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Tennessee, Lipscomb ready for NCAA baseball tourney openers
Bisons will battle Mississippi State for fourth time this season while Vols will face East Carolina
Supreme Court rules for Mississippi death row inmate in jury bias case
By a 5-4 vote, the justices sided with Terry Pitchford, who was sentenced to death for his role in the killing of a grocery store owner
Women's College World Series scores, live updates: Texas Tech-Mississippi State opens up WCWS after Bulldogs knock OU out of 2026 NCAA softball tournament
Mississippi State softball faces sport's richest pitcher
Mississippi State softball is playing in the Women's College World Series. The Bulldogs' first opponent is Texas Tech, which has the sport's highest-paid pitcher.
Crooked Letter Sports: Mississippi is a Diamond state, and not just baseball
Softball joins baseball in the Mississippi sports spotlight this week. Mississippi State stunned proud Oklahoma to reach the College World Series for the first time. Belhaven won its Super Regional and will play in the Division III World Series. Southern Miss, State, and Ole Mis all play in NCAA Baseball Regionals this weekend. All that and lots more, including a visit from Southern Miss athletic director Jeremy McClain who is on the NCAA Baseball Committee.
Should Mississippi voters choose their politicians, or politicians choose their voters?
Mississippi Today's politics team gives a rundown on a monumental week in the Magnolia State that saw thousands of people marching and rallying in Jackson over voting rights and the gerrymandering battle embroiling much of the nation.
Redistricting threats prompt big donations to MS Democratic Party
When Gov. Tate Reeves began to publicly weigh redistricting this year, political donors and committees across the country took notice.
Oldest cigar store in Mississippi to open new Jackson location
Country Squire Tobacconist, Mississippi's oldest cigar and pipe store, unveils its new Jackson location after $2.3 million in renovations.
Mississippi State clinches first-ever WCWS bid, beating Oklahoma
Mississippi State is headed to the Women's College World Series for the first time in school history.
See photos from Brandon High School 2026 graduation ceremony
Brandon High School celebrates graduates during commencement at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, MS, on Monday, May 11, 2026.
Crooked Letter Sports: Another championship, another 40-win season, but does Southern Miss have a chance for a national seed?
Today’s Crooked Letter menu has several flavors: college baseball, the Ferriss Trophy, Aaron Rei’s much-deserved PGA Championship victory, another remembrance of Charlie Rugg, the NBA phenom named Wemby and much, much more.
NAACP urging athletes, fans to boycott college athletic programs over voting rights complaints
The schools identified by the campaign include Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Florida, Florida State, LSU, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, South Carolina, Clemson, Tennessee, Texas and Texas A&M
Ole Miss tops Mississippi colleges in Business Insider ranking
Business Insider ranks Ole Miss as Mississippi’s top college. Want to attend the University of Mississippi? What to know
Thank you, Mississippi Legislature, for protecting businesses, values
Mississippi legislators made the right call in opposing anti-free market legislation this session, such as HB 1597 and SB 2714.
Plan Baton Rouge III takes next step toward reality
A plan to reimagine the Mississippi riverfront in downtown Baton Rouge is headed to the Planning Commission for review Monday. Commissioned by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation and developed by i… Already an INSIDER? Sign in. Already an INSIDER? Sign in
Texas A&M's SEC Tournament scenarios before critical rubber match
Before Saturday's rubber match vs. Mississippi State, Texas A&M needs a win to earn the 2 or 3-seed in the SEC Tournament next week.
How Mississippi politicians, advocates reacted to redistricting cancelation
Gov. Tate Reeves' decision to cancel the Mississippi Legislature's redistricting special session caused a flurry of reactions from politicians.
Mothers, infants in Mississippi at health risk due to lost data | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Experts worry that data lost last year could worsen outcomes for mothers and babies in Mississippi.
Mississippi farming family brings new life to downtown Leland
A Mississippi family is transforming downtown Leland, bringing new businesses and making it a destination for shoppers and visitors.
Mississippi Top Reads for the week of May 17, 2026
Mississippi Top Reads for the week of May 17, 2026
Lane Kiffin cites 'diversity' at LSU, 'adult money' in his decision to leave Mississippi for Baton Rouge
Kiffin told Vanity Fair that he heard from some recruits that their grandparents wouldn't let them move to Oxford, Mississippi.
Missouri star RB Ahmad Hardy shot at concert in Mississippi, in stable condition after undergoing surgery
Hardy rushed for 1,649 yards and 16 touchdowns last season for the Tigers
Auburn baseball takes down Mississippi State for sixth straight series win: What to know
How Auburn baseball beat Mississippi State to clinch a sixth straight series win
Eight Bulldog Greats Set For M-Club Sports Hall Of Fame Induction
Eight more Mississippi State greats are set to be inducted into the M-Club Sports Hall of Fame later this year.
