting their ballots on Election Day.For Mississippi’s 2026 U.S. Senate race, endorsements have been rolling in for Republican incumbent Ci
Mississippi State University will lead a five-year, multi-million-dollar program to strengthen global aquatic food systems through advanced research while creating benefits for U.S. agriculture, industry, and food security, starting with an $8 million award in the first year.Sponsored by the U.S. De
The city of Ridgeland will host its second annual pecan festival this weekend after rain washed out the event’s originally scheduled date earlier this month.According to Explore Ridgeland, the city’s tourism arm, the 2026 Ridgeland Pecan Festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30
PARIS (AP) — The NFL found a good match between team and international host when the Pittsburgh Steelers played in Dublin last year. Pittsburgh has strong Irish connections, notably with the Rooney family that owns the team.It might have gone one better this time.The New Orleans Saints are in Paris,
A fire broke out Wednesday evening at an assisted living home in Clinton, claiming the lives of two elderly people.Firefighters from several area departments responded to the blaze at Brookdale Senior Living just after 5 p.m. By 10 p.m., the fire was under control, and emergency personnel were worki
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced the passing of State Trooper Landon Murphy, who had been battling brain cancer.The death of Murphy, 27, was announced Wednesday in a Facebook post in which DPS officials honored the trooper for his dedication to protecting the people of Mississip
Tens of millions of dollars are being given to medical facilities across Mississippi as part of the state’s rural health transformation program.On Wednesday, Gov. Tate Reeves announced 60 awards totaling $32,606,496 through the program. The awards come as part of Mississippi’s $205.9 million first-y
President Donald Trump is coming to Mississippi to stump for Republican candidates ahead of next month’s midterms.The president will make a stop in Corinth on Monday, Oct. 26, just over a week ahead of the Nov. 3 elections. Mississippi’s current GOP field for congressional offices includes incumbent
Ole Miss head football coach Pete Golding has been added to the 2026 Paul “Bear” Bryant National Coach of the Year Award watch list.The award is given each January to a college football coach for contributions both on and off the field. Golding joins notable coaches like Alabama’s Kaelen DeBoer, Ohi
The 2026 Mississippi State Fair drew 514,000 visitors during its 11-day run, according to the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce.SuperTalk Mississippi News photographer Blake Harrell captured scenes from this year’s fair in Jackson. See our favorite photos in the gallery below.The Fe
Officials in one northeast Mississippi county have put a bounty on beavers.The Itawamba Soil and Water Conservation District is offering the public a cash reward for beaver tails turned in to its office. The reward is $15 per beaver tail.“Are you an Itawamba County Landowner? Do you have a problem w
Former Mississippi Department of Corrections commissioner Pelicia Hall is accused of taking money she did not earn while working as a state employee.State Auditor Shad White’s office issued a civil demand to Hall, alleging that she caused the government to lose more than $142,000 for fraudulent time
The famous Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Mississippi for the holidays.Mitchell Distributing announced on Facebook that the horses will make stops in cities across both the Gulf Coast and the Delta between Dec. 4 and Dec. 19. The horses featured in the brewing company’s winter commercials are h
Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney has been named the head of a national nonprofit representing public health agencies and chief health officials across all 50 U.S. states.The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) named Edney the organization’s 84th president on W
November’s elections are fast approaching, and some Mississippi voters will find more than federal races on the ballot.In House District 70, which spans part of northeast Hinds County and northwest Jackson, voters will choose a successor to Rep. Bo Brown, who died this summer. Following the Democrat
