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MSU’s Science Night at the Museums offers family-friendly displays of science
Families milled about in front of Hilbun Hall and the Cobb Institute of Archeology at 4 p.m. Saturday, officially beginning the Science Night at the Museums event at Mississippi State University. Various departments at MSU displayed their crafts and experiments, spread across the three floors of Hilbun Hall and across the street at the Cobb...
No. 17 Alabama rides offense into rematch vs. Mississippi State
Alabama seemingly has found its stride and looks to stretch its season-long winning streak to seven when it faces Mississippi State on Wednesday night in Southeastern Conference play at Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Mississippi health system shuts down clinics statewide after ransomware attack
The attack was launched on Thursday and prompted hospital officials to close all of its 35 clinics across the state.
Sports Specialty owner, salesperson indicted in multi-million plot
A federal grand jury has indicted three men who are accused of a 13-year bid rigging scheme that allegedly affected at least 44 public schools in Mississippi and 270 purchases totaling more than $1 million in taxpayer funds.
Keyshawn Hall expected back as Auburn visits Mississippi State
If Auburn hopes to extend its streak of four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, it needs leading scorer Keyshawn Hall on the court. It appears that may just be the case come Wednesday.
Education: MSU’s Science Night returns Friday
Mississippi State’s Museums and Galleries Committee is inviting explorers of all ages Saturday to its annual Science Night at the Museums.
Gillespie's 18 points fuel Tennessee over Mississippi State 73-64
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 18 points, and Tennessee used a second-half rally to beat Mississippi State 73-64 on Wednesday.
JPS science fair highlights student creativity
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Students put their creativity and critical thinking on display at the Jackson Public Schools’ (JPS) Science Fair and S.T.E.A.M. Expo. The students gathered at the Mississippi T...
Mobile sports betting bill passes Mississippi House
Mobile sports betting passed the House, clearing its first hurdle to becoming Mississippi law. Now, it faces an unfriendly Senate again.
Game Over: How NIL could reshape Mississippi high school sports
Some coaches and the MHSAA raise their concerns regarding an introduced bill allowing NIL in Mississippi high schools.
House votes to legalize online sports betting and divert $600M to pension system
Proponents say this could generate tens of millions of dollars a year in new tax revenue, but critics warn it would fuel gambling addiction and hurt brick-and-mortar casinos.
Columbia city, business leaders send relief supplies to help North Mississippi
About one dozen full pallets of water was loaded on a National Guard transport truck Saturday, for delivery to families displaced by the winter storm.
Dedan Thomas Jr., LSU aim to topple reeling Mississippi State
LSU and Mississippi State are both in the bottom quadrant of the Southeastern Conference standings.
More than 1 million Americans lose power as monster winter storm sweeps across the US
Historic winter storm, spanning roughly 2,000 miles, leaves over 1 million Americans without power. Tennessee faces 306,700 outages while Mississippi had about 175,300 outages.
1 in 5 Americans get no exercise outside of work — where does your state rank?
One in five Americans get zero physical activity outside work, with Mississippi leading inactivity at 30.6% while Colorado ranks most active at just 15.6%.
Fight for Air Climb challenges Angelenos to scale tallest building west of the Mississippi
Think you can go the distance? American Lung Association invites the community to summit the tallest building west of the Mississippi, the Wilshire Grand Center, in Los Angeles.
MSU gets new master's degree programs, business center approved by IHL
The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning approved the center and degree programs during the first Board of Trustees meeting of 2026.
Local church spends day bridging gap between faith and politics at State Capitol
Faith leaders spent Wednesday praying with state legislators at the Mississippi State Capitol, asking them to put people over politics as they vote on key pieces of legislation.
House will try again to legalize mobile sports betting in Mississippi. Challenges remain
This year's proposal would direct state online gambling revenue to the government employees' retirement system, in an effort to win over the Senate.
UK Sports Network Coverage of Kentucky Women’s Basketball at Mississippi State
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Christine O'Brien, UnitedHealthcare CEO for La.-Miss., wants to lower insurance costs. Here's how
At a time when health insurers are under fire for raising premiums and rejecting claims while health care costs continue to rise, Christine O'Brien is trying to grow UnitedHealthcare's book of commercial business in Louisiana and Mississippi.
Mississippi State, Oklahoma put five-game winning streaks to test
Oklahoma and Mississippi State will put five-game winning streaks on the line in a Southeastern Conference showdown on Wednesday in Starkville, Miss.
