Mississippi to get more than $188M from settlement with Facebook, Instagram
Mississippi is set to receive hundreds of millions of dollars from a major multi-state settlement with global tech conglomerate Meta. A litany of states' attorneys general sued Meta over allegations…
Arrest made in connection with killing of Humphreys County football player
An arrest has been made in connection with the death of a Humphreys County High School football player. Belzoni police announced that Jaronski Watson is behind bars following a Tuesday…
SuperTalk Eagle Hour 8/26/2026
SuperTalk Eagle Hour Sun Belt Countdown to Kickoff, sponsored by Hancock Whitney Bank, continues with Kelly talking to Independence Bowl director, Keith Burton. Plus, Lee Roberts, former Golden Eagles quarterback…
Pair of Mississippi State football players suing NCAA for extra year of eligibility
A pair of former Mississippi State football players are suing the NCAA to earn an extra year of eligibility, though their conference's new rule may complicate things. Jahron Manning and…
Applications open for 2026 Mississippi Opioid Settlement Fund
The Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council under Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the 2026 grant cycle. In 2024, Fitch and her office filed suits against opioid manufacturers, which eventually led…
Mississippi venue where Dolly Parton last performed mourns country icon
The venue where Dolly Parton performed during her most recent Mississippi concert has released a statement following the country music icon’s death. The Congress of Country Music, home to the…
Mississippi using Attendance Awareness Month to highlight new school attendance laws
Education officials in Mississippi plan to use the month of September to further promote children being in the classroom. The Mississippi Department of Education is encouraging all of its schools…
A new college football season brings CFP tweaks, new rules, and jersey patches among changes
A new college football season brings plenty of hopes, discussion and changes. Here are the most notable offseason developments to know about before the games begin: Tweaks to the College…
New invasive tick poses major risk to Mississippi livestock
Scientists at Mississippi State University are on the lookout for a new invasive species of tick, and they want Mississippians to know their help is crucial in detecting the pest.…
Your Mississippi forecast for Wednesday, August 26
Wednesday will bring another mix of sunshine, clouds, and rain across Mississippi. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service. North Mississippi Mostly sunny skies are expected Wednesday, though…
