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Four-star RB Damarius Yates decommits from Mississippi State football in 2026 recruiting class

Mississippi State football signed members of its 2025 recruiting class on Wednesday but on Friday lost its top commitment in the 2026 class. Damarius Yates, a four-star running back from Kemper County, decommitted from MSU on Friday night. He announced the ...

5 Years After Giving Birth, a Mississippi Mother Was Arrested for a Felony Based on a Postnatal Drug Test

Brandy Moore, who stopped using meth midway through her pregnancy, was charged with "aggravated domestic violence" because she decided not to have an abortion.

Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

Behind the Business: The Cringle’s Studio

With just 38 days until Christmas, Santa is busy getting down to business, reviewing his list, and checking it twice.

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame announces Class of 2025

Mo Williams, Dexter McCluster, Scott Berry highlight the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Here's the complete list of winners.

Drug-Sniffing Police Dogs Are Intercepting Abortion Pills in the Mail

An incident in Mississippi provides a window into a dystopian future where USPS workers and local cops can block people from accessing reproductive care.

Why the top LSU men's basketball transfer 'couldn't pass up' the chance to return home

Carter, a former Oak Hill Academy standout, is now back home, playing for the LSU men’s basketball team . This season, he’s expected to play a prominent role with the Tigers. The 6-foot-3 senior is one of the three guards who coach Matt McMahon signed from the transfer portal this offseason ahead of his third year at LSU.

Monroe County woman arrested in SNAP fraud investigation

ABERDEEN, Miss. (WTVA) — A Monroe County woman is accused of stealing almost $40,000 in SNAP benefits. Arlean Gilleylen allegedly lied about her household income and received $38,522 in SNAP benefits, the Mississippi Department of Human Services announced. Monroe County sheriff’s deputies arrested her on Oct. 2.

MSU researchers developing support networks for rural college STEM programs with $2M NSF grant

MSU Social Science Research Center Director Devon Brenner is leading the Rural Low-Income Student Investigations Network Groups, or RISING, with a $2 million, five-year NSF award to collect data and create research networks for STEM programs.

Vicksburg’s Jennifer Coulter honored with Community Volunteer of the Year Award

Jennifer Coulter organized the first-ever Beautiful Table Settings Bash in Vicksburg, which was held in January. Despite the unusually frigid temperatures the state was experiencing, the event still brought hundreds of visitors to the River City for a weekend dedicated to the art of table setting.

Mississippi woman arrested following SNAP investigation

According to authorities, Arlean Gilleylen received $38,522 in SNAP benefits by not reporting household income and composition accurately.

Mississippi State may be 1-5 but the Stark(ville) reality is Texas A&M has troubles winning there

Texas A&M is 1-4 in the last decade against Mississippi State in Starkville under Kevin Sumlin and Jimbo Fisher. It's Mike Elko's turn now.

Mississippi inmate facing more charges after alleged unemployment scheme with sister

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - An inmate in Mississippi is now facing even more charges after being involved in an alleged unemployment scheme with his sister. While in prison, the State Auditor’s Office alleges Thaddieus Cooper made phone calls to his sister, Artista Garner, requesting that she fill out unemployment applications for him.

Matthews dives into Mississippi State's big aspirations this season

Returning All-SEC Defensive First Teamer Cameron Matthews talks about expanding his skills on top of already doing a little bit of everything on the court.

How to Watch the Texas A&M vs. Mississippi State Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for Oct. 19

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Texas A&M Aggies game, Saturday, Oct. 19.

Country star Brantley Gilbert's baby born on tour bus during show in Mississippi

Country rock singer Brantley Gilbert revealed that his wife went into labor while he was mid-show in Tupelo, Mississippi.

2024 SEC Newcomer Report: Mississippi State

With fall practice underway, let's take a closer look at all those who arrived at Mississippi State ahead of the 2025 season.

Opinion: Why Saturday's showdown against Texas is Kirby Smart's biggest game at Georgia

This week's First and 10 looks at the fall of Georgia, the unbeatens and unthinkable, five big disappointments, Alabama coaching malpractice.

