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General newsOct 23, 2026

Mississippi DEI ban can go into full effect after Fifth Circuit reversal

The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a lower-court ruling that prevented portions of a Mississippi ban on diversity, equity and inclusion from being enforced


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PoliticsOct 16, 2026
DOJ reaches settlement with Mississippi police department it found routinely violated civil rights

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday it reached a settlement forcing reforms for a Mississippi city and its police department, which the DOJ found discriminated against Black people, used excessive force and retaliated against critics

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General newsOct 6, 2026
3 of Nolan Wells' friends sue NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation

Three friends of Nolan Wells, a Black college student who went missing from a Mississippi island and was later found dead, are suing NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation

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SportsOct 3, 2026
Keelon Russell is boosting No. 7 Alabama's prospects with poised and prolific play

The growth Alabama's Keelon Russell exhibited in a 56-23 victory at Mississippi State has his Crimson Tide teammates encouraged about how far the 19-year-old quarterback can take them

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SportsOct 3, 2026
Keelon Russell accounts for 4 TDs as No. 7 Alabama routs No. 16 Mississippi State 56-23

Keelon Russell passed for 285 yards and three touchdowns to go with a rushing score, and No. 7 Alabama routed 16th-ranked Mississippi State 56-23 in a matchup of previously unbeaten teams

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General newsSep 29, 2026
Mississippi attorney general won't seek a new trial for officer in fatal shooting of Black motorist

Mississippi’s attorney general said she will not retry a police officer after jurors failed to reach a verdict on a manslaughter charge stemming from the fatal shooting of a Black motorist

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General newsSep 28, 2026
Judge sets $5M bond for third man charged in death of Black woman whose body was later hung in tree

A Mississippi judge set a $5 million bond for a third man charged in the death of a Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in August


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General newsNov 12, 2026

Southern Miss beats Jackson State 84-80 in OT

Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt’s 28 points helped Southern Miss defeat Jackson State 84-80 in overtime on Wednesday

SportsNov 12, 2026

Cooper scores 29 to lead No. 21 Ole Miss women over UAlbany 95-41

Talaysia Cooper erupted for 29 points, Jaida Civil added 13, and the No. 21 Ole Miss women took down UAlbany 95-41 on Wednesday night

Mississippi elects Democrat Scott Colom as state's first Black US senator since Reconstruction
PoliticsNov 12, 2026

Mississippi elects Democrat Scott Colom as state's first Black US senator since Reconstruction

Mississippi has elected its first Black U.S. senator since post-Civil War Reconstruction and delivered Democrats a major upset in a rocky midterm election for the GOP

SportsNov 12, 2026

Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor commits to return to the Bulldogs in 2027

Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor has agreed to return to the Bulldogs next season

SportsNov 11, 2026

Clark scores 23 points to lead balanced Ole Miss over SE Louisiana 91-51

Adam "Budd" Clark scores 23 points, leading Mississippi to a 91-51 victory over Southeastern Louisiana