Crooked Letter Sports: The Makoka brothers
Hancock High’s basketball playing brothers Max and Israel Makoka are back home after temporary detention by ICE. Rick tells the story and opines on SEC baseball, a little football and those red-hot Atlanta Braves.
The best Mississippi high schools for athletes? According to a study, here are top 25
Survey says! Here are the high school for athletes in Mississippi. Did your school make the list?
Behind the Business: Coco Laveau Art Co.
Amber Barstow has painted windows for about 80 businesses in South Mississippi over the past year.
Women’s Basketball To Play In 2026 Elevance Health Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off
The first piece of the 2026-27 Mississippi State women's basketball schedule has been revealed, as the Bulldogs will compete in the 2026 Elevance Health Wome...
Rodents in a high school among failed health inspections in, near Jackson
A "C" rating is considered a failing grade by the Mississippi State Department of Health. Several restaurants, schools and care homes failed in April.
In Mississippi, a Democrat Challenges the Senator Who Blocked His Judgeship
Scott Colom, a state prosecutor, is running against Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Republican who denied him a seat on the federal bench. In a tough year for the G.O.P., Democrats see hope for his long-shot bid.
Sports Car Club of America brings autocross racing to Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds
As warmer weather arrives, the Great River chapter of the Sports Car Club of America is opening its season this weekend at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.
Mississippi ranks last in U.S. on healthcare outcomes and disparities
The Commonwealth Fund, a private foundation focused on healthcare issues, released a report Wednesday that provided a nationwide look at how health outcomes, access to care, and quality of care differ based on racial and ethnic identity. The report shows that, compared to national rates, a higher number of Mississippians die from avoidable deaths, lack health insurance, and have less preventative care such as cancer screenings. These trends are heightened for Black Mississippians.
Reeves establishes Mississippi office for Rural Health Transformation Program funds
Gov. Tate Reeves has announced the creation of an office to manage federal funds for improving rural healthcare in Mississippi.
Governor Reeves Announces Investment in Mississippi’s Youth Mental Health Services
Governor Tate Reeves today announced the state of Mississippi is deploying $13,464,444 to support mental health systems for Mississippi children, youth and students.
Mississippi Launches Rural Health Transformation Program Office and Website
Governor Tate Reeves today announced the establishment of the Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Office and launch of the official Mississippi RHTP website.
Mississippi singer Daniel Stallworth exits 'American Idol'
Mississippi's Daniel Stallworth was eliminated from 'American Idol' after performing Taylor Swift and Daniel Caesar songs.
Millsaps Elseworks students boost Mississippi businesses. See how
Millsaps College's Elseworks program helps students apply business skills to real-world projects for Mississippi businesses.
Prom 2026 photos. St. Joseph Catholic School prom at Craftsmen’s Guild in Ridgeland, MS
St. Joseph Catholic School had its prom at Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi in Ridgeland, Miss., on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Mississippi governor says he will call special session to redraw district maps after SCOTUS ruling
Mississippi's governor announces a special session to redraw district lines, saying the Supreme Court's ruling in a key case could change electoral maps.
Downtown Jackson concert series starts Saturday. Who's playing? Where to go
The Mississippi Mass Choir kicks off a new concert series in Downtown Jackson on April 25. It is the first of 30 free concerts.
Political science department to be renamed after former Mississippi Governor Ray Mabus
The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees approved renaming the department of political science at the University of
Newly surfaced photos reportedly show Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini at NYC bar in 2020, Mississippi casino in 2024
Mathews: Mississippi must keep slowing CWD spread until science catches up
I first got involved with the chronic wasting disease issue not long after I started SuperTalk Outdoors. At the time, deer breeders were pushing hard to open
Business Insider says this is the most iconic steakhouse in Mississippi
Business Insider just named the most iconic steakhouse in Mississippi. Where is it? How much does it cost? Do you agree?
Regulating the Mississippi River: Where art and science meet
When Dan Fasching started painting again after a decade, he said it was because it was something near and dear to his heart. His muse? The Mississippi River that he works on every day.
Crooked Letter Sports: There’s a draft in here
We take a look at what the 2026 NFL Draft might look like for Mississippi’s top prospects, and what the New Orleans Saints need to do to continue their rebuild. Plus, baseball heats up as the Big 3 get back on track and the Braves jump out to a truly remarkable start.
Spire announces sale of its Mississippi natural gas business to Delta Utilities for $75 million
/PRNewswire/ -- Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) today announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its Mississippi local distribution company ("Spire Mississippi")...
Mississippi businesses going out of state to get alcohol, store owners believe
Mississippi's alcohol sales crisis may have led some businesses to illegally buy stock out of state, impacting restaurants and stores, some owners say.
