Mississippi News Report — Oct 22: Trump Rally, Wiley Case, Kratom
Mississippi News Report — Evening Edition, Thursday, October 22, 2026. The biggest stories from across the Mississippi News Group network tonight: a Trump rally is confirmed for Corinth, new developments in the Kohen Wiley case in Senatobia, lawmakers weigh tougher kratom restrictions after Ole Miss student deaths, burn bans cover 47 Mississippi counties, and honors for two North Mississippi firefighters.
Top Stories
Trump rally in Corinth confirmed for Oct. 26; RSVP required
The RNC confirms a Trump rally in Corinth on Oct. 26 at Crossroads Arena. Doors open at 2:30 p.m., Trump speaks at 6, and an RSVP is required. Read the full story on Alcorn County News.
Expert analysis: Senatobia officer put himself in harm’s way before fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley
A Mississippi Today investigation by Sarah Whites-Koditschek and Mukta Joshi presents expert analysis of how the Senatobia officer put himself in harm’s way before fatally shooting 1-year-old Kohen Wiley. Read the full story on DeSoto County News.
Family of toddler fatally shot by Senatobia police shown unredacted footage in private screening
A Mississippi Today report by Mukta Joshi says Mississippi officials showed the family of the toddler fatally shot by Senatobia police unredacted footage in a private screening. Read the full story on DeSoto County News.
After Ole Miss student deaths, lawmakers eye tougher restrictions on kratom
A Mississippi Today report by Candice Wilder says Mississippi lawmakers are eyeing tougher restrictions on kratom after Ole Miss student deaths. Read the full story on DeSoto County News.
Regional News
MEMA: 47 Mississippi counties under active burn bans
MEMA says 47 Mississippi counties are under active burn bans and warns that red counties allow no outdoor burning of any kind, with more counties able to be added at any time. Read the full story on Alcorn County News.
Exchange Club of Oxford names Josh Davies and Charlmers Jarvis Firefighters of the Year
The Exchange Club of Oxford recognized Josh Davies of the Lafayette County Fire Department and Charlmers Jarvis of the Oxford Fire Department with Firefighter of the Year awards. Read the full story on Oxford MS News.
Sports
Ole Miss alumni Kris Mangum, Seth Smith named to Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame 2027 class
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2027 class, including former Ole Miss athletes Kris Mangum and Seth Smith. Read the full story on Mississippi Sports.
Delta State football hosts No. 25 West Alabama for homecoming
Delta State University welcomes No. 25 West Alabama for their homecoming game and conference opener this weekend in Cleveland. Read the full story on Mississippi Sports.
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