Good morning, Mississippi. The Thursday, October 22 edition of the Mississippi News Report brings you the biggest headlines from across the Mississippi News Group network — the death of a Mississippi Highway Patrol trooper, a national coaching honor for Ole Miss’s Pete Golding, elevated fire danger in DeSoto County, and the world premiere of a Bobby Rush musical in Jackson.
Top Stories
Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper Landon Murphy has died. The Olive Branch Police Department expressed condolences to the family, friends and fellow troopers of Trooper Murphy following his passing. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety also said it was mourning the death of a trooper and offered condolences to the trooper’s family, friends and fellow officers. Read the full story on DeSoto County News and related coverage on Oxford MS News.
Olive Branch Fire Department reports elevated fire danger Wednesday. Low relative humidity and dry fuels are expected to lead to elevated fire danger on Wednesday, according to the Olive Branch Fire Department. Read more on DeSoto County News.
New Stage Theatre in Jackson hosts world premiere of Bobby Rush musical. Mississippi blues legend Bobby Rush is the subject of a new world-premiere musical at New Stage Theatre in Jackson. Read more on DeSoto County News.
Around Mississippi
Olive Branch opens new Public Works Facility. The 27,000-square-foot facility adds administrative and warehouse space, parking and equipment capacity for the Public Works Department. Read more on DeSoto County News.
Sports
Ole Miss coach Pete Golding named to watch list for Bryant Award. Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding has been named to the watch list for the 2026 Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant National Coach of the Year Award, officials announced Wednesday. Read more on Sports Mississippi.
No. 9 Hinds faces No. 5 Gulf Coast in key conference clash. Hinds Community College aims for a MACCC/Region 23 title berth with a showdown against Gulf Coast on Thursday night. Read more on Sports Mississippi.
Northwest volleyball set to complete first undefeated regular season in program history. Northwest Mississippi Community College said its volleyball team’s regular season wraps up with Sophomore Night and an opportunity to make program history with an undefeated regular season. Read more on DeSoto County News.
Ole Miss baseball and softball to host The League of Angels event at Swayze Field. Ole Miss Baseball and Softball will host The League of Angels at Swayze Field on October 26, marking the second consecutive year of the partnership. Read more on Sports Mississippi.
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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