Former Southern Miss president and polymer science pioneer Shelby Thames dies at 89
The University of Southern Mississippi is mourning the loss of one of its former presidents.
Mississippi Better Business Bureau warns of travel scam surge ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Officials said crooks are using fake travel sites and social media listings to steal money from people looking for travel deals.
Mississippi Top Reads for week of April 26, 2026
Mississippi Top Reads for week of April 26, 2026
Clyde Muse contributed much, including to the sport of T-ball
Sports columnist Rick Cleveland: The late Clyde Muse was a longtime president of Hinds Community College, and he is widely credited with being one of the inventors of T-ball for little kids.
JPMorganChase Partners With Sports Legends to Help Athletes Master Their Money
Athletes’ careers are unpredictable. Less than 2% of NCAA college athletes turn professional and many professional athletes retire before
How Carey Wright brought the science of reading to Mississippi schools
State Superintendent of Schools, Maryland, Dr. Carey Wright, on how she transformed early reading in Mississippi and created a national model
Daniel Stallworth shares 'American Idol' journey, how to vote
Mississippi native Daniel Stallworth is in 'American Idol's' Top 9. Learn about his journey. Want to help him win? How to watch Season 24, vote.
Gaubert Oil expanding fuels business
The company has agreed to buy the wholesale and transportation division of Mississippi-based Buffalo Services, giving it a foothold in The Magnolia state.
Will Mississippi Legislature try to override one of the governor's vetoes?
Legislators haven't set a public agenda for their one-day return, but top of mind for Gov. Tate Reeves is the Rural Health Transformation Fund,
Gil Carter
No matter what, Gil Carter was always going to find a career in education. “When people like politics, there’s the old saying that they have been ‘bitten by the bug.’ I was bitten at a young age,” laughed Carter, an assistant professor in Mississippi State University’s Department of Communication, Media and Theatre.
Josh Elander discusses Tennessee's series sweep at Mississippi State
Tennessee baseball completes series sweep at Mississippi State.
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science hosts 2026 NatureFEST
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) hosted its annual NatureFEST on Saturday. Community members were able to experience and learn about the tangible research by sc...
Mississippi reveals its full history for America's anniversary year, a contrast to federal efforts
America’s history is being seen through different lenses as the country celebrates its 250th anniversary | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network to air 15 Biloxi Shuckers games in 2026
The Biloxi Shuckers and Gray Media Inc. will continue their TV partnership for the 2026 season, with 15 games airing throughout Mississippi and Louisiana on the Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network.
Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network to air 15 Biloxi Shuckers games in 2026
The Biloxi Shuckers and Gray Media Inc. will continue their TV partnership for the 2026 season, with 15 games airing throughout Mississippi and Louisiana on the Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network.
NatureFEST returning to Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
NatureFEST is returning to the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science this weekend.
FoodeesFest debuts at Pearl outlets with food and local business support
FoodeesFest is making its first appearance in Mississippi, offering three days of food, shopping, and support for local businesses at the outlets in Pearl.
FedEx gifts JSU business school $500K
Part of the unrestricted gift will go toward student scholarships.
Daniel Stallworth makes 'American Idol' Top 11. See what 90s song he sang
Mississippi's Daniel Stallworth is in 'American Idol's' Top 11. Learn about his '90s week performance and how to vote this season.
MS Lawmakers Deliver Wins for Small Business, But More Work Remains
This year's session ended on Sunday, April 5.
North Mississippi Allstars to bring ‘modern Mississippi music’ to the Englert
The North Mississippi Allstars are commemorating the 25th anniversary of their debut with their 12th studio album, "Still Shakin.’” The band will perform Sunday, April 12, at the Englert Theatre.
Families gather to watch Artemis II launch from Mississippi science center
Four astronauts launched into space today, and families gathered at Infinity Science Center to watch history in the making and a return to a familiar frontier.
Crooked Letter Sports: A smorgasbord of sports
So much to talk about: Mo Williams to Kentucky, Mississippi State’s baseball excellence, Tiger Woods’ errant drives, Warner Alford, the Final Fours, some Saints news, and Rick’s gumbo.
Which Jackson area school, restaurants failed health inspections?
A "C" rating is considered a failing grade by the Mississippi State Department of Health.
Mental health reporter Allen Siegler named finalist for national health reporting award
Allen Siegler, mental health reporter at Mississippi Today, has been named a finalist for the 2025 National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) Awards for his investigation into how Mississippi officials spent the state’s opioid settlement funds.
