Carey’s Halford becomes winningest college baseball coach in Mississippi

From William Carey University Sports Information Department JACKSON, Tenn. (WDAM) - One baseball legend supplanted another legend Thursday night. William Carey University baseball coach Bobby Halford passed former Mississippi State University baseball …

World News | Mississippi Sets an Execution Date for a Man Who's Been on Death Row Since 1976

Jackson (US), May 2 (AP) Mississippi's longest-serving death row inmate is set to be executed on June 25, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday. Richard Gerald Jordan, 78, who was sentenced to death in 1976 for kidnapping and killing a woman, has …

Clarksdale, Mississippi, Inspired ‘Sinners,’ Now Residents Petition For A Screening In A Town With No Open Theater

Clarksdale, Mississippi, inspired Ryan Coogler's "Sinners," but has no way of watching the box office smash due to having no open theater. They're hoping a screening will change that. A local from Clarksdale, Mississippi, has launched a …

Mississippi governor highlights new energy initiative

Natchez is experiencing flooding from high Mississippi River Levels, National Weather Service says

NATCHEZ, Ms. (KNOE) - Natchez is experiencing flooding due to high levels on the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River is at 55.50 ft as of 7 a.m. May 1. The National Weather Service in Jackson says the flood stage is 48 feet. It was at 55.78 feet on …

Mississippi sets an execution date for a man who’s been on death row since 1976

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s longest-serving death row inmate is set to be executed on June 25, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday. Richard Gerald Jordan, 78, who was sentenced to death in 1976 for kidnapping and killing a woman, has filed …

Mental Health Association of South Mississippi holds awareness breakfast

D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXXV)- Scarlet Pearl Casino hosted an event today at its steak and seafood restaurant. The Mental Health Awareness Breakfast was hosted by the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi. The gathering emphasized the importance of …

2026 QB Brodie McWhorter commits to Mississippi State

Kingston (Ga.) Cass three-star quarterback Brodie McWhorter has committed to Mississippi State, choosing the Bulldogs over finalists Indiana and Colorado. The former West Virginia commit announced a top seven in February and told On3 that he was eyeing a …

Barges strike Old Mississippi River Bridge; 1 sinks

Barges strike Old Mississippi River Bridge; 1 sinks Published 5:35 pm Thursday, May 1, 2025 Two barges struck the old Mississippi River Bridge Thursday afternoon. According to Herman Smith of the Vicksburg Bridge Commission of Warren County, a boat pushing …

Charlotte DL transfer Colin Coates signs with Mississippi State, Jeff Lebby

Charlotte transfer defensive lineman Colin Coates has signed paperwork to transfer to Mississippi State, according to On3’s Pete Nakos. Coates will have two years of eligibility remaining. Coates is the Bulldogs’ first defensive commitment during the …