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Can Older Americans Swing the Election for Harris?

They remember a time before we conducted our public life with vulgarity—and they have a distinct memory of people like Trump.

Want a Quiet Coast? Plan a Trip to the Mississippi Gulf Coast in the Off-season

Pro tip: Go in the off-season. Mississippi is hot and humid, and from November through March, you will have lovely days and cool nights without getting overly warm. We went in February, and it was pleasant without being too hot. Fun fact: The Coast is the largest human-made beach in the world, stretching 26 miles.

Warm and sunny start to the workweek expected

This morning, we are waking up to a little bit of patchy fog across our southern and western counties, especially near the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Fog will

The Birth of “Irrational Exuberance”

Long before there was Alan Greenspan to turn the Federal Reserve into Casino Central, there was John Law, France's minister of finance more than three centuries

Cessna: Aggies ride victory over Mississippi State into first-place showdown

Mississippi State almost became the trap game some Aggies feared, but Texas A&M prevailed for a 34-24 victory Saturday that moved it a step closer to possibly making the College Football Playoff.

What's that large construction site by LaBelle Haven Baptist Church in Olive Branch?

Work is underway on the site off Mississippi Highway 305 in Olive Branch, adjacent to LaBelle Haven Baptist Church and SweetPea’s Table.

OU football vs Mississippi: TV channel, betting line, scouting report for Week 9 game

Coming off its worst home loss since 2014, OU football heads on the road searching for answers. OU football travels to face Mississippi at 11 a.m. Saturday on ESPN.

Oklahoma makes big change to coaching staff after latest loss

The Sooners must have felt they had to do something after a 35-9 home loss to South Carolina, their third defeat in four games.

This week in politics: Thousands disenfranchised in Mississippi. How many and other updates

The Study, which was published on Oct. 10, found that at least 68,871 Mississippians have been disenfranchised. According to its results, Mississippi is one of 10 states to institute disenfranchisement for people in prison, on parole, on probation and during post-sentence. Of the 68,871 in the magnolia state, 43,744 of them are Black.

AP Top 25: 3 teams ranked way too high, 3 teams ranked way too low entering Week 9

The Associated Press has spoken! As expected, we did see some changes to the AP Top 25 Poll after the Week 8 slate of games. With previous No. 1 Texas going dow

Dak Prescott back to Mississippi State football, ring giant cowbell before Texas A&M game

Dak Prescott, Dan Mullen and the 2014 State football team made a 10-year anniversary appearance at Davis Wade Stadium on Saturday.

Texas A&M win over Mississippi State brings season success more in focus

Texas A&M's win over Mississippi State kept the Aggies undefeated in conference play with tests against LSU and Texas looming on the horizon.

Volunteers gather for Annual Mississippi Coastal Cleanup to remove trash from beaches

Every October, volunteers gather across the coast in efforts to rid our waterways, beaches, and bayous of marine debris.

Boil orders issued for Mississippi County communities

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) – A couple of communities in Mississippi County are under boil orders. A social media post shows Bassett and Joiner are impacted. The Arkansas Department of Health’s website states the boil order in Joiner was issued due to a chlorinator malfunction. You are advised to boil all tap water if you consume it.

Texas A&M remains 14th in both polls after Mississippi State win

Texas A&M stood pat in both the Associated Press Top 25 and the USA Today Coaches Poll after their 34-24 win at Mississippi State.

3 killed, 8 injured in shooting after homecoming football game in Mississippi

"It was chaos, to tell you the truth," the sheriff said. "The shooting just started and people started running."

Mississippi River eroding Iowa’s sacred Indigenous mounds

These ceremonial and burial mounds in Northeast Iowa are one of the densest collections still existing in North America. Today, though, the Mississippi River has significantly eroded the bank they were built on,

Moss scores 2 TDs as Texas A&M beats Mississippi State 34-24 for its 6th straight win

Le’Veon Moss rushed for two touchdowns and No. 14 Texas A&M held off Mississippi State for a 34-24 victory. Moss had 65 yards on 17 carries.

Start your week smart: US Intel leak, Gaza, Dock collapse, Mississippi shooting, Boeing

Here’s what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart. • The US is investigating a leak of highly classified US intelligence about Israel’s plans for retaliation against Iran, according to three people familiar with the matter.

