Barnett, James Madison maintain safe distance from Southern Miss in 32-15 win
Alonza Barnett III threw two touchdowns and James Madison beat Southern Mississippi 32-15 on Saturday to keep the Eagles winless in the Sun Belt Conference.
Police Seize $225,000 From 70-Year-Old Man Despite No Crime Committed, Triggering Years-Long Lawsuit: Report
A Mississippi trucker is reportedly fighting to get his life savings back after police seized it during a traffic stop.
College notebook: Ole Miss’ squirrel steals the show; Bulldogs and Statesmen make bad history
Get caught up on some news and notes from Saturday's football games with the college notebook from The Vicksburg Post.
No. 5 Arkansas closes regular season at Ole Miss: What to know, how to watch
No. 5 Arkansas soccer closes its regular season at Ole Miss at 3 p.m. Sunday in Oxford, Miss. The Razorbacks enter the match coming off a 0-0 draw against Texas A&M, in which they had a goal controversially ruled out for a foul.
MHP: 18-wheeler overturned on interstate in rural Hinds County
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is asking drivers to avoid a portion of I-20 West in a rural part of Hinds County. According to MHP, the wreck happened around 4:30 a.m. on Sunday. Troopers say the driver sustained unknown injuries.
SEC football fantasy leaders in Week 9: Razorbacks all over
Applying the standard fantasy football scoring to the weekend performances, Arkansas players were at or near the top of the SEC in Week 9. Here is a look at leaders in each category. Taylen Green, Arkansas (45.5)
Man killed at Mississippi gas station after argument erupts over ice
According to a report by the Vicksburg Daily News, the incident happened Friday around 7 p.m. at a Shell gas station in Adams County.
3 takeaways from Arkansas' offensive clinic, win over Mississippi State
Arkansas had a fantastic day on offense, perhaps aided by the fact that Mississippi State ranks 122nd in the country in total defense so far this season. The Razorbacks totaled just over 650 yards of offense on the day in a balanced attack.
Federal court rules Mississippi mail-in ballots must arrive by Election Day
A federal appeals court has ruled that Mississippi’s policy of counting mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day but received up to five days later violates federal law.
Taylen Green jukes Mississippi State defender out of his cleats for highlight touchdown
Green mixed in a touchdown pass toward the end of the 1st quarter, hitting Luke Hasz on a 14-yard TD strike with 2:09 left to give Arkansas a 17-7 lead at the end of the first quarter. Green already has 73 yards passing and 40 yards rushing after just 15 minutes in Starkville.
Arkansas visits Mississippi State, with both looking to rebound from SEC losses against ranked teams
Arkansas RB Ja’Quinden Jackson is second in the SEC with 10 touchdowns rushing and fourth with 592 yards. The Utah transfer is the first Razorback since Knile Davis (2010) with a rushing TD in six consecutive games, including three with multiple scores.
I-55 Mississippi River bridge closed due to interchange construction
The Tennessee Department of Transportation closed the I-55 Mississippi River bridge at 4 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, to continue construction at the I-55 and Crump interchange. According to a news release, the following sections are closed until 6 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 28, weather depending:
LIVE UPDATES & ANALYSIS: Arkansas football vs. Mississippi State
Arkansas and Mississippi State are set to get underway at 11:45 a.m. at Davis Wade Stadium. It will be a warm, sunny day in Starkville with a forecasted high of 86 degree
How to watch Arkansas vs. Mississippi State: TV channel, streaming info
Against Arkansas, Mississippi State has tallied two wins over the past three matchups. The Bulldogs\' record ATS is 3-0 the last three times they have played the Razorbacks, with those games outpacing the point total on two occasions. Mississippi State has outscored Arkansas 75 points to 51 in the past three games.
What channel is Mississippi State football vs Arkansas on today? Time, TV schedule to watch Week 9 game
What channel is the Mississippi State football vs Arkansas game on today? Here's how to watch, including time, TV schedule, live streaming info and game odds.
Mississippi State University, Ingalls Shipbuilding partner for employee education assistance benefits
Mississippi State University and Ingalls Shipbuilding formally partnered to give eligible employees at Ingalls expanded education assistance benefits.
Appeals court rules Mississippi extended election deadline for mail-in ballots is illegal
Federal law requires voters to take timely steps to vote by Election Day," Circuit Judge Andrew Oldham wrote. "Federal law does not permit the State of Mississippi to extend the period for voting by one day,
Mississippi absentee voting challenge revived
A federal appeals court has revived a legal challenge to Mississippi's practice of accepting mail-in absentee ballots after election day. In a Friday ruling, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals decided the current law is out of step with federal election laws, overruling a July decision from a lower court.
