Your Mississippi forecast for Wednesday, April 22
It will be sunny today with a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms across central and southern Mississippi. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service. Northern Mississippi Today…
Thunder & Lightning: Super Bulldog Weekend, The Starkville Derby, and The Rumblings
It's the biggest weekend of the spring coming up in Starkville, with Super Bulldog Weekend and the Starkville Derby make America's Best Small Town the place to be starting Friday.…
Jefferson County sheriff says ‘no one reported’ weekend mass shooting, urges communication
A Mississippi sheriff is disappointed with his constituents after being left in the dark about a mass shooting that injured four people. Jefferson County Sheriff James Bailey Sr. took to…
Young: Mississippi is leading on election integrity. Congress should follow
Maintaining trust in Mississippi elections is not a partisan issue. Trust in our elections is a foundational pillar of our democracy. We must protect the integrity of our elections while…
3 arrested in Harrison County in unemployment fraud scheme involving inmate identities
Three people have been arrested for alleged unemployment fraud. State Auditor Shad White announced Tuesday that special agents from his office took Harrison County residents Chadwick Stubbs, Blair Stubbs, and…
Mississippi health officer explains decision to withdraw from CDC director consideration
President Donald Trump recently named former U.S. Deputy Surgeon General Dr. Erica Schwartz as his nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – a position Mississippi's top…
SuperTalk Eagle Hour 4/21/2026
Former Southern Miss pitcher and Eagle Hour baseball analyst Daniel Stewart recaps weekend series win over Texas State and looks at tonight’s game against Tulane at The Pete. Bob talks…
Hit rock band Daughtry headlining Pearl Day this weekend
Pearl Day is returning this weekend with a star-studded entertainment lineup on the docket. Multi-platinum rock band Daughtry will conclude a day packed full of free family-friendly activities and outdoor…
Mississippi farmers face drought conditions as USDA designates 45 counties for relief
In addition to high fertilizer and fuel costs tied to conflict in the Middle East, Mississippi farmers are suffering from a lack of rainfall, with the federal government trying to…
Former Southern Miss president and polymer science pioneer Shelby Thames dies at 89
The University of Southern Mississippi is mourning the loss of one of its former presidents. University officials announced Monday that Dr. Shelby Freland Thames passed away April 17 at the…
