Mississippi News Report — Tue, Sep 29: AG Clears Deputies, MSU-Bama
Good morning, Mississippi. It’s Tuesday, September 29, 2026, and this morning’s Mississippi News Report leads with the Attorney General’s ruling in the 2025 Nesbit deputy-involved shooting, SEC Network’s SEC Nation rolling into Starkville for a top-20 showdown, and an overnight I-22 shutdown — plus the biggest stories from across the Magnolia State.
Top Stories
AG Clears DeSoto Deputies in 2025 Nesbit Shooting. The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office has ruled DeSoto County deputies were justified in the fatal October 2025 Nesbit shooting on Bankston Road. Read the full story at DeSoto County News.
Westbound I-22 Shut Down Near Mile Marker 51 After One-Vehicle Crash. Westbound Interstate 22 near mile marker 51 was shut down late Monday night after a one-vehicle accident, with a helicopter reported at the scene. Read the full story at Mississippi News Group.
K9 Tracking Operation Leads Officers to Juveniles in Auto Burglary Case. Horn Lake police said K9 Caine tracked suspects for about half a mile from a Mayfair residence to a Camelot residence, where juvenile offenders were located. Read the full story at DeSoto County News.
Around Mississippi
Joe Cosby Memorial Mile Gear Walk Planned in Batesville. Law enforcement officers will conduct a memorial gear walk Wednesday from Magnolia Cemetery to the Batesville Courthouse for Deputy Joe Cosby. Read the full story at Mississippi News Group.
Free Narcan Training Set for Oct. 1 at Oxford Police Department. The Oxford Police Department, Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office, Ole Miss Police and Communicare MS will host a free Narcan training event Oct. 1 in Oxford. Narcan will be provided and registration is not required. Read the full story at Oxford MS News.
Auditions Announced for ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Shadow Cast. Auditions for the upcoming ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ shadow cast will take place October 5 and 6 at TCT Off Broadway in Greensboro. Read the full story at Tupelo News.
Sports
SEC Nation Returns to Starkville for Top-20 Showdown Between Mississippi State and Alabama. SEC Network’s traveling pre-game show will broadcast live from Starkville ahead of the No. 16 Mississippi State versus No. 7 Alabama game on Oct. 3. Read the full story at Mississippi Sports.
Northwest Mississippi Volleyball Remains Undefeated With Win Over Pearl River. The Northwest Mississippi Community College volleyball team extended its perfect record to 23-0 with a four-set victory over Pearl River, including a tense third set and a comeback in the final set. Read the full story at Mississippi Sports.
That’s your Tuesday morning Mississippi News Report. Stories updated throughout the day on the Mississippi News Group network.
