Though Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann decided not to use the Neshoba County Fair to announce a 2027 bid for governor, the Republican made two things abundantly clear during his stump speech: He is dedicated to returning money to taxpayers, … Continued
The man who killed himself to end an hours-long police standoff in Raymond on Tuesday had an angst-filled view of law enforcement, according to officials. Richard Barry Lowery, 52, was identified Wednesday morning as the person who holed up in … Continued
Scott Watkins, Southern Miss athletics reporter for the Sun Herald. Plus, Kelly Sanner checks in from Hawaii.
A Hattiesburg man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for aggravated assault. 44-year-old Kristian Lee Aultman was found guilty by a jury last week. Before imposing the sentence, the judge called this “the most serious type of case … Continued
The final opponent that Mississippi State’s baseball team saw on the field in 2025 will be the first opponent they see ahead of the 2026 campaign. An exhibition game between the Bulldogs and Florida State was announced Wednesday. The scrimmage … Continued
A Bay St. Louis man will spend the next eight years in prison for sex crimes against two minors, then age 12. Drew Emile Gallardo, now 20, was 18 at the time of the crimes. He was temporarily staying at … Continued
A former standout at Ole Miss has abruptly retired from the NFL with just over a month left before the 2025 season kicks off. Zach Evans, a 24-year-old running back playing for the New York Jets, was placed on the … Continued
In what Chevron described as only a “fire” at its refinery in Mississippi, a handful of workers who were injured during the incident are saying it was an “explosion” that happened due to negligence of the oil and gas company. … Continued
An independent firm tasked with assessing the scope of service provided by the Holly Springs Utility Department has validated complaints from disgruntled ratepayers who have maintained that they, for years, have endured frequent power outages with no clear solutions offered … Continued
As the 2025 college football campaign nears, the preseason honors keep piling up for Ole Miss standout linebacker Suntarine Perkins. Perkins, fresh off being added to the preseason All-SEC roster as a second-team member, has been named to the watch … Continued