Jackson mayor issues formal apology to civil rights icon Hezekiah Watkins
Jackson Mayor John Horhn delivered a formal public apology to Hezekiah Watkins, who was imprisoned as a child during the civil rights movement in Mississippi. Watkins, widely recognized as Mississippi’s…
Small businesses, nonprofits in 34 Mississippi counties eligible for drought-related loans
Federal assistance is available to small businesses and private nonprofits in 34 Mississippi counties impacted by a drought that hit the region in 2025. The U.S. Small Business Administration announced…
Olive Branch teen among 2 killed in Holly Springs plane crash
A teenager from Olive Branch and another man were killed Sunday evening when a small plane crashed near the Holly Springs-Marshall County Airport. According to DeSoto County News, which serves…
Gov. Tate Reeves opts Mississippi into federal school choice voucher program
Gov. Tate Reeves has opted Mississippi into a federal voucher program that expands school choice options as lawmakers on the state level continue to spar over what education preferences should…
College football leaders debate playoff expansion ahead of Friday deadline from ESPN
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — College football leaders gave every indication Sunday that they remain stuck in a yearlong debate about expanding the playoff from 12 teams to 16 or…
Mississippi ties to watch out for in CFP National Championship game
Ole Miss may have been five points away from making it to the College Football Playoff National Championship. However, plenty of Mississippi will still be on display when Miami and…
Your Mississippi forecast for Monday, January 19
Today will be sunny with highs in the 40s and 50s. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service. Northern Mississippi Today will be mostly sunny with highs in the…
WCBB: Mississippi State takes advantage of No. 7 Kentucky’s shooting woes in 71-59 win
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Kharyssa Richardson scored a career-high 23 points, Favour Nwaedozi had 21 rebounds and Mississippi State took advantage of No. 7 Kentucky's shooting woes to beat the…
Alcorn County doctor to spend 15 years in prison for wreck that killed elderly man
An Alcorn County doctor will spend 15 years in prison for his involvement in a wreck that killed an elderly man. Michael Hawley, 45, pleaded guilty to culpable negligence manslaughter…
Thunder & Lightning: The Latest on Mississippi State’s Pursuit of Jordan Seaton
Mississippi State hosted Jordan Seaton, the nation's top portal offensive lineman on Thursday, as Jeff Lebby looks to provide the best possible protection for Kamario Taylor this season. Can the…
