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Homestead for the Holidays concludes at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum

Friday was the last night for some holiday fun at the Mississippi Agriculture Museum with their Homestead for the Holidays event. For ages 3 and up, a $8 ticket gets you pictures and Storytime with Santa, train rides, tractor rides, and breakfast for supper, and kids can make their own Christmas tree ornament.

Largest black bear in Mississippi history found in Sharkey County

A 510-pound black bear was tranquilized and collared as part of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Black Bear Program.

MSU’s Cosby in The Conversation: 15% of global population lives within a few miles of a coast—and the number is growing rapidly

STARKVILLE, Miss.— In 2023, the world’s population surpassed 8 billion. Mississippi State Social Science Research Center faculty are utilizing novel technology from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory to estimate the growth and settlement of those billions along the Earth’s coast.

Mississippi-registered plane crashed in Texas

VICTORIA, Texas (WTVA) — A small plane registered in Mississippi crashed on a road in southeast Texas. The plane crashed on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 11 in Victoria, which is approximately 123 miles southwest of Houston.

Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Practice Top Performers

Top prospects are in Mobile, Alabama this week for the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game, with several impressing in practice.

What did Paul Kevin Curtis find in the morgue freezer at the Mississippi Medical Center? Details from The Kings of Tupelo, explored

Netflix's newest true crime docuseries, The Kings of Tupelo, is a bizarre tale of events in Mississippi, Tupelo, about an Elvis impersonator, Paul Kevin Curtis.

Cowboys Prepare for Saturday Showdown vs. 25th-Ranked Mississippi State

The McNeese Cowboys have another big opportunity in front of them as this weekend they are set to take on the No. 25 ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs.

Decades after it disappeared, wild rice is booming again on upper Mississippi River

If she closes her eyes, Danelle Larson can still remember how the stretch of Mississippi River in front of her looked as recent as a decade ago: nothing but open,

Judge declares mistrial over killing of gay University of Mississippi student

Jimmy "Jay" Lee's body has never been found, but a judge declared him dead. Jurors said they were unable to reach a verdict after over nine and a half hours of deliberation.

Inmate who escaped Mississippi prison captured in Tulsa

TULSA, Okla. — An escaped Mississippi inmate was captured in Tulsa. On Monday, the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) said Gregory Trigg escaped Mississippi State Penitentiary. On Wednesday, MDOC said Trigg was captured in Tulsa. Trigg was booked into Tulsa County Jail.

Facing Decades in Prison, a Mississippi Mother Defied a Prosecutor and a Hazy Legal Theory

A prosecutor had been threatening mothers who used drugs while pregnant with long sentences — until Brandy Moore fought the case against her.

New Orleans' Mississippi River Bridge is aglow with changing colors. How does that work?

Standing on the Mississippi River levee with both spans of the Crescent City Connection towering 200 feet overhead, Cole Frischhertz swipes his finger across the screen of his smartphone. Instantly, both bridges are bathed in a deep blue light, framed with ...

Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlocks over killing of gay University of Mississippi student

A judge declared a mistrial Wednesday in the case of Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr. in the 2022 killing of Jimmie “Jay” Lee, a gay man who was prominent in the LGBTQ+ community at the University of Mississippi.

Jay Lee trial testimony: Accused murderer Sheldon Herrington seen with shovel, wheelbarrow

During Day 6 of the Jimmie Jay Lee trial in Oxford on Monday, a detective provided a comprehensive account of the steps taken by investigators before the arrest of Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr., who is accused of murdering Jimmie Jay Lee.

Thompson announces $662K in funding to help with juvenile justice

On Monday, Rep. Bennie Thompson announced that $662,490 in federal appropriations were being allocated to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.

Man convicted of armed robbery, kidnapping in Madison County escapes from prison

The Mississippi Department of Corrections is looking for Gregory Trigg, who escaped from the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman.

Mississippi seeks dismissal of seafood mislabeling civil suit

The Mississippi restaurant and its co-owner were sentenced in a federal court last month on charges related to conspiracy to misbrand seafood

'Honestly, they should go to jail,' Trump calls out Bennie Thompson, other congressmen. Why?

President-elect Donald Trump has called out Bennie Thompson and other Jan. 6 investigative committee members for their work and thinks they should be in jail.

Husband and wife die in Mississippi murder-suicide, sheriff's office says

A husband and wife died in a murder-suicide Sunday afternoon, according to the Tunica County Sheriff's Office.

