Mississippi News Report — Saturday, Sep 26: Teen Shot; Book Fest
Here’s the evening Mississippi News Report for Saturday, September 26, 2026 — the biggest headlines from across the Mississippi News Group network. A 16-year-old’s death after a Friday-night shooting leads the day, alongside the Mississippi Book Festival in Jackson, Tupelo’s Elvis Homecoming celebration, and Friday night football scores.
Top Stories
- 16-year-old Henry Trisby III dies after being shot Friday night — Henry Trisby III, 16, died after being shot Friday night, with sympathy expressed for his family and community.
- Mississippi Book Festival draws thousands to Jackson to celebrate the written word — Thousands of book lovers swarmed the state Capitol grounds and Galloway United Methodist Church in Jackson for the festival’s 11th year, meeting authors and celebrating Mississippi’s literary tradition.
- Tupelo prepares for Elvis Homecoming celebration tonight — Tupelo is gearing up for the Elvis Homecoming event at Fairpark tonight, commemorating 70 years since Elvis Presley returned to his hometown in 1956.
Community & Weather
- Oxford community participates in 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb — The Oxford community sponsored and took part in a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb honoring those lost and the first responders who served.
- Biloxi police monitor attendees at Banana Ball game — Biloxi police are watching over attendees at tonight’s Banana Ball game at Keesler Federal Park.
- Alcorn County drought turns severe as burn bans ring area — About 86 percent of Alcorn County is now in severe drought for the first time this season, as dry weather and burn bans grip the area.
Sports
- DeSoto County Football Scores: Lake Cormorant stays unbeaten — Lake Cormorant shut out Southaven to stay unbeaten, while Center Hill topped Lewisburg and Hernando won big in Friday night’s games.
- Sadie McAda scores 22 as Southern Miss volleyball beats Louisiana Tech — Sadie McAda led Southern Miss with 22 kills in a 3-1 victory over Louisiana Tech, completing a weekend sweep in Ruston, La.