Rapper Afroman plans 3 Mississippi shows. When, where to see new tour
Rapper Afroman is bringing his \
‘Choctaw Traditions’ explores history, folklife, heritage of Mississippi natives
The book \
Foundation Gaming & Entertainment Announces Sponsorship of New MPB Original Series “Southern Dish”
Foundation Gaming & Entertainment, a Mississippi-based hospitality and gaming company, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of Mississippi Public Broadcast...
Foundation Gaming & Entertainment Announces Sponsorship of New MPB Original Series "Southern Dish"
GULFPORT, Miss., March 30, 2026--Foundation Gaming & Entertainment, a Mississippi-based hospitality and gaming company, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s (MPB) latest original series, "Southern Dish." The program is set to premiere statewide on April 2 at 7 p.m.
Mental health providers brace for state budget
As legislators approach Monday's deadline to decide the mental health department’s next budget, the House and Senate haven’t included funding for many of the department's requests in their initial proposals.
Mississippi health officer Dan Edney being considered for CDC director
Mississippi's State Health Officer Dan Edney is reportedly being considered for the director position at the CDC.
Blount: Online sports betting proposal has little support in Senate, would cost casino industry
Sen. David Blount, chairman of the Gaming Committee in the Senate, says a proposal to legalize online sports betting lacks support in the Senate, and could harm the state's casino tourism industry, which provides thousands of jobs and millions in state revenue. Blount also discusses proposed, and recently enacted, changes to the Public Employee Retirement System, and proposals to increase tax credits for private schools.
Takeaways from arguments in the Supreme Court case that could end grace periods for mail-in ballots
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority appeared dubious of state laws that allow the counting of mail ballots that arrive at election offices after Election Day as justices heard oral arguments in a challenge to Mississippi’s five-day grace period for mail ballots.
Trump administration adds State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney to short list of nominees for CDC director
State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney is among the contenders to head the nation’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Washington Post reported
Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney, a Vaccine Proponent, Is Under Consideration to Lead the CDC
Dr. Daniel P. Edney, Mississippi’s state health officer and head of the Mississippi State Department of Health, is now under serious consideration to lead the CDC.
Mobile sports betting dies again in Mississippi Senate
It is the second time this session that a mobile sports betting bill from the House has died in the Senate.
Will mobile sports betting ever become legal in Mississippi?
Another legislative session is set to close without legal mobile sports betting for Mississippi. See why a Jackson senator blocked bills this year.
Mississippi Cheese Straw Factory is closing. Store is sold out
The Mississippi Cheese Straw Factory is closing after the Yerger family announced their retirement. All products are now sold out.
College softball power rankings: The sport’s superpowers are showing they are mortal
Mississippi State lost a series to No. 1 Tennessee, but the Bulldogs proved they belong among the nation's elite.
Mississippi senator to face a prosecutor she blocked from the federal bench, CNN projects
Mississippi’s Senate primaries set up a general election showdown between an incumbent and a challenger she blocked from federal judgeship.
Live Results: Mississippi midterm primary elections
Mississippi Democrats on Tuesday will decide between longtime U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson and his 34-year-old primary challenger in a race that reflects generational struggle for control of the party.
Mississippi House Primary Election 2026 Live Results
See live results from the 2026 Mississippi House primary election as votes are counted for Republicans and Democrats.
Mississippi Senate Primary Election 2026 Live Results
See live results from the 2026 Mississippi Senate primary election as votes are counted for Republicans and Democrats.
What to expect in Mississippi's state primaries
Mississippi voters will choose nominees for Congress in a state primary Tuesday.
Here Are the Key Races to Watch in Mississippi and Georgia Elections
It’s primary day in Mississippi, where a younger Democrat is trying to oust a House veteran, and in Georgia, where Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat is up for grabs.
Mississippi voters to decide whether to send longtime Rep. Thompson back to Washington
Mississippi voters on Tuesday are deciding between longtime U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson and his 34-year-old Democratic primary challenger
Florida women's basketball defeat MSU in SEC Tournament opener
The Lady Gators led for all but 45 seconds in Florida's Round 1 SEC Tournament win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
EXCLUSIVE, Cox Science Center in West Palm Beach names new CEO
Former Mississippi Aquarium CEO and president Kurt Allen will start his tenure as head of the Cox Science Center and Aquarium on March 9 in West Palm Beach.
Missouri faces Mississippi State feeling good about road ahead
With three games remaining in the SEC's regular season, Missouri has its eyes on a top-four spot in the conference standings when it faces Mississippi State on Saturday at Starkville, Miss.
Coast mother pursuing nursing receives scholarship from Mississippi Business Women
Verlanda Ashley was selected by Mississippi Business Women, which partners with the college each year to award the scholarship to non-traditional female students experiencing hardships.
Jumbo Package: Labaron Philon questionable for Mississippi State
Your latest Crimson Tide news and notes.