Jamal Roberts may have earned a key to the hearts of at-home audiences during his time on American Idol, as is evidenced by his first-place finish in the show’s most recent season, but the Meridian native will not be accepting … Continued
A pair of brothers are the second and third arrests made by law enforcement in connection with a mass shooting in southeast Mississippi. The deadly gunfire killed one and injured eight others at the Fayette Day Festival on May 31. … Continued
July is almost here, which means a long list of bills will be enacted into law. After months of lawmaking that included the regularly scheduled session and then a later special session to hash out the state budget, hundreds of … Continued
Mississippi’s legal arm is teaming up with a nationally recognized nonprofit to provide residents with an app aimed at tackling human trafficking. Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced on Monday that her office is partnering with Safe House Project to launch … Continued
Scott Watkins, high school sports and Southern Miss athletics reporter for the Sun Herald, talks Texas State’s move from the Sun Belt to the PAC 12 for its 2026 relaunch, Troy missing out on the NCAA baseball tournament and the … Continued
Josh Hubbard’s return to Mississippi State means he’ll be one of the top names to watch in all of college basketball this season. What does the Bulldog sharpshooter want for himself and his team in his junior campaign? Brian Hadad … Continued
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dave Parker, a hard-hitting outfielder who was set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next month, has died, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced Saturday. He was 74. No further details about Parker’s death were immediately … Continued
A former Mississippi probation officer has been sentenced to a decade behind bars on child sex crimes. According to an announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice, 46-year-old Lonnie Everill pleaded guilty to one count of receiving child pornography in … Continued
Konnor Griffin continues to rise sharply as one of the top young prospects in professional baseball. On Monday, Griffin was named to the National League roster for the 2025 All-Star Futures Game. The pre-MLB All-Star Game event annually showcases baseball’s … Continued
Two Mississippi school superintendents have been indicted on federal embezzlement, theft, and bribery charges. Leake County School District superintendent Dr. Earl Joe Nelson and Hollandale School District superintendent Dr. Mario Willis were both indicted on June 12 in U.S. District … Continued