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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

2024 Mississippi oyster season set to reopen December 9

GULF COAST, Miss. (WLOX) - The 2024 Mississippi oyster season will reopen for the harvest of oysters beginning at sunrise on December 9. The approved and conditionally approved areas include:

Rams claim CB Emmanuel Forbes Jr. off waivers from Commanders

The Rams have made an addition to their secondary, claiming former Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. off waivers.

Mizzou loses 2025 commitment from 5-star OT out of Texas

Lamont Rogers, an offensive lineman out of Texas, took to social media on Monday to announce he is no longer committed to play for the Tigers. Mizzou is down to 16 verbal commitments for a 2025 class that ranks No. 19 nationally on the 247Sports Composite.

Jury selection begins in trial for Sheldon Herrington accused of murdering Jimmie Jay Lee

Jury selection started Monday in the trial of Sheldon Herrington Jr, a man accused of murdering Ole Miss student Jimmie "Jay" Lee.

Lane Kiffin is pushing Ole Miss for College Football Playoff bracket, and he's got a case

Lane Kiffin works the spin room, furiously trying to position Ole Miss for a CFP bracket bid. It's a tough road, but he's got a case.

Rams Claim Emmanuel Forbes Jr. on Waivers; 2023 1st Round Pick Was Cut by Commanders

The Los Angeles Rams are taking a chance on a high-upside player who didn't live up to early expectations in his first stop with the Washington

Mississippi man, woman accused of transporting minor to Pa. to make child porn

WILLIAMSPORT — A man and woman from Mississippi are accused of transporting a minor from that state to Tioga County to produce child pornography. An indictment unsealed Wednesday in U.S. Middle District Court accuses Craig Coins Jr. 30, and Aubreanna Odendahl, 26, of conspiracy to sex traffic a minor and other offenses.

Is Kenner's Rivertown making a comeback? New businesses, marathon kick start the area

More than 800 people are expected to pack the brick-lined streets and homey shops of Rivertown next month for Kenner's first ever Ole Man River Half Marathon.

2024 MHSAA Football State Championships to air on WDAM 7 Bounce

Heidelberg, Poplarville and Hattiesburg high schools are set to compete for state titles during the 2024 Blue Cros Blue Shield Gridiron Classic on Dec. 5-7. WDAM 7 will air the games on Bounce TV on all three days. Check below to see the channel number listings that include the channel:

Grenada country musician wins big award

GRENADA, Miss. (WTVA) — Mississippi has a long history in country music, and a Grenada County man is now in the history books. Charlie Worsham won Musician of the Year at the 2024 CMA Awards on Nov. 20.

Stealth Destroyer to be Home for 1st Hypersonic Weapon on a US Warship

Hypersonic weapons travel beyond Mach 5, five times the speed of sound, with added maneuverability making them harder to shoot down.

New pilot insurance model could help disasters along the Mississippi River

Mayors along the Mississippi River have watched for years as intensifying rain storms and flooding wreak havoc on their communities. So this fall, the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative (MRCTI) announced a new insurance pilot,

V105.5 Caroling Contest around corner

The V105.5 Caroling Contest has become a Vicksburg tradition. The first event was held in 2005, and competitors are still lining up to sing for their share of the $10,000 in cash that is distributed to division winners.

Tate leads Mississippi Valley State against UCSB after 23-point performance

BOTTOM LINE: Mississippi Valley State visits UCSB after Arthur Tate scored 23 points in Mississippi Valley State's 94-48 loss to the Utah Utes. The Gauchos are 3-1 in home games. UCSB is second in the Big West at limiting opponent scoring, giving up 62.5 points while holding opponents to 36.7% shooting.

South Florida faces Mississippi State

South Florida scores 63.6 points, 18.6 more per game than the 45.0 Mississippi State gives up. Mississippi State has shot at a 47.3% clip from the field this season, 7.5 percentage points higher than the 39.8% shooting opponents of South Florida have averaged.

Mississippi State vs Mississippi Player Props & Best Bets: Dart Shines in Home Farewell

Doug Farmer's Mississippi State vs Mississippi player prop picks put the shine on Jaxson Dart's odds and Davon Booth's odds.

