The College Football Playoff will go to a more straightforward way of filling the bracket next season, announcing Thursday that it will place teams strictly on where they are ranked instead of moving pieces around to reward conference champions. Ten … Continued
There’s no question that Memorial Day spurred from the Civil War, but could the holiday have started right here in Mississippi? According to officials in Columbus, it’s the city that sparked the national tradition of remembrance. “Columbus holds a unique … Continued
A central Mississippi woman will spend two decades in state prison after pleading guilty to intentionally poisoning an elderly man with fentanyl. In June of 2023, officers with the Ridgeland Police Department responded to a call about a man suffering … Continued
As red snapper fishing enthusiasts gear up for the soon-to-open season, many eyes will look to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The coastal region is one of the best places in the U.S. for anglers to cast a hook for the … Continued
The family behind one of Vicksburg’s most prominent businesses has made a major contribution to Mississippi State University’s athletics program. The Goldings, longtime Bulldog supporters, have donated $2.5 million to strengthen the university’s athletics department amid the ever-evolving college sports … Continued
American Idol season 23 winner and Mississippi native Jamal Roberts is riding high right now, booking concerts and releasing new music in the aftermath of taking home the crown on the hit ABC singing competition. Roberts, who is from Meridian … Continued
Broadcasting from the Sun Belt Conference Baseball Championship in Montgomery, Alabama: Southern Miss Director of Athletics Jeremy McClain. WDAM-TV Sports Director Scott Kirk. Bob talks to USM pitcher JB Middleton and live broadcast sponsor Mack Grubbs/Genisis of Hattiesburg General Manager … Continued
Three Mississippi high school students recognized as among the highest achieving in the state were each honored by the Mississippi Economic Council with major scholarships at the annual STAR Student ceremony in April. Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School senior Verena Bhagat, … Continued
Mississippi’s Giant House Party will take place a little earlier than usual next year. While this year’s Neshoba County Fair will run from the typical dates in late July through early August, the event will happen a month earlier in … Continued
One of Mississippi’s most recognizable landmarks has received a facelift aimed at preservation and stabilization of the site. Windsor Ruins, what’s left of the largest antebellum mansion ever built in the state, now has a new walking trail and signs … Continued