Good evening, Mississippi. Here’s your statewide news roundup for Friday, October 23, 2026 — the day’s biggest stories from across the Mississippi News Group network.
Top Stories
Immigrants in ICE detention have no due process rights under the U.S. Constitution, a federal appeals court says. Reported by Bobbi-Jeanne Misick and Mukta Joshi and originally published by Mississippi Today, the ruling carries major implications for immigrants held in detention. Read the full story.
Myrtle ends Bruce’s unbeaten run with a 38–27 win. Myrtle handed Bruce its first football loss Thursday night, scoring 16 points in the fourth quarter to finish a 38–27 home victory. Read the full story.
Rod Davis inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2027. The former Southern Miss linebacker was honored Thursday as part of the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2027. Read the full story.
Around Mississippi
Hwy 78 near Craft Road reopens after motor vehicle accident. The roadway is open again with traffic flowing normally in all directions, according to the City of Olive Branch. Read the full story.
MDWFP explains how draw-hunt bonus points work. Mississippi hunters who miss a draw hunt earn bonus points that can improve their odds next time — and each species and hunt type keeps separate points. Read the full story.
Oxford celebrates Homecoming Week. The Oxford School District highlighted Homecoming Week and said the Chargers are back home under the Friday night lights. Read the full story.
Sports
Ole Miss men’s basketball to host UAB in an exhibition game. The Rebels will play UAB on Oct. 27, with free admission and a radio broadcast. Read the full story.
Games to watch Friday night: Booneville, Warren Central and Brookhaven face region tests. Each team is 7–0, but their Friday opponents have yet to lose a region game either. Read the full story.
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Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