Where to watch Ole Miss vs Mississippi State football streaming free today; 2024 Egg Bowl TV channel, spread, game odds

Fierce in-state rivals clash this holiday weekend as No. 14 Ole Miss takes on Mississippi State in the 121st iteration of the Egg Bowl.

No. 12 Purdue basketball vs No. 24 Mississippi start time, TV, starting lineups

Purdue basketball has a chance to win a holiday week tournament when it plays Ole Miss on Friday in San Diego.

Mississippi Legislature will consider Youth Court reform

Mississippi has a hodgepodge Youth Court system that differs from county to county. Lawmakers say they want to change that.

Mississippi State vs Mississippi Prediction and Picks for College Football Week 14

Meanwhile, Mississippi State can’t stop anyone and has only one FBS win this season against UMass. That said, despite not having a conference win to speak of, the Bulldogs have played better in SEC play and are 5-2 against the spread — including 4-0 ATS when getting 21 points or more.

Slow down: Troopers are on the road looking for speeders

Troopers say they're making sure drivers are wearing their seatbelts, driving under the speed limit, and not drunk driving. "We're looking for impaired drivers, speeders. We're also looking for drivers that are stranded on the highway because we want everyone to be home for the holidays," said Trooper Mayfield.

Supreme Court race remains too close to call, final result could hinge on absentee and affidavit ballots

Taylor Vance, Mississippi Today The Mississippi Supreme Court runoff election between incumbent Justice Jim Kitchens and state Sen. Jenifer Branning remained too close to call Tuesday night, with political prognosticators signaling a careful counting of ballots that could take days.

Hunting: What will duck season look like in Mississippi and why everyone should care

Duck numbers in the US are important to hunters, but keeping their numbers up through habitat conservation affects everyone.

Possible spending cuts to CDC, HHS could impact MS Dept. of Health programs. Read how

GOP spending cuts in 2025, Trump's picks for nation's top health offices, could have a negative impact in Mississippi.

Lonely road: The counties in Tennessee where people drive to work alone the most

About 7 in 10 Americans drive alone to work. That marks a new standard for the U.S. in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused drive-alone commutes to drop as remote work became more widespread.

BYU jumps out early, cruises past Mississippi Valley State 87-43 to move to 5-0

Fousseyni Traore scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and BYU had five players with double-figure scoring in its 87-43 rout over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday night.

Eli Drinkwitz had savage trash talk for Mississippi State

Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz talked some serious trash at the end of his team's blowout win over Mississippi State on Saturday night. Missouri was

How enrollment of students with disabilities compares in Mississippi

When you’re a kid, school seems inevitable, but for school-aged children with disabilities, that wasn’t always a guarantee. For decades, many states legally refused to educate children

Mississippi Hero Mom Rescues 2 Sick Puppies After Witnessing Them Thrown From a Car

Nearly 3 million people have seen her original video so far, and it's safe to say that these puppies have an entire fan club cheering for them now. It's difficult to see how dirty they were and to hear the sadness in Jackolynn's voice, but every ounce of effort is worth it to see the babies healthy, safe, and warm.

Florida shows it can finish with another second-half closeout and a makeshift dunk contest

Florida held Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin’s high-scoring offense to three points in the second half. The Rebels turned the ball over twice — interceptions by Bryce Thornton on the final two drives — punted twice and got stuffed on another fourth-down run.

Caleb Grill (7 splashed 3-pointers) stays hot in Mizzou basketball's romp over Pacific

Powered by another splendid shooting night from returner Caleb Grill and new South Carolina transfer center Josh Gray’s best performance yet in his new Missouri uniform, Dennis Gates’ Tigers dismissed West Coast Conference’s Pacific 91-56 on Friday night at Mizzou Arena.

Pack the Pickup event collects almost 10,000 lbs of food for local pantries

Eight pickups were packed full of non-perishable food items during Friday's Pack the Pickup event at the Tupelo Furniture Market.

Teacher no longer employed after mistakenly feeding students dog treats, school officials say

A teacher in Mississippi is no longer employed after giving students what she thought was beef jerky but was actually beef treats for dogs.

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.

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