Mississippi university launches aquaculture demonstration initiative

The University of Southern Mississippi’s Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center (TCMAC) has launched a new aquaculture initiative, aimed at strengthening the Gulf Coast’s aquaculture sector through innovation, workforce training and sustainable practices. …

Texas A&M Schedule Preview: Can Mississippi State climb out of the cellar?

(KBTX) - Nearly every preseason prediction — including the media’s SEC preseason order of finish — has Mississippi State finishing dead last in the conference. Here is a short preview of the Bulldogs: COACH — Jeff Lebby 2-10 overall (2-10 in one season at …

SCSO: 3 men reported as missing in Mississippi River near Meeman‑Shelby Forest State Park

The search efforts were suspended around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) deputies are searching for three men who were reported to have gone missing around 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 22 in the Mississippi …

Alabama woman wins $500,000 with lottery ticket purchased in central Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) — An Alabama woman won half a million dollars with a Mississippi scratch-off lottery ticket. The Madison woman purchased the winning ticket at Newton Crossing in Newton, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced on Tuesday …

South Mississippi man died after vehicle crushed him

LAUREL, Miss. (WTVA) — A man died after a vehicle crushed him in south Mississippi. Gary Woodman, 59, died on Sunday at the hospital in Hattiesburg, the Jones County coroner told WDAM-TV in Hattiesburg. The accident happened the day before in the Hebron …

Lafayette County teen named 2026 Distinguished Young Woman of Mississippi

Body of missing woman in Wisconsin recovered from Mississippi River

Updated: July 23, 2025 LA CROSSE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Authorities report the body of 22-year-old Eliotte Heinz was recovered from the Mississippi River near Brownsville, Minnesota.  Officials say Heinz's body was located just before 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, …

Tropical disturbance to track south of Mississippi Gulf Coast, bringing relief from heat

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical disturbance over Florida. This is partly associated with the remnant moisture from last week’s invest 93L as it has circled around a ridge of high pressure centered over the …

The Mississippi ties that made Ozzy Osbourne a friend, rebel, and icon

The music world is in mourning as legendary heavy metal pioneer Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76.Though renowned globally as the "Prince of Darkness," Osbourne shared a surprising and enduring connection to Mississippi that resonates in …

Board green lights second charter high school for Mississippi

Ambition Preparatory Charter School will expand to become the second charter high school in the state. The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board approved the expansion at its Monday meeting, while a handful of Ambition Prep students and …