Inmate locked up on child sex crime charges found dead in Grenada County jail
An investigation is underway following the death of an inmate in Grenada County. Officials confirmed that Everett Lynn Welch Sr. was discovered deceased at the county's adult detention center on…
Mississippi law cracking down on panhandling being challenged in court
A recently enacted Mississippi law cracking down on panhandling is being challenged in court. The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and the American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi (ACLU-MS) are…
Former DeSoto County pastor, teacher sentenced on child enticement charge
A former DeSoto County teacher and pastor will spend 25 years behind bars for child sex crimes. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that Kyle Michael Hilleary, a former PE…
Your Mississippi forecast for Friday, May 29
Another day of partial sunshine and scattered rain chances is ahead for Mississippi. Here's your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service. Northern Mississippi Mostly cloudy skies are expected, though…
Thunder & Lightning: The Moment Mississippi State Baseball Fans Have Waited For is Finally Here
Mississippi State hasn't hosted a postseason baseball game since the 2021 Super Regional, just days before the Bulldogs claimed their first national title. Brian Hadad, Carlo Barone, and Brooks Bryan…
Mississippi community college football moving to 10-game regular season in 2026
Mississippi’s community college football teams will move from nine to 10 regular season games, effective with the 2026 season. The schedule change comes after the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges…
Mississippi saw record turkey season in 2026
Mississippi set a turkey harvesting record in 2026. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks said Thursday that the most recent turkey season yielded 17,907 birds being reported through…
Mississippi investing $5 million in 3 forestry projects
Mississippi is investing $5 million in three major forestry projects. Gov. Tate Reeves announced Thursday that the Mississippi Development Authority approved the funding through the state's forestry facility grant program…
State Rep. Jansen Owen not seeking reelection for legislative seat to pursue DA role
State Rep. Jansen Owen will not look to retain his seat in the legislature with his eyes set on transitioning to being a public servant in the courtroom. Owen, a…
SuperTalk Eagle Hour 5/28/2026
Hattiesburg Regional week continues with a special two-hour broadcast from Pete Taylor Park: Southern Miss Director of Athletics, Jeremy McClain and Assistant Director for Development, Lee Applewhite. Davis Willson, Southern…