The Best Health Insurance In Mississippi Of 2024
Primewell Health Services is the best health insurance company in Mississippi because it has the lowest average premiums in the state and very few complaints to state insurance departments. Low complaints can reflect high customer satisfaction.
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Mississippi Sea Wolves host Baton Rouge on Saturday
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - The Mississippi Sea Wolves are back this Saturday to face rivals Baton Rouge at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, and Sea Wolves fans, this team is built to win.
Texas A&M unveils dazzling blackout uniforms for showdown with LSU
Black uniforms at Texas A&M are rare but not unheard of. Under Kevin Sumlin, the team sported black uniforms with maroon stripes against Mississippi State in 2012. Then, in 2015, the team wore similar uniforms but with gray accents instead of maroon.
Williams Lecture commemorates 160th anniversary of Lincoln, Grant meeting
STARKVILLE, Miss.—The 2024 Frank and Virginia Williams Lecture on Abraham Lincoln and Civil War Studies will commemorate the 160th anniversary of the pivotal first meeting between U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant.
Redwood woman killed in motorcycle crash
A Redwood woman was killed Wednesday in a motorcycle crash in Hinds County that also injured the bike’s driver. According to information from the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP), 24-year-old Desiree Owens was killed when the motorcycle she was a passenger on ran off the road on Interstate 20 and collided with a cable barrier.
Lee County issues burn ban on Oct. 24
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — Lee County issued a burn ban on Thursday, Oct. 24. It’s scheduled to expire on Nov. 24, according to the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC). This is because of the ongoing dry weather.
The Audubon Center in Mississippi Where You’ll See More Than 300 Bird Species in a Single Afternoon
I don’t know when it happens, but one day, you’ll wake up and become a birdwatcher. For me, it happened around 35. I’m not complaining, though; I truly enjoy
Traffic diverted in Leesburg after commercial vehicle crash
The Leesburg Fire Department responded to a crash between two commercial vehicles just before 2 p.m. Thursday on Highway 481 near Wilson Bates Road. One of the drivers was trapped inside the vehicle. The other vehicle was carrying hazardous materials, according to the sheriff's office.
Low water on Mississippi renews threat to farm shipments
Despite tropical storms and plentiful rain earlier in the season, water levels have sunk on the river, making key crops harder to ship at harvest time.
Mississippi reported 6 mosquito-borne illness-related deaths so far this year
JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) — Mississippi has reported at least six mosquito-borne illness-related deaths in 2024 as of Thursday, Oct. 24. The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) categorizes the illnesses as West Nile Virus (WNV), Chikungunya, Zika and “Other.”
DSU professor featured writer at Thacker Mountain tonight
By Allen Boyer Special to the Eagle This evening, at 6 p.m., at The Powerhouse, during Thacker Mountain Radio Hour, Square Books presents Marion Garrard Barnwell.  Featured is her new dual memoir, “All The Things We Didn’t Say.
Showtime: MSU in the spotlight this homecoming
The university welcomes the Bulldog family back for a full slate of events during homecoming week to kick off a memorable fall weekend. MSU takes on the University of Massachusetts Amherst Saturday [Nov. 2], 3:15 p.m., at Davis Wade Stadium.
Texas A&M prediction: Plenty on the line as No. 14 Aggies host No. 8 LSU
While LSU ensured its matchups with Texas A&M were one-sided through the Aggies’ first six seasons in the SEC, A&M has turned the unofficial rivalry into a competitive one over the past six editions.
No. 18 Ole Miss hosts a slumping Oklahoma team that has already changed offensive coordinators
Mississippi returns home after dropping two of its last three games by a field goal apiece. The 18th-ranked Rebels haven't struggled as badly as opponent Oklahoma.
What questions are facing the LSU women? Here's five ahead of their first exhibition.
Who plays point guard? How do you replace Angel Reese? It's all covered in these five questions to answer ahead of a new LSU women's basketball season.
Mississippi mental health patients have been jailed without being charged, new state law aims to change that
Put in jail without ever being charged with a crime - that's been the reality for hundreds of mental health patients in Mississippi. But, a new law has changed the way the state handles those experiencing a mental crisis.
KILLGORE: How Deep is the Mississippi River?
Is the Mississippi river 1,000 feet deep, 100 feet, or do we really know? People often ask that question as they gaze across the mighty Mississippi River. When DeSoto, as the first European, came upon the Mississippi river in 1541,