‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year
The results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election rattled the country and sent shockwaves across the world — or were cause for celebration, depending on who you ask. Is it…
Mississippi couple sentenced for fraudulently applying for unemployment benefits
A Mississippi couple has fessed up to fraudulently applying for unemployment benefits. State Auditor Shad White reported Monday that Brandon Williams made multiple calls to Miranda Truelove, his wife at…
Netflix doc exploring bizarre tale of Elvis impersonator and assassination attempts airs this week
A new Netflix series goes from Tupelo all the way to Washington, D.C. in what the popular streaming platform is calling “a winding tale that’s wilder than any yarn could…
Your Mississippi forecast for Monday, December 9
Northern Mississippi Today will be mostly cloudy and warmer with a chance of showers and highs in the upper 60s. Showers are likely tonight with a slight chance of thunderstorms…
Thunder & Lightning: Should Mississippi State Make a Move for Jackson Arnold?
Monday will see the official opening of the transfer portal, and Mississippi State needs to be one of the most active players in college football. But is quarterback a position…
Blocked field goal secures Saints’ 14-11 victory over Giants
In a game filled with silver linings, the New Orleans Saints blocked a potential tying field goal with seconds left on the clock to head home from New York with…
Funeral arrangements announced for Mississippi gospel singer killed in fire
Funeral arrangements have been scheduled for a Mississippi gospel singer who died in a house fire last week. Officials confirmed J.B. Mance, 98, died in the early-morning blaze that took…
Ole Miss left out of 12-team College Football Playoff
A season dubbed "The Last Dance" by Ole Miss coaches and players will not result in the program's College Football Playoff debut. On Selection Sunday, the nail was officially slammed…
Southern Miss officially announces Charles Huff as next head football coach
49 days after Will Hall was terminated – and seven days after it was first reported that Southern Miss had their man – now-former Marshall head coach Charles Huff has…
Second-half surge propels Jackson State football to SWAC Championship win
Jackson State will return to the coveted Celebration Bowl after second-half dominance propelled the Tigers to a 41-13 win over Southern in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship. T.C. Taylor's club…
