Mississippi Matrix Volleyball hosts signing day

Players put pen to paper to continue their athletic careers Over the weekend, Mississippi Matrix Volleyball hosted a signing day for their athletes. Several Matrix players put pen to paper to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level. …

Mississippi 42 bridge project in pipeline for Sumrall

Ship review: New Orleans to Memphis on Viking Mississippi

Over the course of a recent eight-day cruise from New Orleans to Memphis, through the Southern states of Louisiana and Mississippi, I was struck by the warmth and hospitality of everyone we met in every small town we visited. It’s hardly a secret that …

Men's Tennis Travels to Waco, Faces Mississippi State in Quarterfinals

SETTING THE SCENE No. 5 Stanford travels to Waco, Texas, the finals site for the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The Cardinal defeated No. 62 New Mexico (4-0) and No. 25 Pepperdine (4-0) in the regional round and No. 13 South Carolina (4-0) in the super regionals, …

Judge Declares Motion To Dismiss Garth Brooks’ Mississippi Lawsuit

A judge in Mississippi has filed a motion to dismiss Garth Brooks’ lawsuit against his former hairdresser. The suit has been deemed moot. For reference, the “Friends In Low Places” hitmaker filed a lawsuit against his former hairdresser (referred to as …

Mississippi State baseball game vs North Alabama canceled

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State baseball's final home game of the 2025 regular season has been canceled. The Bulldogs' nonconference game scheduled for May 13 against North Alabama at Dudy Noble Field is canceled, according to a program announcement …

In Mississippi’s Capital City, Indicted District Attorney Flouts Campaign Disclosure Laws

Jody Owens, the district attorney in Mississippi’s capital city who faces trial on federal corruption charges, has been fined for failing to disclose his most recent campaign fundraising and spending. But the state’s weak and much-criticized campaign …

Mississippi State baseball claims series win over rival No. 24 Ole Miss

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi State baseball continued a good run of wins capped with a rivalry series win over Ole Miss. After dropping the first contest on Friday, the Bulldogs, led by interim head coach Justin Parker, won the next two games 4-1 …

15-year-old girl among three shot in Mississippi on Mother's Day

COLDWATER, Miss. - A 15-year-old girl was one of three people shot on Mother's Day in a Mississippi town.  Coldwater, Mississippi, is about 35 minutes south of Memphis. That's where gunfire erupted Sunday afternoon.  That teen girl and an adult …

Residents dispose of hazardous waste material at Mississippi Power ‘Bring It’ event

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Over the weekend, Mississippi Power gave Gulfport residents an opportunity to remove hazardous waste at their ‘Bring It’ event. This annual Harrison County Household Hazardous Waste Collection event gives residents a safe and …