Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State Has to Play With Ruthless Aggression Saturday Night
Underdogs talk about playing with nothing to lose all the time, but how many really go all out in those games? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss how Mississippi State…
T&L Extra: AL.com’s Nick Alvarez Previews Mississippi State-Alabama
Alabama's 2023 season hasn't gone exactly according to plan, but the Crimson Tide got things back on track last weekend against Ole Miss. Now they travel to Starkville for what…
Senate appropriations chair: Income tax cuts have ‘rebound effect’ on economy
Mississippi is in the process of phasing out the state's income tax and one lawmaker is optimistic about the impact it will have on the economy. In 2022, Governor Tate…
Powerball jackpot increased to $850M for Wednesday’s drawing
The Powerball jackpot has been increased for a second time ahead of Wednesday night's drawing, with the new grand prize totaling $850 million. The jackpot was first raised to $835…
Lafayette County man arrested for kicking deputy in face while under the influence
A Harmontown man has been locked up for driving a utility task vehicle while under the influence and assaulting a law enforcement officer. The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department on Sunday…
Former Newton County dispatcher faces up to 10 years for embezzlement
A former Newton County Sheriff's Office dispatcher has been arrested and charged with embezzlement and fraud in public office. Shannon Taylor was taken into custody by special agents from the…
Hayes Anthony to become first Black woman to head Mississippi Association of Broadcasters
Dr. Elayne Hayes Anthony has been named the first Black woman and educator to serve as president of the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters (MAB). The acting Jackson State University president…
Former Booneville basketball coach indicted on child sex crime allegations
A former Booneville High School basketball coach has been indicted on child sex crime allegations. Kenny Geno, 28, was taken into custody on Tuesday and booked into the Lafayette County…
Mississippi public schools report lower chronic absenteeism rate in 2022-23
Chronic absenteeism has dropped in Mississippi public schools, according to the Mississippi Department of Education's (MDE) most recent school and district data report. The report shows that 23.9 percent of…
