Mississippi News Report — Wed, Sep 30: Bank Arrest, $6B Data Center
Good evening, Mississippi. Here’s what’s making headlines across the state on Wednesday, September 30, 2026: Southaven police arrested a suspect in this morning’s bank robbery, a $6 billion data center is planned for Jefferson Davis County, and Blue Mountain Christian University announced its president will retire.
Top Stories
Southaven bank robbery suspect arrested
Southaven police arrested Phillip Davis, 35, and charged him with robbery in Wednesday morning’s bank robbery at Renasant Bank on Airways Boulevard.
$6B data center planned for Jefferson Davis, one of the poorest counties in the country
Originally published by Mississippi Today: a $6 billion data center is planned for Jefferson Davis County, one of the poorest counties in the nation.
Blue Mountain Christian University says President McMillin will retire
Blue Mountain Christian University announced President McMillin will retire at the end of the 2026–2027 academic year.
Judge finds probable cause in Tasia Fortune case
Originally published by Mississippi Today: a judge found probable cause in the Tasia Fortune case.
Regional
Corinth Theatre-Arts eviction stands after appeal fails
The Corinth Theatre-Arts eviction stands after the group lost its appeal, with city no-trespassing signs now posted on the South Fulton Drive playhouse doors.
Alcorn County roundup, Sept. 30: Burn ban continues; Corinth football and market dates change
The Alcorn County emergency burn ban continues through Oct. 12, and Corinth’s football game has been moved to Thursday ahead of storms.
Lafayette County sheriff’s office identifies man wanted on drug paraphernalia charge
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office said Lafayette-Oxford-University Crimestoppers may pay a reward for information leading to an arrest.
Sports
Hinds QB Jaylon Ruffin named NJCAA Player of the Week
Hinds Community College quarterback Jaylon Ruffin earned NJCAA Player of the Week honors after a record-setting game against East Central Community College, adding MACCC Offensive Player of the Week recognition.
