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October 26, 2022

John W. Winkle III, a longtime University of Mississippi professor and state constitution expert, dies at 75

A longtime University of Mississippi professor and expert on the state constitution died at the age of 75. He died after having a brain hemorrhage in Memphis, Tennessee.

October 24, 2022

Central US faces heavy rain, severe weather as storm system moves in

Severe weather set to impact the central U.S. Monday will bring risks of heavy rain, strong winds and isolated tornadoes from the Southern Plains to the Tennessee Valley.

October 21, 2022

Former Mississippi day care workers charged after wearing 'Scream' masks to scare children

Four Mississippi former day care center employees are facing charges after being seen on camera using "Scream"-style masks to scare children.

October 17, 2022

University of Mississippi student killed after being struck by pickup truck, another injured

A University of Mississippi student was killed after he was struck by a pickup truck. Another student was injured in the accident. Two suspects have been arrested.

October 15, 2022

Mississippi police officer killed in ‘shootout,’ suspect in custody

Greenville, Miss. is mourning the loss of Detective Myiesha Stewart, 31, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Oct. 11. Stewart leaves behind a 3-year-old son and her parents.

October 13, 2022

January 6 committee Trump subpoena could backfire, hurt DOJ's 'sedition' cases against rioters: Ex-prosecutor

The House Select Committee investigating the January 6 Capitol Riot put forth a referral to subpoena Donald Trump that is largely theatrical, a Fox News panel claimed.

October 11, 2022

Brett Favre rebukes criticism of alleged role in Mississippi welfare fraud scandal

NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre has denied knowing that funds paid to him and for a volleyball facility at the University of Southern Mississippi came from welfare funds.

October 10, 2022

Jobs available at Mississippi Gulf Coast after Rolls Royce invests millions in new Navy propeller facility

A Rolls-Royce facility has opened in Mississippi to build propellers for the Navy. They partnered with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College to create an apprenticeship program

October 4, 2022

After 40 years of enrolling men, Mississppi University for Women considers name change

Mississippi University for Women is considering to remove “women” from its name, as the college has enrolled male students for the last 40 years.

September 30, 2022

University of Mississippi Medical Center prepares to fill void when state's only burn center closes

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is preparing to enhance services to treat burn victims now that the state's only burn center is closing next month.