Midterms are quickly approaching with Mississippi voters being tasked in 2026 with electing a U.S. senator and all four members representing the state in the U.S. House.The deadline for candidates to file to qualify was Friday. On Saturday, the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office released the li
50 days until Opening Day, but we are all in on talking baseball on Thunder & Lightning. Baseball America’s Jacob Rudner joins the pod to hit on some national topics before giving his thoughts on Mississippi State.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insigh
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann is urging the state’s Board of Election Commissioners to try to halt a federal judge’s order that could force special elections for Mississippi Supreme Court seats.Last week, Judge Sharion Aycock for the Northern District of Mississippi issued a ruling requiring the state l
Southern Miss men’s freshman golfer Jake Moffitt talks dominating the International Amateur in Palm Harbor, FL. Plus, Marchant Kenney, former Southern Miss linebacker, analyzes Southern Miss’s loss to Western Kentucky in Tuesday’s New Orleans Bowl.
As Ole Miss continues its historic postseason run, newly minted head coach Pete Golding continues to assemble his staff for the future.The latest additions to Golding’s entourage are Jai Choudhary and Jake Sugarman. Choudhary will serve as director of player personnel after most recently holding tha
Two cities and three counties in Mississippi have received a boost to their roadway budgets after earning grants through a Congress-created program.The state’s delegation announced Wednesday that $44 million in funding under the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program has been awarded to Hinds
A trio of former Mississippi State standouts are slated to participate in the Pro Bowl Games as the honors were announced by the NFL this week.Headlining the list is Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, who was one of five Cowboys selected to represent the NFC. It’s the fourth nod for the former
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that the U.S. launched a “powerful and deadly” strike against Islamic State forces in Nigeria, after spending weeks accusing the West African country’s government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.In a Christmas even
Another day of unseasonably warm temperatures is expected across Mississippi. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service.Northern MississippiIt will be mostly cloudy with some sporadic sunshine expected as highs will reach into the lower to mid 70s. Come nighttime, lows will dr
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys had every excuse for starting the game with a thud. Instead, they roared out in front and made the most of a road trip on Christmas Day.Dak Prescott threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns, and the Cowboys took control at the outset against Washington by reachi
A couple has been arrested after police found a dead body buried in the backyard of a Jackson residence.On Monday, detectives with the Jackson Police Department executed a search warrant at the home of Carol Ryan, 81, on Baybury Lane. At the scene, authorities located the body of a deceased individu
With New Year’s celebrations approaching, Mississippi Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney is urging residents to practice firework safety to prevent injuries, fires, and property damage.According to the National Fire Protection Association, fireworks sparked more than 32,000 fi
New Year’s Eve is right around the corner, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate. From creative drops to parties and concerts, Mississippi is full of New Year’s Eve events. Here’s a short list of our favorites.Bay St. Louis Oyster DropWhile it’s not Times Square in New York City, there are a han
Last weekend’s first round of the College Football Playoff averaged 9.9 million viewers on ABC, ESPN, TNT, TBS and truTV, according to ESPN and Nielson. That is a 7% drop from last year.A big reason for the drop was that the final game, James Madison versus Oregon, was on TNT, TBS and truTV and not
Dense fog on Christmas morning will give way to a mostly sunny day across Mississippi. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service.Northern MississippiOnce the fog dissipates, there may be some clouds with the sunshine eventually coming out. Highs will be in the mid 70s before l
Two people were killed and two others were injured in a shooting at a Christmas Eve gathering in Greenwood.Officers with the Greenwood Police Department responded to a call regarding shots fired in the 300 block of East Market Street at approximately 8:18 p.m. Upon arrival, they found that “several
Late-season struggles for Southern Miss continued as the Golden Eagles, playing in the postseason for the first time since 2022, lost their fourth game in a row on Tuesday in the New Orleans Bowl. The final score was 27-16 in favor of Western Kentucky.Southern Miss (7-6) was mostly inefficient on of
Dense fog will be prevalent in much of Mississippi on Christmas Eve morning before the skies clear up for the rest of the day. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service.Northern MississippiOnce the fog dissipates, there may be some clouds with the sunshine eventually coming ou
Merry Christmas from Thunder & Lightning! Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk’s gift to you is another edition of everybody’s favorite Twitter mailbag, The Rumblings.
A man being detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has passed away in a Mississippi hospital.On Dec. 14, Delvin Francisco Rodriguez, a 39-year-old native of Nicaragua, was pronounced dead at the Merit Health Natchez facility following a failed test to determine brain function. ICE
A Romanian national has been sentenced for her role in a wire fraud scheme targeting Mississippi retailers.Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that Loredana Gianina Sava will spend six months in federal prison, followed by one year of supervised release, on one count of wire fraud. A judge also or
The U.S. Coast Guard is returning its station in Pascagoula to full response operations.The station was previously operating under scheduled mission operations, which reduced personnel and resources. Meanwhile, the base will be fully staffed and have adequate resources dedicated to it under full res
Marchant Kenney, former Southern Miss linebacker, reports from New Orleans on the social side for Golden Eagles fans ahead of tonight’s New Orleans Bowl. Dima Mixon and Glyn Dyar from GoldenEaglePride.com, report and update on the team ahead of the game. Plus, Slade White, proprietor of 4th Street B
Christmas came a little early this year for Mississippi State football fans.Promising freshman quarterback Kamario Taylor spread a great deal of holiday cheer to the Bulldog faithful on Monday when announcing his return to the program in the 2026 season. A move that was expected, given Taylor’s voca
