Meridian native Jamal Roberts landed in the top 10 of American Idol on Monday night, avoiding elimination on the show’s “Iconic Idol Moments” episode. The remaining dozen were asked to pick a viral moment across the show’s 23-year history and … Continued
One man is in custody for the suspected murder of Joyce Gomez one day after the Pass Christian woman’s body was found in DeLisle. 37-year-old Brett Huntley Keel was arrested by Pass Christian Police for murder and tampering with physical … Continued
Popular Southern rock band Whiskey Myers will be making a stop in central Mississippi this fall. The Brandon Amphitheater announced on Monday that the masterminds behind “Broken Window Serenade,” “Stone,” and “Frogman” will set up shop in the outdoor venue … Continued
Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has been tabbed by President Donald Trump to be part of a group tasked with “reforming and streamlining” the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according to a release from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Bryant, … Continued
A Salvadoran man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for raping a “helpless” woman at a Madison restaurant in early 2025. 37-year-old Jose Rigoberta Mejia-Cubias was arrested after Madison police received a call regarding an unidentified female who … Continued
The 2025 NFL Draft is now in the books, but that doesn’t mean the phones have stopped ringing for Mississippi players. Over the next few days, some of those who weren’t selected during the seven-round draft are still going to … Continued
Mississippi State has parted ways with head baseball coach Chris Lemonis amid an underwhelming 2025 campaign. The announcement from Zac Selmon, the university’s athletics director, comes as the Bulldogs are on pace to miss the postseason for the second time … Continued
Head USM baseball coach Christian Ostrander talks weekend series sweep of Appalachian State and looks ahead to at home midweek game with New Orleans and weekend series against Arkansas State.
What officials are reporting to be an “external threat” has caused Jim Hill High School to lock down. According to the Jackson Public School District, the school was placed on a temporary lockdown due to an unspecified threat. The district … Continued
A wild 2025 NFL Draft was chock full of non-football drama. On Friday, the spectacle peaked when former Jackson State star Shedeur Sanders received a call that appeared to be an NFL general manager telling the quarterback his dream of playing … Continued