Community Profile: Mississippi football legend spends past 35 years as business owner

“I know you ain’t at home. You’re going somewhere. Tomorrow!” The stern challenge from his high school coach, Ray Self, stuck with James “Cubby” Harris for nearly 50 years. The young defensive back came back home to Starkville after a short stay at …

Federal judge slaps temporary restraining order on Mississippi DEI ban

Education Sec. Linda McMahon defends Trump's reforms at Harvard, facing criticism from Sen. Chris Murphy over diversity program contradictions and funding threats. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A federal judge issued a temporary …

Court allows Mississippi social media age law to proceed

A Mississippi law that requires social media users to verify their ages can go into effect, a federal court has ruled. A tech industry group has pledged to continue challenging the law, arguing it infringes on users’ rights to privacy and free expression. …

Mississippi public media hit hard under federal funding cuts

JACKSON — PBS and NPR stations in Mississippi will lose about $2 million after Congress eliminated $1.1 billion in federal funding for public media, accounting for about 15% of the budget, says Mississippi Public Broadcasting Executive Director Royal Aills …

Back to the Mississippi beach for a family vacation

While many embark on exotic summer vacations, I can count on one hand the number taken by my family. They were almost always on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This one stands out as the longest, with the best stories. In the early '60s, my mother, …

Mississippi Launches MAMA Program to Support Moms, Families, and Pro-Life Values

Mississippi is promoting family, motherhood, and pro-life policies through its Mississippi Access to Maternal Assistance (MAMA) program.  Established under Senate Bill 2781 in 2023, the MAMA program leverages state funds to connect women and families with …

Suspect Attempts To Escape Police By Jumping Into Mississippi River During Madison County Pursuit

ALTON — The Madison County Sheriff’s Department attempted to stop a white truck Tuesday around 2 a.m. on College Avenue, but the vehicle fled the traffic stop, leading to a pursuit that ended in the Argosy parking lot. The truck was chased from College …

Authorities searching for man who possibly jumped from bridge into Mississippi River

Published 9:23 am Tuesday, July 22, 2025 NATCHEZ — The Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office has a boat in the Mississippi River and a drone out looking for someone who reportedly jumped off the Mississippi River Bridge.Chief Deputy Fred Middleton said Tuesday …

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Judge Blocks Mississippi’s Ban on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi law that bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs from public schools and universities is on hold after a judge temporarily blocked it on Sunday. U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate approved the request for a …