Mississippi college football teams focus on preparation ahead of season openers
Mississippi’s three Division I FBS schools emphasize preparation as they kick off their seasons, facing varied challenges and opportunities.
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Forecasters say dangerous heat will return to the Mid-South beginning Sunday, with an Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory in effect from Sunday at 11 a.m. to Tuesday at 8 p.m.
Read moreThe Mississippi Department of Transportation is asking residents to review its draft 2027-2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program and submit comments by Aug. 4, MDOT said.
Read moreBlue Mountain Christian University athletics reported one of its most successful seasons on the field and in the classroom, and the department received major character and coaching honors, the university said July 24.
Read moreKNQA reported early-morning heavy downpours and lightning; the National Weather Service in Memphis said a warm front will move north through the day.
Read moreThe Mississippi Department of Public Safety said on its official social media account that a visitor known as Mr. Slater stopped by as he works toward meeting 1,000 law enforcement officers. The department said he played with K-9 Diesel, met officers and added new patches to his collection.
Read moreThe Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issued a BOLO for Kevin Clay “KC” Adams, who was last seen near the Polkville Fire Department in Smith County and is believed to be armed and dangerous, the agency said.
Read moreOttawa County authorities said eight people, believed to be related, were found dead Friday inside a burning Grand Haven Township home and that some victims suffered gunshot wounds.
Read moreSen. Lindsey Graham expressed support for WNBA player Sophie Cunningham after she defended her stance on transgender athletes in women’s sports. Cunningham’s comments sparked debate and drew praise from the senator.
Read morePosts marking National Tequila Day reminded celebrants to plan sober rides home and cited a 2024 statistic that one person was killed every 44 minutes in drunk-driving crashes.
Read moreThe Trump administration told a court that federal green grants canceled last year were selected “solely” on the basis of a state’s political affiliation, a Department of Energy filing says.
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