Mississippi Freedom Trail marker unveiled in honor of public school integration
A new marker on the Mississippi Freedom Trail was recently unveiled in Lexington, commemorating a U.S. Supreme Court decision that played a pivotal role in desegregating public schools. The marker…
Former Panola County employee pleads guilty to gas card embezzlement
A former Panola County employee had pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement of public funds, according to an announcement by the Mississippi Office of State Auditor. Carvelle Russell admitted…
U.S. Senate hopeful Ty Pinkins announces departure from Democratic Party
Ty Pinkins is moving on from the Democratic Party after two runs at statewide office under the blue banner. The U.S. Army veteran and attorney-turned-politico officially announced his intention to…
New laws enacted on July 1 that Mississippians should know about
July is here, which means a long list of bills are now law. After months of lawmaking that included the regularly scheduled session and then a later special session to…
Your Mississippi forecast for Tuesday, July 1
Expect some showers and thunderstorms across Mississippi today. Here's your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service. Northern Mississippi Today will be partly sunny with patchy fog in the morning.…
Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State Baseball Adds Another Quality Piece From The Portal
Mississippi State continues to wait out a final decision from star third baseman Ace Reese, but the Diamond Dawgs aren't waiting to add more talent in the meantime. Brian Hadad…
‘American Idol’ winner declines key to city of Laurel after online threats
Jamal Roberts may have earned a key to the hearts of at-home audiences during his time on American Idol, as is evidenced by his first-place finish in the show's most…
2 more arrests made in Fayette Day Festival mass shooting investigation
A pair of brothers are the second and third arrests made by law enforcement in connection with a mass shooting in southeast Mississippi. The deadly gunfire killed one and injured…
Mississippi partners with national nonprofit to offer human trafficking reporting app
Mississippi's legal arm is teaming up with a nationally recognized nonprofit to provide residents with an app aimed at tackling human trafficking. Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced on Monday that…
SuperTalk Eagle Hour 6/30/2025
Scott Watkins, high school sports and Southern Miss athletics reporter for the Sun Herald, talks Texas State's move from the Sun Belt to the PAC 12 for its 2026 relaunch,…
