Mississippi News Report — Sunday, Nov 8: Ballot Deadline, MSU Record
Georgia routed Ole Miss 42-7 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Saturday, ending the Rebels’ 16-game home winning streak, in a busy Mississippi sports weekend that also saw conference titles for Northwest, Belhaven and William Carey. Around the state, DeSoto County voters who cast affidavit ballots have until 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 to resolve them, with free rides to the courthouse on offer, and Mississippi State’s women set a scoring record under coach Sam Purcell. Here is the Mississippi News Report for Sunday, November 8, 2026.
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Georgia routs Ole Miss as Northwest, Belhaven and William Carey win titles
Georgia routed Ole Miss, and Northwest, Belhaven and William Carey won conference championships in a busy Mississippi sports weekend. The Bulldogs’ 42-7 win at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium ended the Rebels’ 16-game home winning streak.
DeSoto Affidavit Ballot Deadline Tuesday; Free Rides Offered
The DeSoto affidavit ballot deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, for voters who lacked photo ID. VoteRides will offer free rides to the courthouse for voters who need to resolve their ballot.
Mississippi State routs UT Martin 114-68 for Purcell-era scoring record
Mississippi State set a scoring record during Sam Purcell’s tenure with a 114-68 women’s basketball victory over UT Martin on Sunday evening. Favour Nwaedozi led the Bulldogs with 21 points and 14 rebounds, while Reese Beaty recorded her first career double-double.
Around Mississippi
DeSoto County Weather: Veterans Day Warmup, Then Cold Front
DeSoto County weather warms into the low 70s by Veterans Day, then a midweek cold front brings a few showers and a chilly playoff Friday night.
Alcorn County roundup, Nov. 8, 2026: Frost forecast for Corinth; Nutcracker Trail lists 47 stops
The National Weather Service in Memphis forecasts early morning frost for Corinth on Monday, Nov. 9, with lows in the 30s Sunday and Monday and another cooldown late in the week. The Corinth Nutcracker Trail lists 47 stops downtown and around town, and visitors can vote for a favorite display for a chance at a local restaurant gift card. The city of Farmington has also opened registration for its Dec. 7 Christmas parade.
Olive Branch Police K-9 Graduation Adds Officer and K-9 Tony
Olive Branch Police K-9 graduation sends Officer Jared Lancaster and K-9 Tony into service, along with the department’s newest class of handlers and dogs.
Sports
Millsaps Opens Season With Two Wins at Rhodes Classic
Millsaps opened its men’s basketball season with a pair of victories at the Rhodes College Classic in Memphis, beating Eureka 76-48 on Saturday and Austin College 69-47 on Sunday. Jaxon Toney led the Majors with 10 points and seven rebounds against Eureka, then posted 13 points and 15 rebounds against Austin.
NEMCC Lady Tigers Win Third Straight, Beat Chattanooga State
The NEMCC Lady Tigers beat Chattanooga State 56-48 in Booneville for a third straight win as Lauren Norwood scored 22 points. Northeast is now 3-1 on the season.
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