‘This is tragic’: Mississippi sees its second bridge collapse in a year

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - Just about two weeks ago, the Highway 98 bridge that stretches over the Homochitto River in Franklin County collapsed. The incident is now causing a delay in the bridge’s opening that was supposed to be completed in 2026. …

TEC to bring high-speed internet to 4 Mississippi counties, including Jasper

Mississippi high school softball state championship roundup: Class 5A 

Mississippi State athletic director Zac Selmon inks contract extension

The new extension will keep Selmon in Starkville through 2029 STARKVILLE, MS (WCBI)- The future of Mississippi State athletics continues to take shape. Athletic director Zac Selmon has signed a new contract extension that will keep him in Starkville …

DOGE drops another Mississippi federal property from list of savings

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has reduced the number of Mississippi federal building leases slated for termination from thirteen to six. The projected savings from these lease terminations in Mississippi has decreased …

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Paddling the Mighty Mississippi

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Paddling the Mighty Mississippi Published 5:33 pm Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Layne Logue is the owner of Quapaw Canoe Company in Vicksburg. The company operates paddle trips for customers along the lower Mississippi River. Logue grew up in …

Vicksburg’s Minor signs to be a two-sport athlete at Mississippi Delta

Vicksburg’s Minor signs to be a two-sport athlete at Mississippi Delta Published 2:41 pm Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1 of 2 Vicksburg High baseball player Mincer Minor IV has signed to play at Mississippi Delta Community College. He also signed with the school …

Zac Selmon contract extended as Mississippi State athletic director

Mississippi State has rewarded athletic director Zac Selmon with a contract extension. Selmon, who was hired in January of 2023, signed a one-year contract extension through Jan. 31, 2029. It is the maximum allowable extension under state law. Selmon …

North Mississippi Allstars Preview Forthcoming LP with New Single “Don’t Let the Devil Ride”

The North Mississippi Allstars have unveiled the latest single off their impending full-length album, Still Shakin’, due on June 6, 2025, via New West Records. “Don’t Let The Devil Ride” is available to stream now and arrived alongside an official lyrical …

100th anniversary of Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge to be topic May 18

FULTON – Ed Britton, wildlife refuge manager of the Savanna District, will present a program on the 100th anniversary of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at the Fulton Martin House Museum. Britton will …