Stop Saying Kids Can’t Read
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Jul 21, 2026Open source
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State representatives honor Nolan Wells during special session
On Thursday July 16, members of the Mississippi House of Representatives closed out the second day of their special session with a motion of adjournment in m...
Jul 17, 2026Open source
Magnolia hospital receives first CON exemption under new Small Community Hospital Pilot Program
Beacham Memorial Hospital can now convert to acute care site, State Health Officer tells Mississippi State Board of Health.
Jul 13, 2026Open source
Marty, Linda Davidson gift aids MSU Riley Center operation, mission 1 MIN READ
A new endowment from Marty and Linda Davidson of Meridian will ensure the continued growth of art, education and community engagement at Mississippi State Un...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
A 5-4 decision upholds Mississippi law over meaning of Election Day
The Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi state law Monday that allows election officials to count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but that arr...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
3-star DB Stanley Peters commits to Arkansas football
FAYETTEVILLE -- Arkansas received the commitment of defensive back Stanley Peters on Thursday, beating out Ole Miss and Mississippi State for his pledge.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Titans and Jeffery Simmons reach massive contract extension
The Tennessee Titans and former Mississippi State star Jeffery Simmons reached a multi-year contract extension on Friday.
Jun 21, 2026Open source
Giant IUD display near Mississippi State Capitol highlights contraception access concerns
A giant inflatable IUD appeared outside the State Capitol as lawmakers and advocates gathered to mark the anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut.
Jun 11, 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
Georgia keeps its ‘foot on the gas pedal’ heading into College World Series
Georgia baseball, which begins College World Series play with a game against Texas on Saturday, aced their test against Mississippi State in the super region...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Georgia sweeps Mississippi State, punches ticket to College World Series
Daniel Jackson’s two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning was the difference as Georgia outlasted Mississippi State for an 11-9 win Sunday to sweep t...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
College baseball: Schedule for World Series 1 MIN READ
NCAA Division I Baseball Championship Athens Super Regional Game 1: Georgia 13, Mississippi State 12 Game 2: Georgia 11, Mississippi State 9, 10 inns.,...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Tired of beach bars, tourist spots? Try these 10 Mississippi Coast restaurants loved by locals.
They serve Vietnamese food, southern dishes, po-boys and more across Long Beach, Pass Christian, Gulfport, Biloxi and Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Jul 24, 2026Open source
Mississippi district attorney urges agencies investigating Nolan Wells' death to avoid public statements
The Jackson County district attorney has issued a video statement regarding the death of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells.
Jul 24, 2026Open source
Egg recall affects Louisiana due to Salmonella concerns
A recall of nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs produced in Texas is affecting Louisiana and other states due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Jul 24, 2026Open source
Mystery woman Nolan Wells' friends say he was chatting to when they left island is identified... as her sis...
Nolan Xavier Wells, 18, mysteriously disappeared during a Fourth of July party on Horn Island, of the coast of Mississippi, and his body was found washed up...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
State of Mississippi opposes Supervisor Foster’s judicial redistricting lawsuit
The State of Mississippi is opposing a lawsuit filed by Supervisor Robert Foster to overturn a majority-minority judicial subdistrict in DeSoto County claimi...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
United Way planning school supply deliveries soon 1 MIN READ
Over the last couple of weeks United Way of East Mississippi has been collecting and sorting various back to school supplies following another successful Stu...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Missing on Horn Island, funeral, autopsy: See timeline of events in Nolan Wells case
Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Mississippi native and standout football player, was found dead on Horn Island. Here’s a timeline of events leading to his disa...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Nolan Wells’ independent autopsy results in ‘undetermined’ cause and manner of death
The doctor who performed the autopsy said in the report that he couldn’t rule out foul play in the Mississippi teen’s death.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Preliminary independent autopsy results for Nolan Wells' death released
The independent autopsy results in Nolan Wells' death have been released. The 18-year-old was found dead off the Mississippi coast earlier this month.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Nolan Wells' independent autopsy says cause, manner of death 'undetermined pending investigation'
The preliminary findings from Mississippi teenager Nolan Wells' independent autopsy were announced on Wednesday as the investigation into his death continues.
Jul 22, 2026Open source
Nolan Wells' cause of death undetermined, family's autopsy shows Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead just off H...
Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead just off Horn Island in Mississippi after enjoying a day out with friends on July 4.
Jul 22, 2026Open source
Results of Nolan Wells autopsy to be released at NAACP Chicago conference
Wells, 18, disappeared after a July 4 boat trip with friends off the Mississippi coast. The results of an independent autopsy into his death is set to be rel...
Jul 22, 2026Open source
Tropical Storm Bertha drifts toward land as Hurricane Fausto forms in the eastern Pacific
The slow-moving storm is expected to unleash heavy rain on coastal areas of northern Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana as it pushes west toward Texas.
Jul 22, 2026Open source
Mississippi officials offer too much certainty in Nolan Xavier Wells’ death
Nolan Xavier Wells went with friends for a July 4 excursion in Mississippi and he never came back. Officials say no foul play is suspected, but the quick cer...
Jul 22, 2026Open source
Nolan Wells' autopsy results expected this week, Ben Crump announces
Preliminary autopsy results for a Mississippi teen who died on Horn Island over the July 4th weekend are expected to be announced this week.
Jul 22, 2026Open source
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Mississippi State is in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.
Region: Mississippi
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39762
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Tired of beach bars, tourist spots? Try these 10 Mississippi Coast restaurants loved by locals.
They serve Vietnamese food, southern dishes, po-boys and more across Long Beach, Pass Christian, Gulfport, Biloxi and Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Jul 24, 2026Open source
Mississippi district attorney urges agencies investigating Nolan Wells' death to avoid public statements
The Jackson County district attorney has issued a video statement regarding the death of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells.
Jul 24, 2026Open source
Egg recall affects Louisiana due to Salmonella concerns
A recall of nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs produced in Texas is affecting Louisiana and other states due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Jul 24, 2026Open source
Mystery woman Nolan Wells' friends say he was chatting to when they left island is identified... as her sis...
Nolan Xavier Wells, 18, mysteriously disappeared during a Fourth of July party on Horn Island, of the coast of Mississippi, and his body was found washed up...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
State of Mississippi opposes Supervisor Foster’s judicial redistricting lawsuit
The State of Mississippi is opposing a lawsuit filed by Supervisor Robert Foster to overturn a majority-minority judicial subdistrict in DeSoto County claimi...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
United Way planning school supply deliveries soon 1 MIN READ
Over the last couple of weeks United Way of East Mississippi has been collecting and sorting various back to school supplies following another successful Stu...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Missing on Horn Island, funeral, autopsy: See timeline of events in Nolan Wells case
Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Mississippi native and standout football player, was found dead on Horn Island. Here’s a timeline of events leading to his disa...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Nolan Wells’ independent autopsy results in ‘undetermined’ cause and manner of death
The doctor who performed the autopsy said in the report that he couldn’t rule out foul play in the Mississippi teen’s death.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Preliminary independent autopsy results for Nolan Wells' death released
The independent autopsy results in Nolan Wells' death have been released. The 18-year-old was found dead off the Mississippi coast earlier this month.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
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