Mississippi lawmakers voted to join other states with a standalone department of tourism, but due to a budget collapse at the hands of GOP lawmakers and no accompanying appropriations bill, Gov. Tate Reeves vetoed the bill on Thursday. Senate Bill … Continued
A routine traffic stop in Richland led to the shooting death of one and the injury of a police officer in a standoff situation late Thursday night into early Friday morning. Richland Police officials say that the sequence of events … Continued
Northern Mississippi Showers and thunderstorms are likely through tonight. Today’s highs will be near 80, with lows tonight in the lower to mid-60s. Central Mississippi There could be areas of patchy fog this morning. Showers and thunderstorms are likely this … Continued
Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart and defensive tackle Walter Nolen were both first round picks in the 2025 NFL draft. Here’s your live reaction to the big night for Ole Miss football
Mississippi State will either figure it out this weekend, or they’ll basically be frozen out of the postseason picture. That’s the hard truth the Diamond Dawgs have to work around as they travel to take on Auburn. Brian Hadad and … Continued
It’s officially that time of year when college football players have the opportunity to hear their names called to be members of an NFL franchise. The 2025 NFL Draft has kicked off from Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and … Continued
Data from a nationwide study by the American Lung Association (ALA) shows that air quality in three major Mississippi cities has worsened since 2024. The ALA’s “State of the Air” report says air quality across the U.S. has grown more … Continued
Amtrak will soon run along the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the first time in nearly 20 years. Agreements have been reached for twice-daily intercity train service along the Mississippi Gulf Coast between New Orleans and Mobile, Ala. Starting this summer … Continued
One month after a dead body was found in Ridgeland at the Little Dixie Landfill in late March, the deceased has been identified. Madison County Coroner’s Office officials say 54-year-old Howard Earl Banks, Jr. was the body discovered at the … Continued
Lindy Callahan, a Gulfport sports legend, passed away Wednesday at the age of 97. Born in Vicksburg and raised in Meridian, Callahan was a dual-sport athlete at Ole Miss, playing both football and baseball. After graduation, he played professional baseball … Continued