Tear gas used as hundreds protest police shooting of toddler in Senatobia
Law enforcement dispersed a crowd with tear gas Tuesday in Senatobia, Mississippi, after a police shooting that killed a 1-year-old boy in a Walmart parking lot.
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Mississippi Names Eight New Military Star Schools for 2026-28
Eight Mississippi public schools have been designated as Military Star Schools for 2026-28, recognizing their support for military families and children of service members.
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Lebby’s offensive track record fuels optimism for Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor
Analysts say Jeff Lebby’s history of producing high quarterback numbers suggests a promising season for Mississippi State’s first-year starter Kamario Taylor, after a statistical breakdown and projections by Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone.
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Trump heads to G7 summit amid Iran deal announcement
President Donald Trump is traveling to France for the G7 summit after announcing an agreement he says will end the U.S. conflict with Iran. The deal’s details remain undisclosed.
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Independent Ty Pinkins leaves Democrats, runs again for U.S. Senate in Mississippi
Army veteran and attorney Ty Pinkins said he left the Mississippi Democratic Party in July 2025 and is mounting a second bid for the U.S. Senate as an independent, arguing both parties have failed voters.
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Gov. Reeves appoints Sabrina Howell to 3rd Chancery District bench
Governor Tate Reeves has appointed Sabrina Howell as a new judge for Mississippi’s 3rd Chancery District, filling the seat left vacant by the upcoming retirement of Senior Chancellor Percy Lynchard Jr.
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Barney Schoby, Adams County civil rights leader and former lawmaker, dies at 87
Barney Schoby, the first Black member of the Adams County Board of Supervisors and a longtime state representative, died Tuesday at his home in Natchez, his widow said. He was 87.
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Child dead, adult critically wounded after police shootout outside Mississippi Walmart
A police shooting outside a Walmart in north Mississippi has left a 1-year-old boy dead and an adult critically injured, prompting an investigation by state authorities.
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Starkville Derby Celebrates Largest Wiener Dog Race in the World
The annual Starkville Derby drew thousands to the Mississippi State University campus for a record-breaking wiener dog race event that benefits local animal shelters.
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4 injured in shooting at Holmes County apartment complex
Four people were wounded in a June 14 shooting at Leawood Apartments, Holmes County Sheriff Willie March said. Deputies are investigating and the victims were taken to a local hospital by private vehicles, March said.
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