Mississippi’s chronic absenteeism rate rose by more than 3% in 2024-25 school year
Chronic absenteeism spiked by more than 3% in the 2024-25 school year, according to a report from the Mississippi Department of Education. The state released its chronic absenteeism report on…
Your Mississippi forecast for Friday, October 17
Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible ahead of a cold front moving into Mississippi on Saturday night into Sunday morning. According to the National Weather Service, damaging wind gusts…
Thunder & Lightning: Preview, Playmakers, and Predictions for Mississippi State-Florida
Mississippi State travels to Gainesville for the first time in fifteen years, facing a Florida team that is reeling after a slow start and a week of rumors surrounding its…
Pair of Heidelberg football games canceled after gun violence on campus
A pair of upcoming home football games for Heidelberg High School, the reigning 2A champions, has been canceled following a bout of gun violence over the past weekend. The East…
Residents protest DeSoto County school board member’s support of convicted sex offender
Fireworks erupted at a DeSoto County School Board meeting Thursday morning, as concerned parents and community members demanded action after a former youth minister and basketball coach's arrest for child…
SuperTalk Eagle Hour 10/16/2025
Graham Crawford reports from the 14th Annual Scott Berry Golf Classic at Hattiesburg Country Club. Kelly talks to Southern Miss volleyball outside hitter Brynn Botkin. Plus, Mike Frazer from JUCOWeekly.com…
Man charged after Clinton woman found shot to death in apartment
One person is charged after a woman was shot to death inside an apartment complex in Clinton. According to the Clinton Police Department, Antonio Trenell, 40, of Byram, was arrested…
Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, reject government funding bill for 10th time
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats rejected for the 10th time Thursday a stopgap spending bill that would reopen the government, insisting they won’t back away from demands that Congress take…
UMMC launches midwifery clinic at hospital in Canton
After acquiring Merit Health Madison, the only hospital in Canton, over the summer, the University of Mississippi Medical Center announced a midwifery clinic has been opened on location of what's…
Rankin County investigation leads to recovery of stolen vehicles, firearms, and equipment
One person is in custody after deputies recovered multiple stolen vehicles, chainsaws, and firearms during an investigation, according to a Wednesday announcement by the Rankin County Sheriff's Department. Deputies responded…
