Tick risks in Mississippi: What to know this summer
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Jun 13, 2026Open source
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Miss Mississippi 2026 preliminary competition awards five winners across two nights
The second night of preliminary competition at Miss Mississippi 2026 produced three more winners after two delegates received top honors on the first night.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Heavy Rain Threat Builds for Early Next Week
Hot and humid weather will continue across Central Mississippi through the weekend.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Cypress Creek Energy secures $3.5 billion for massive solar project in Mississippi County
Cypress Creek Energy has secured $3.5 billion in financing for the Steel River Energy Center, one of the largest solar and battery storage projects in the Un...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Florida's Haugh chooses friends, siblings and another title chase over NBA life
Florida forward Thomas Haugh, left, dribbles past Mississippi guard Travis Perry during an SEC game on Feb. 21 in Oxford, Miss.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Sheriff Thomas Tuggle awarded Hometown Hero Award from U.S. Attorney’s Office
Sheriff Tuggle was named the Hometown Hero of Mississippi’s Northern District by U.S. Attorney Scott Leary. The award, a part of the greater Freedom 250 ce...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
MDOT announces project updates for central Mississippi
Commissioner Willie Simmons, Chairman of the Mississippi Transportation Commission, has announced updates to several Mississippi Department of Transportation...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
PJP II shortstop Rodriguez reflects on his breakout season for the Ragin' Cajuns
A year ago, recent Pope John Paul II graduate Blaze Rodriguez was headed to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College to pursue his baseball dream.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Mother of 2-year-old found in suitcase given 14 years for punching girl in the stomach
A Baton Rouge judge gave Lanaya Brittany Cardwell, 28, a 14-year prison sentence for her role in the death of her 2-year-old daughter, found dead in a suitca...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Bridge maintenance sparks fire on Mississippi River, destroys boats
Four boats sit severely damaged after a late-night fire on the Mississippi River on Tuesday.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Second annual Mississippi County Spelling Bee set for Saturday at The Ritz
The second annual Mississippi County Spelling Bee kicks off Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Ritz in Blytheville.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Hernando awarded $5.7 million from MDOT for I-55/Commerce Street exit engineering
After decades of lobbying, pleading, and publicly begging state lawmakers and Mississippi Department of Transportation officials for money to widen the I-55/...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Civil War veteran once built castle out of scraps from the Mississippi Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small riv...
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Two brothers charged in Covington County deputy shooting denied bond
The two teen brothers arrested in connection with the shooting of a Covington County deputy appeared in court on Wednesday.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Bridge maintenance sparks fire on Mississippi River, destroys boats
Four boats sit severely damaged after a late-night fire on the Mississippi River on Tuesday.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
East Mississippi Sentinel Landscape receives federal designation
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson has announced that the East Mississippi Sentinel Landscape (EMSL) has officially been selected for designation...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
State Games of Mississippi opens with celebration, competition
Thousands of athletes from across the state converged on Meridian over the weekend as the 2026 State Games of Mississippi officially got underway with a fe...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Joey Volchko’s workhorse mindset continues to fuel Georgia’s pitching staff
Georgia baseball's Joey Volchko is 10-2 with a 4.07 ERA. His start against Mississippi State in the super regionals was rough, but he persevered to make it t...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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Algoma is in Pontotoc County, Mississippi.
Region: Mississippi
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Tick risks in Mississippi: What to know this summer
Outdoor enthusiasts heading to ball fields, trails and golf courses should remember to do tick checks when they get home.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Miss Mississippi 2026 preliminary competition awards five winners across two nights
The second night of preliminary competition at Miss Mississippi 2026 produced three more winners after two delegates received top honors on the first night.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Heavy Rain Threat Builds for Early Next Week
Hot and humid weather will continue across Central Mississippi through the weekend.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Cypress Creek Energy secures $3.5 billion for massive solar project in Mississippi County
Cypress Creek Energy has secured $3.5 billion in financing for the Steel River Energy Center, one of the largest solar and battery storage projects in the Un...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Florida's Haugh chooses friends, siblings and another title chase over NBA life
Florida forward Thomas Haugh, left, dribbles past Mississippi guard Travis Perry during an SEC game on Feb. 21 in Oxford, Miss.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Sheriff Thomas Tuggle awarded Hometown Hero Award from U.S. Attorney’s Office
Sheriff Tuggle was named the Hometown Hero of Mississippi’s Northern District by U.S. Attorney Scott Leary. The award, a part of the greater Freedom 250 ce...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
MDOT announces project updates for central Mississippi
Commissioner Willie Simmons, Chairman of the Mississippi Transportation Commission, has announced updates to several Mississippi Department of Transportation...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
PJP II shortstop Rodriguez reflects on his breakout season for the Ragin' Cajuns
A year ago, recent Pope John Paul II graduate Blaze Rodriguez was headed to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College to pursue his baseball dream.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Mother of 2-year-old found in suitcase given 14 years for punching girl in the stomach
A Baton Rouge judge gave Lanaya Brittany Cardwell, 28, a 14-year prison sentence for her role in the death of her 2-year-old daughter, found dead in a suitca...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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