Decades after it disappeared, wild rice is booming again on the upper Mississippi River

The greatest changes have occurred in places where rice has moved into deeper waters, Carhart said. Previously, wild rice was most commonly found in the still, shallow backwater areas of the river. Now, it's thriving just as much in the river's main channel, where the water moves quicker and is disturbed more regularly by boats and wind.

A plea to save Po’ Monkey’s at Merigold. Here is why it should be saved

I never reached Po’ Monkey’s, but I did reach a few other shrines of the Delta blues, including Leon’s Juk (spelling is correct and rhymes with yuk) just off the Blues Highway, U.S. 61, at Panther Burn.

Brief dry break today before more rain, cold temps move back into the Mid-South

Temperatures on Monday afternoon are expected to be in the upper 50s, near 60 across the Mid-South. Rain chance: Less than 20% — mainly this morning. Showers return later Monday evening. LOOKING AHEAD: Falling temperatures after Monday are expected to be in the 40s, 50s with a low rain chance until the weekend.

Southern Miss hires Marshall’s Charles Huff as football head coach

Southern Miss announced Sunday that it has hired Huff as its next football head coach. Huff had reportedly been the leading candidate for the job for the past week, but it was not official until after Marshall finished its season. Huff will be formally introduced as USM’s coach at a press conference Thursday at M.M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg.

Heavy rain, potential flooding expected through Tuesday in New Orleans

A slow-moving front will bring multiple rounds of rain to the New Orleans area through Tuesday, with the heaviest rainfall expected Monday afternoon and evening.

Three fishermen killed after boat capsizes on the Mississippi River

BELLEVUE, Iowa (KWWL) -- Three people are dead, after a boat capsized Sunday morning on the Mississippi River.

A fatal one-vehicle crash in Clay County leaves one person dead

CLAY COUNTY, Miss (WTVA) - There was a fatal one-vehicle crash in Clay County early Sunday morning. The Mississippi Highway Patrol says they responded to the crash on Highway 50 in Clay County at approximately 1:09 a.m.

Ole Miss vs. Duke: How to watch the 2024 Gator Bowl

The Gator Bowl will see the Ole Miss Rebels and the Duke Blue Devils square off on Thursday, January 2, 2025. The matchup kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET and airs on ESPN.In their last outing, the

Mississippi wound care clinic to close

Greenwood (Miss.) Leflore Hospital will close its Wound Care Center, effective Jan. 2, according to a letter to patients and referring providers, which was shared with Becker's. The hospital attributed the move to the unexpected death of Raymond Girnys, MD ...

Branning wins Mississippi Supreme Court seat

State Sen. Jenifer Branning will serve as a Mississippi Supreme Court justice for the Central District for the next eight years after runoff election results were finalized Friday. According to the Associated Press,

Former Buchholz QB and current Mississippi State WR Creed Whittemore to enter transfer portal

Creed Whittemore, currently a receiver at Mississippi State, announced Saturday that he was entering the transfer portal, which officially opens for business on Dec. 9. On3 Sports first reported the news in a social media post, which was reposted by ...

How does the Old Mississippi River Bridge work?

This is the first in a series of stories looking into the inner workings of local organizations and explaining how government bodies and other institutions operate and benefit the citizens of Vicksburg and Warren County.

Narcotics testing lab expediting drug cases in Jackson County

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - A narcotic agent makes an arrest, seizes drug evidence, and puts the offender in jail. Historically, it could take months -- even years -- to get the evidence analyzed and ready for use in court. Now, that process has been cut down to just a matter of weeks in Jackson County.

Mississippi State vs. Pittsburgh: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Dec 4

Preview the December 4 matchup between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and Pittsburgh Panthers with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

No. 18 Pitt takes new poll position to Mississippi State

No. 18 Pitt takes new poll position to Mississippi State Pittsburgh used a game-winning 3-pointer by Zack Austin in overtime Friday at Ohio State to vault from unranked to No. 18 in this week's Associated Press Top 25.

Gospel artist dies in early morning house fire

JACKSON, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - A gospel artist died early Tuesday morning in a house fire. According to Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes, J.B. Mance, 98, a gospel artist and father of recording artist Dorothy Moore, was killed in the fire in Mississippi.

Mississippi State University veterinary team saves puppy’s legs

A 10-month-old goldendoodle puppy was able to keep both her legs thanks to the team at MSU, and a couple who drained their wedding fund to pay for her care

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