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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Georgia was chosen as the favorite to win the SEC title, with Texas and Ole Miss also ranking high in the media’s preseason predictions. All-SEC team selections were also announced.
Read moreThe Mississippi Department of Education has cited Hazlehurst City School District for violations in special education after parents and former staff filed complaints, Mississippi Today reported.
Read moreQuarterback Kamario Taylor, a rising sophomore, brings promise to Mississippi State, which has struggled in the SEC. His talent has garnered praise from coaches and analysts alike.
Read moreCanton Public School District says students will receive free meals in August, but officials are asking parents to verify household income to secure federal reimbursements after switching programs, the district said.
Read more#NEMCC mourns the loss of Harvey Childers, a former basketball coach who led the Tigers from 1985 to 1992 and finished as a top winner in program history.
Read moreCrews this week installed ceilings and casework, polished floors and painted the main level, the university said. The update included photos and expressions of gratitude for prayers, generosity and labor.
Read moreFEMA said Individual Assistance is available for residents of Franklin, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln and Wilkinson counties after severe storms on May 6-7, 2026. Applicants can apply online, by phone, via the FEMA app or at Disaster Service Centers using disaster number DR-4922.
Read moreA disabled vehicle that blocked all westbound lanes of Interstate 20 at Mississippi 18 West (Exit 40A) in Hinds County was cleared and traffic resumed, the Mississippi Department of Transportation reported early Friday.
Read moreThe Mississippi Department of Transportation announced that Roderick Bailey has been named director of public transit. MDOT said he has more than 17 years with the agency and replaces Shirley Wilson, who retired in June.
Read moreForecasters said a few light showers were moving in from the northwest early Friday from remnants of Oklahoma storms, but dry air aloft should limit any accumulation before hotter, more humid weather returns.
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