Mississippi shooting: Three dead and eight injured at football game as gunman on the run

Three people were killed and another eight injured after a disagreement broke out amid celebrations after the Holmes County Consolidated School's homecoming win in Mississippi

Texas A&M vs Mississippi State live updates: Aggies begin to separate in third quarter

It's Texas A&M vs Mississippi state in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season. Follow along for live score and game updates from Starkville.

How to watch Texas A&M vs. Mississippi State: TV channel, streaming info

Spread favorite: Texas A&M (-18.5) Against Texas A&M, Mississippi State has collected two wins over the past three matchups. In those games, the Bulldogs have a 2-1 record ATS, while the two teams went over the total each time. Mississippi State has scored 19 fewer points than Texas A&M in their past three games.

Kevin Coleman Jr. runs over defender for Mississippi State TD

Mississippi State's Kevin Coleman Jr. hauls in the short catch and runs through a defender at the goal line for a touchdown.

3 killed, 8 injured by gunfire following Mississippi school's football game

Lexington, Miss. – Three people were killed and eight others were injured in central Mississippi early Saturday when at least two people opened fire into a group of several hundred people who were celebrating a school's homecoming football win at an outdoor trail several hours after the game had ended, authorities said.

3 killed, 8 hurt in shooting at high school football homecoming celebration

The gunfire at a field near Lexington, Mississippi, was proceeded by a fight, but deputies hadn’t yet learned what sparked the fight, the sheriff said.

Mississippi trail shooting leaves three dead and eight injured: report

At least two people opened fire on a group of people celebrating a homecoming win from a school's football game.

How to watch #14 Texas A&M vs. Mississippi State football: Time, TV channel, FREE live streams

The Texas A&M Aggies look to extend their winning streak and stay in the College Football Playoff hunt with a Saturday matchup with Mississippi State in Starkville.

3 killed, 8 injured in Holmes County trail ride shooting

HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - Three people are dead and eight are injured after a group of “young people” got into a fight at a trail ride party, according to Sheriff Willie March. According to Sheriff March, the Holmes County Sheriff’s Department received a phone call about a shooting on Highway 17 around 12:30 a.m. Saturday morning.

What channel is the Texas A&M vs. Mississippi State game on?

SEC opponents match up when the No. 14 Texas A&M Aggies (5-1) and the Mississippi State Bulldogs (1-5) square off on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Go to SEC Network to watch the Aggies take on the Bulldogs. Watch every ...

Why We Must Win for School Choice

This week’s win for school choice makes it all the more disappointing that the new State Superintendent for Education, Lance Evans, took a sideswipe at school choice recently.

Voting Rights Confusion Keeps Formerly Incarcerated People from Casting Ballots

Formerly incarcerated people throughout the country frequently highlight how deeply they value regaining their voting rights after a conviction. “Part of being a citizen is your right to vote, and so the message that I was receiving was that I was less than ,” Kelly Mahoney told Wisconsin NPR last week.

Dolphins Rumors: Tua Tagovailoa Hasn't Experienced 'Lingering Issues' from Concussion

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has missed the team's past three games due to a concussion, but he reportedly hasn't felt any ill effects over

Vicksburg’s Randolph crowned Miss Mississippi State University

The Miss Mississippi State University pageant crowned Vicksburg’s Sarah Randolph its winner Thursday night. Randolph, a senior biological sciences major, was named first alternate in the 2023 pageant,

Mississippi State Fair evangelism results in 373 decisions for Christ

The 2024 Mississippi State Fair has drawn to a close, and with it, Mississippi Baptist fair evangelism. With the help of newcomers and veteran churches, groups

How to watch ‘College GameDay’ in Week 8; Where is it, when is it?

A win keeps the Bulldogs in the thick of the race for a spot in the SEC championship game and cushions the blow of their loss to Alabama. A loss to the Longhorns, depending on what it looks like, would not be insurmountable with matchups against Tennessee and Mississippi among the remaining games.

Mario Nash Jr. commits to Florida State football after Mississippi State decommit

Four-star Kemper County offensive lineman Mario Nash Jr. announced his commitment to Florida State football after his recent decommit from State.

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