Mississippi News Report — Sat, Oct 3: Tide Routs MSU, Rail Scare
Here is the Saturday evening roundup of the biggest stories from across Mississippi, gathered from the Mississippi News Group network for Oct. 3, 2026.
Top Stories
Crimson Tide makes short work of previously unbeaten Bulldogs
Alabama routed Mississippi State on Saturday, ending the Bulldogs’ unbeaten run with quarterback Kamario Taylor playing hurt. Rick Cleveland’s report via Mississippi Today recaps the Crimson Tide’s win.
Suspect detained after SUV blocks railroad tracks in Rankin County
A suspect was detained Saturday after an SUV blocked railroad tracks in Rankin County, the latest entry in a busy Saturday of news across the state.
Alcorn County roundup: Arrest in Corinth shooting; anniversary concert canceled
Today’s Alcorn County roundup covers an arrest in the Corinth shooting case and a canceled anniversary concert.
Crash involving 18-wheeler closes lane on I-55 North in Hinds County
A crash involving an 18-wheeler and a passenger vehicle closed one northbound lane of I-55 in Hinds County.
Regional
Coast flood watch, disaster deadline and Sunday I-55 closure
Saturday’s morning briefing covers a coastal flood watch, an approaching disaster-assistance deadline, and a planned Sunday I-55 closure.
DeSoto County drought deepens as dry, sunny week arrives
Severe drought now covers 92% of DeSoto County, and the National Weather Service forecasts a dry, sunny week ahead.
Sports
NEMCC football loses 28-27 thriller at East Mississippi
Northeast Mississippi Community College football dropped a 28-27 thriller on the road at East Mississippi on Saturday.
Ole Miss volleyball hosts Vanderbilt in SEC match
Ole Miss volleyball looks to extend its winning streak in SEC play as the Rebels host Vanderbilt on Sunday.
