While sold-out stadiums, television contracts, and game-day traffic jams often define Division I college football, they also bring something with them: sky-high ticket prices, swollen athletic budgets, and what can feel like a community less and less engaged in a … Continued
Gov. Tate Reeves has given the green light for around 200 Mississippi National Guard troops to be sent to the nation’s capital as President Donald Trump continues his push to flood Washington, D.C. with federal law enforcement. Last week, Trump … Continued
For years, Mississippians with dreams of making it big on “American Idol” have had to travel long-distances – often to cities like Atlanta, Dallas, or New Orleans – just for a chance to audition. Now, thanks to virtual auditions, talented singers … Continued
Passenger train service has officially returned to the Mississippi Gulf Coast after nearly two decades without. Amtrak’s highly anticipated “Mardi Gras Service” departed with members of the public for the first time Monday morning, traveling from Mobile, Ala., to New … Continued
The Mississippi Department of Education is looking to combat chronic absenteeism, especially as “Attendance Awareness Month” approaches in September. Department officials are urging schools, districts, and local organizations to promote the benefits of students maintaining regular school attendance this year. … Continued
A Long Beach man will spend the next two decades in prison after an undercover drug bust found he was purposely selling fentanyl. Robert French, 43, was sentenced by Circuit Court Judge Larry Bourgeois to 40 years, 20 of which … Continued
A familiar face to Ole Miss football is returning to the program, but this time as a member of Lane Kiffin’s coaching staff. Former Rebel wide receiver Donte Moncrief is making his way back to Oxford to serve in a … Continued
It’s going to be a hot Monday for Mississippi, with highs in the 90s and a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service. Northern Mississippi Today will be sunny with highs in the … Continued
Ole Miss football under Lane Kiffin is clicking on almost every cylinder… almost. There are two big problems facing the program. Tonight’s show will talk about each of them, read your comments, and more
Although the New Orleans Saints (0-1-1) couldn’t pull out a win in front of a packed home stadium, a nice second-half performance by quarterback Spencer Rattler helped the team to a 17-17 tie against Jacksonville (0-1-1) during Sunday’s preseason contest. … Continued