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LSU sack leader Princewill Umanmielen is served in $550K lawsuit filed by Ole Miss

LSU sack leader Princewill Umanmielen has been served legal papers related to a July lawsuit filed by the University of Mississippi which alleges that the former Rebels edge rusher owes Ole Miss $550,000 in revenue sharing money.

Trump administration has cut or frozen $177 billion in grants across every state, analysis shows

An analysis finds that the Trump administration has cut or frozen up to $177 billion in federal grants since the president took office for his second term. