The 33 greatest road trip movies
From the profane to the profound, here are the 33 greatest road trip movies ever made.
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.
South Carolina Win vs. Mizzou Thrills CFB Fans amid Rocket Sanders, Luther Burden TDs
South Carolina's 34-30 win over Missouri came down to a wild last few minutes on Saturday night. The Gamecocks led by 15 points at the half, but a
Florida A&M home winning streak ends against winless Mississippi Valley State
Florida A&M's home-winning streak comes to an end as Mississippi Valley State scores their first win in history against the Rattlers.
First Alert: Heavy, flooding rainfall possible by midweek
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WLOX) - The WLOX First Alert Weather Team is watching the potential for heavy, flooding rainfall this upcoming week. Tropical moisture from the remnants of Sara and a cold front will likely bring widespread rain by Tuesday morning.
FERGUSON: The recliner blues
As I write this, it is early Saturday evening in Paris, Mississippi. It is raining, and the daylight is slowly fading away. To say I am relaxed and comfortable is quite an understatement. There are no chores to be done,
Mississippi football roundup: JSU clinches division title; Valley gets first win; USM blown out
Get caught up on all of Saturday's college football games around the Magnolia State with the Mississippi roundup.
Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Utah Utes square off
BOTTOM LINE: Mississippi State faces Utah in Southaven, Mississippi. Mississippi State went 21-14 overall with an 11-3 record against non-conference opponents in the 2023-24 season. The Bulldogs averaged 74.1 points per game while allowing opponents to score 69.1 last season.
This week in politics: Reeves uses budget meeting to urge on tax reform
A new MS budget estimate has been set, and Gov. Reeves used the meeting to advocate for tax reform. Plus, other political updates
USM Celebrates Achievements in Scholarship, Creativity at Annual Research Day
The gathering brought all USM campuses together for a day-long event. Presentations and interactive activities allowed attendees to dive deeper into concepts not familiar to one’s own area of study and come together for the love of science and community. Research showcase awards were presented at the end of the day.
60 newly-planted trees vandalized in St. Paul, causing $40K in damage
The St. Paul Parks and Recreation department says some of the trees were thrown into the river. In all, the vandalism caused nearly $40,000 in damages.
Memorial service held for MVSU football player killed in crash
A Mississippi Valley State University football player was remembered Thursday during a memorial service on the campus in Itta Bena.
No. 6 Tennessee faces No. 11 Georgia in a de facto playoff game between the hedges
No. 11 Georgia hosts sixth-ranked Tennessee in what is essentially a playoff game. Especially for the Bulldogs, who have no room for error after a loss to Ole Miss knocked them out of the College Football Playoff’s provisional 12-team field.
What are some of Mississippi’s iconic animals?
Mississippi is known for many things, including the unique ecosystem of animals that walk, fly and swim across the state. Though some animals may seem commonplace, they
Annual Army ROTC Egg Bowl Run set for Nov. 24
STARKVILLE, Miss.—An Egg Bowl tradition continues Sunday [Nov. 24] when Mississippi State University and University of Mississippi Army ROTC cadets partner for the 12th annual Egg Bowl Run.
Penn State is at No. 4 in College Football Playoff rankings, seeded to face Mississippi
The Nittany Lions (8-1) were projected as the sixth seed in the 12-team playoff and would play 11th-seeded Mississippi in the first round Dec. 20 or 21 at Beaver Stadium in a rematch of last year’s Peach Bowl. In the initial rankings last week ...
Mississippi Valley State visits Missouri following Grill's 33-point game
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (1-1) at Missouri Tigers (2-1) Columbia, Missouri; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Missouri hosts Mississippi Valley State after Caleb Grill scored 33 points in Missouri's 84-77 victory over the Eastern Washington ...
What the election means for reproductive health in the South
The 2024 election was perhaps the biggest referendum on abortion rights since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and the results are a mixed bag, including for those living in the South.
South Mississippi restaurants preparing for Thanksgiving Day dinner service
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - The White House Hotel in Biloxi is stepping up to the plate and serving those who are opting out of the kitchen on Thanksgiving Day. “There are quite a few of our restaurants that offer something on Thanksgiving,” Tessy Lambert ...
Humor on the highway: MDOT holds holiday-themed safety message contest
With Christmas around the corner, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is hosting a contest for people to come up with funny and quirky holiday messages for MDOT Executive Director Brad White says the signs remind people of the importance of safe driving.
Magnolia Wildcats win conference title in first year of existence
The Magnolia Wildcats, a home school team whose roster includes players from Vicksburg, won the Mid-South Christian Football League title
Delta flight from Atlanta diverted to Mississippi over ‘reported odor’ on board
There were 150 passengers on board in addition to six crew members, Delta said in a statement to Channel 2 Action News.
Garth Brooks wants to move his sexual assault case to federal court. How that could help the singer.
That same day, Brooks' lawyers asked U.S. District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald to dismiss his accuser's claims and direct her to refile them in Mississippi federal court — where Brooks preemptively sued the woman and claimed she was blackmailing him ...
Mississippi native Deon Jones sent home on 'The Voice'
This article originally appeared on Hattiesburg American: Mississippi native Deon Jones sent home on 'The Voice'
Florida lands 2025 commitment from highly-touted kicker, former Arkansas pledge
It won’t do much to move the needle, but Florida has a 12th commitment. Evan Noel, a kicker from Mississippi, took to social media to announce Monday that he has flipped his commitment from Arkansas to Florida. Noel is ranked the No. 2 kicker in the ...
Hattiesburg to honor service members with annual Veterans Day parade, ceremony
At 11 a.m., Hattiesburg officials will begin the Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. The ceremony will honor all veterans present and present the 2024 Veteran of the Year, Retired Lt. Col. Rickey Thomas Hosey.
Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation Awards $40,000 Grant to Support Children’s Center at Southern Miss
For the fifth consecutive year, the (LPRVF) in Picayune, Mississippi, has awarded a $40,000 grant to The Children’s Center for Communication and Development at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM).
Ole Miss Fined for Field-Storming vs. Georgia; LSU Fined After Fans Throw Debris
Two SEC schools were fined by the conference after incidents that occurred over the weekend. The SEC announced Monday that LSU will pay a $250,000 fine
Whitehouse’s McCoy leads team in tackles, Vols get win
Former Whitehouse Wildcat Jermod McCoy led the Tennessee Volunteers in tackles as the Vols knocked off Mississippi State 33-14 Saturday.
Mothers’ Milk Bank of Mississippi faces funding crisis
When babies are born early, or with health complications, in the NICU, they often rely on pasteurized donor human milk.
DOJ lawsuit: Mississippi Senate paid Black attorney half what white colleagues made
Metcalfe's salary remained $40,000 to $60,000 less than her lowest-paid white colleague during her years on the job, the lawsuit said.
MSU soccer is No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) — Mississippi State soccer is one of four No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament. The NCAA announced the field for the postseason tournament on Monday afternoon, Nov. 11.
Garth Brooks Seeks to Dismiss Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Garth Brooks wants a judge to dismiss the sexual assault lawsuit filed against him citing his "duplicative" defamation lawsuit against his accuser
CNN asked how people felt about the outcome of the 2024 election; here’s what they said
I believe that the next 4 years will be better than the last 4 years.” – Berny in Ocean Springs, Mississippi “As an Army veteran I have always given what Trump has said and done with utmost thoughts. … I’m excited to have DJT back in office!!
Where Ole Miss football ranks in first College Football Playoff poll: See full list
The Bulldogs debuted at No. 3 in the CFP rankings. Ole Miss will play at Florida and host Mississippi State to end the regular season. A CFP selection committee determines will determine the 12-team playoff field. There are five bids reserved for the five ...
MSU’s Lawrence elected to vice chair of council for USAID-funded Feed the Future Innovation Labs
Lawrence, a William L. Giles Distinguished Professor in MSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine and director of MSU’s Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development, will serve a one-year term as vice chair of the Innovation Lab Council, followed by a one-year term as chair.