State Rep. Felsher details healthcare, sports betting, and school choice polices ahead of legislative session
The Mississippi Legislature reconvenes on January 6 for the 2026 session.
Opinion | Can We Really Afford to Let Health Care Get Any Worse?
With Trump’s health care cuts, I traveled to Ohio, Mississippi and Alabama — and encountered devastated families bracing for even more difficult challenges.
How to Watch Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest: Duke's Mayo Bowl Time, TV Channel, Live Stream
Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons Duke's Mayo Bowl game, Friday, Jan. 2.
Mississippi’s Harrison Wallace III delivering under college football’s brightest lights
Built on belief rather than noise, Harrison Wallace’s mindset tells the story of why this stage never felt too big.
Atak, Brown lead Oklahoma past Mississippi Valley State
Kuol Atak scored a career-high 24 points and Xzayvier Brown added 22 to lead Oklahoma to a 93-69 victory over Mississippi Valley State on Monday in their final tuneup before SEC play.
How a Prentiss County fossil park changed science history
Northeast Mississippi is hundreds of miles away from any ocean waters that could make for a suitable home for an oyster. But roughly 74 million years ago, most of the state was submerged below the present-day Gulf of Mexico.
Mississippi State tunes up for SEC season vs. Alabama State
Mississippi State could be sorting out its early-season problems at the right time when it hosts Alabama State on Monday in Starkville, Miss.
Belzoni resident has witnessed damages of lack of health care
Because of lack of health care, Belzoni resident says, "My community has witnessed community members lose their lives because help could not arrive in time."
Year in review: Mississippi Today's most-read health stories
Today we're featuring our newsroom's top 10 health-related stories of 2025. In the year ahead, we are keeping an eye out for further developments, especially those tied to social safety net programs.
How Northwest Rankin's De’Shawn Dillon is in rare company as Power 4 dual-sport recruit
How De’Shawn Dillon balances the workload of football and basketball as Northwest Rankin star and Ole Miss, Mississippi State target.
Mississippi leaders are quiet on efforts to fix health care in the state
Mississippi Republican politicians have been silent as church mice in offering health care solutions for when the enhanced federal insurance subsidies expire at the end of 2025.
MSU faculty, students earn international honor for wood science innovation
A Mississippi State University research project born in the classroom and expanded through hands-on collaboration is earning international recognition for advancing wood science.
Mississippi-Tulane predictions: CFP picks for first-round rematch
It didn't go well for Tulane the first time it met Mississippi this season. Can the Green Wave change things in the playoff? We make our predictions.
Young Democrat launches primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson in Mississippi
A 33-year-old antitrust lawyer with ties to major Democratic politicians is challenging U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson to represent Mississippi's 2nd congressional district.
Jackpot Digital to Deploy Electronic Poker Tables at Two PENN Entertainment Properties in Mississippi
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 16, 2025) - Jackpot Digital Inc. (TSXV: JJ) (OTCQB: JPOTF) (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: LVH3) (the "Company" or "Jackpot Digital")Jackpot Digital, the world's leading provider of innovative dealerless electronic poker gaming solutions, is pleased to announce that it has finalized installation agreements to deploy its Jackpot Blitz® dealerless poker electronic table games ("ETGs") at Boomtown Casino Biloxi and Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast in...
Jackpot Digital to Deploy Electronic Poker Tables at Two PENN Entertainment Properties in Mississippi
Jackpot Digital Inc. (TSXV: JJ,OTC:JPOTF) (OTCQB: JPOTF) (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: LVH3) (the "Company" or "Jackpot Digital")Jackpot Digital, the world's leading provider of innovative dealerless electronic poker gaming solutions, is pleased to announce that it has finalized installation agreements...
Kris Brunson Signs With Louisville Football
KRIS BRUNSON – CORNERBACK 247 Composite – 3-Star OFFERS: Virginia, Colorado State, Wake Forest, Virginia Tech, Mississippi State Highlights: Evaluation: Louisville has a lot of holes to fill throughout the roster, with cornerback being a key spot. Brunson is a player with better offers than his recruiting ranking, which shows up on his Hudl. He […]
McWane Science Center unveils terrapin conservation lab. How to help in 2025
The Birmingham museum partners with UAB to raise endangered Mississippi Diamondback Terrapins before releasing them back to Alabama's coastal marshes.
Harnessing Emerging Technologies to Power Your Business
Nearly every area of our lives has been transformed by artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. For small business owners, AI is no longer a