Report: Mississippi man arrested for sexual relationship with teen boy in Escambia County

A 36-year-old Mississippi man is charged for having a months-long sexual relationship with a 16-year-old boy in Escambia County, accord

Where Ole Miss, Mississippi State basketball are predicted to finish in SEC preseason poll

Both Chris Beard's Ole Miss basketball program and Chris Jans' Mississippi State Bulldogs are projected as middle-of-the-pack SEC teams

Greg Sankey releases statement on Kirby Smart, Michael Van Buren shoving incident

Greg Sankey has released a statement regarding a moment between Georgia coach Kirby Smart and Mississippi State quarterback Michael Van Buren.

Mississippi lieutenant governor recognizes schools and districts for high attendance rates

Mississippi’s lieutenant governor recognized 175 schools and 12 school districts for high attendance rates during the 2023-2024 school year.

Miss Mississippi State University to be crowned Oct. 17

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Nine undergraduate students are seeking the title of Miss Mississippi State University on Thursday [Oct. 17].

Brantley Gilbert and Wife Amber Cochran’s Relationship Timeline: From Meeting in Church to Parents

Country singer Brantley Gilbert and his wife, Amber Cochran, tied the knot in June 2015 after meeting 10 years prior

NANO Nuclear Energy Executives Scheduled to Present at the Upcoming Mississippi Public Service Commissioners’ Nuclear Summit

Figure 1 - NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. Executives to Present at the Mississippi Public Service Commission’s Nuclear Summit 2024.

Aggies' Elko noticing Mississippi State is starting to hit its stride

No. 14 Texas A&M's Mike Elko recognizes that Mississippi State is getting better each week and expects to have a tough battle with the Bulldogs in Starkville.

What Kirby Smart said Monday about shoving Mississippi State's QB in Saturday's win

Two days after Georgia football coach Kirby Smart’s shove of a Mississippi State QB created a stir on social media, Smart addressed the incident again.

Podcast: Mississippi Today’s investigation of Rep. Trey Lamar’s state-funded projects

Mississippi Today's Adam Ganucheau sits down with politics editor Geoff Pender and reporter Taylor Vance to discuss their new investigation of state-funded projects that benefited Rep. Trey Lamar’s neighborhoods.

Country music star pauses concert to help his wife deliver baby on tour bus

The singer of “Bottoms Up” helped saved one of his best friends, fellow country music star Colt Ford after he had a massive heart attack back in April, and on Friday night Gilbert left the stage during a show so that he could head out to the tour bus and help deliver his newborn son.

Dudley named director of MSU Riley Center

Dudley is an MSU alum and previously served as director of conferences, events and operations for the Riley Center. She joined the center in 2019 as an assistant ticket manager and quickly was promoted to house manager. In this role, she facilitated contracts and volunteers.

Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating fatal crash in Leflore County

LEFLORE COUNTY, Miss. (WTVA) — The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) is investigating a single-vehicle crash that left one person dead in Leflore County. MHP responded to the crash on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 8:25 p.m.

America's retirement havens: The best states for health and wellness in your golden years

Rankings of the best and worst states for retiring didn't include favorites including California and Florida. The best were dominated by Midwestern states, while the worst were mostly Southern.

Monday Down South: Horns cruise, Tide confuse, Rebels sing the blues in the Midseason Vibes Index

Matt Hinton takes stock of every SEC team at the midpoint. Plus: Dillon Gabriel's impact on Oklahoma's QB situation, Week 7 player superlatives and more.

Paul Finebaum calls out Kirby Smart for response to viral shoving incident vs. Mississippi State

Paul Finebaum saw the sideline incident involving Kirby Smart against Mississippi State, and he is confused as to why Smart hasn't come out and cleared the situation up.

Mississippi: A safe Republican state in southern USA

Mississippi is not a swing state and Republicans are projected to win the state comfortably in 2024. It is firmly part of the conservative Christian belt in the southern United States that votes Republican. Mississippi has not produced a president.

The new Buc-ee's on the Mississippi Coast has walls and more. See the latest photos.

This Buc-ee's in Pass Christian will be the closest one to New Orleans. Hiring has begun and jobs are posted online. The Sun Herald reported that in most cases, Buc-ee's posts jobs about three months before the store officially opens.