Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy shot, in stable condition
Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy, a first-team All-SEC selection last season, was shot at a concert in Mississippi early Sunday and is in stable condition f...
May 11, 2026Open source
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Star Mizzou football player, leading SEC rusher shot at Mississippi concert
Mizzou Football player and SEC leading rusher Ahmad Hardy was shot while attending a concert in his native Mississippi over the weekend.
May 11, 2026Open source
Missouri Star Ahmad Hardy Shot and Wounded at Concert in Mississippi
The running back was an All-American for the Tigers last season.
May 11, 2026Open source
Beloved TikTok star should be on a US tour. He’s opening a Mississippi Coast restaurant instead.
Matthew Bounds, a TikTok star known by the username “Your Barefoot Neighbor,” is busy preparing for the opening of his new restaurant in Gulfport, Missis...
May 1, 2026Open source
Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after being shot at a concert
LAUREL, Miss. (AP) — Missouri star running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after being shot at a concert in Mississippi, school officials said
May 12, 2026Open source
The World Cup will be missing some star players as injuries mount before the big kickoff
Injuries to some of soccer’s biggest names are mounting ahead of the World Cup which starts in five weeks.
May 8, 2026Open source
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Nearly 100 pounds of marijuana found during Rankin County traffic stop
A search found about 96 pounds of marijuana concealed inside the SUV.
May 12, 2026Open source
Florence crash leaves beloved Rankin County bus driver paralyzed after 18-wheeler slams school bus
Rankin County bus driver critically injured after crash with 18-wheeler; housemate identifies him as longtime community figure and Santa Claus volunteer
May 12, 2026Open source
School bus, 18-wheeler collide in Rankin County
A school bus and an 18-wheeler were involved in a crash Monday on Eagle Post Road and Highway 49 South.
May 11, 2026Open source
Parents located, questioned after two children found abandoned in Rankin County
The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after two children were found abandoned Sunday evening.
May 11, 2026Open source
Two children found abandoned, sheriff’s department investigating
The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after two children were found abandoned Sunday evening.
May 11, 2026Open source
Two children found abandoned in Rankin County
The two children under the age of 5 were found in the Castlewoods Subdivision
May 11, 2026Open source
Two shot, one barricaded inside home in Rankin County
The roadway is currently blocked and motorists are advised to avoid the area and take detours, officials added.
May 8, 2026Open source
Goon Squad victims file defamation suit against Rankin County supervisor
Two victims of the Rankin County Goon Squad filed a defamation lawsuit Monday against a county supervisor who they say publicly smeared their names.
May 7, 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
Daniel Acy
Daniel Acy, age 39, of Henrietta, passed away, Thursday, May 28, 2026. He was born Tuesday, November 18, 1986 in Jackson, Mississippi to Tammy Fitzgerald Bow...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Georgia baseball makes College World Series after wild win in extra innings
UGA catcher Daniel Jackson hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning as Georgia edged Mississippi State to make the College World Series for the first time s...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Mississippi State’s season ends on 10th-inning homer as Georgia advances to College World Series
The Diamond Dawgs rallied from a five-run deficit, launched home run after home run and even grabbed the lead late — but Daniel Jackson’s two-run blast t...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
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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
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
Shrimp season shows promise despite stormy start, Mississippi DMR director says
Mississippi shrimp season has been underway for about two weeks. MDMR Executive Director General Joe Spraggins shared with WLOX how shrimpers are doing and w...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Person of the Day | Kaylee Gatlin: High-Ranking Mississippi Golfer Attends Third Tour of Underrated Golf Camp
High-school junior Kaylee Gatlin of Madison, Mississippi, learned to play golf from her father and has since placed sixth in the state for her division.
May 30, 2026Open source
UL fans remember 2014 postseason ahead of Starkville regional
It has been more than a decade since Louisiana baseball last crossed paths with Mississippi State in the NCAA Tournament, but memories of the 2014 postseason...
May 30, 2026Open source
Mississippi State opens NCAA Regional at Dudy Noble with Omaha expectations rising
For the first time since Mississippi State’s national championship run in 2021, postseason baseball will once again be played at Dudy Noble Field, as the N...
May 30, 2026Open source
Starkville Academy defeats Brookhaven Academy to win 4A, Division III baseball state championship
Starkville Academy won the 4A, Division III baseball state championship Friday night, defeating Brookhaven Academy 5-3.
May 16, 2026Open source
House Ethics chairman Guest, ranking member DeSaulnier give update on Mills investigation
Congressmen Michael Guest and Mark DeSaulnier said the House Ethics Committee is reviewing allegations that Florida Congressman Cory Mills "may have violated...
May 12, 2026Open source
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May 12, 2026Open source
Southern Miss soars into Top 10; Ole Miss, Mississippi State in Top 15 in latest baseball rankings
All three of the ranked Mississippi college baseball teams are now all back in the Top 15, according to D1 Baseball.
May 11, 2026Open source
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May 11, 2026Open source
Lightning strike destroys Tylertown home, kills dog
Walthall County EMA Director Royce McKee confirmed the fire started Wednesday evening.
May 7, 2026Open source
Tribune-Review launches highly anticipated Pittsburgh weekly print edition
Residents across the Pittsburgh region will have a new way to stay connected to their community starting this weekend. On Saturday, May 9, Trib Total Media o...
May 6, 2026Open source
Mississippi residents urged to prepare now as hurricane season nears
Gov. Tate Reeves has declared Hurricane Preparedness Week in Mississippi, urging residents to create emergency plans ahead of hurricane season starting June 1.
May 4, 2026Open source
Unlimited Dreams owner starting new channel to help kids improve literacy
Amanda Cooley, the owner of the Unlimited Dreams Christian Learning Center, is starting a read-along YouTube channel for parents who want to help their child...
May 4, 2026Open source
Nice weather for this weekend.
Saturday will start off cloudy, but skies will clear by the late morning hours, leaving us sunny for the afternoon hours.
May 2, 2026Open source
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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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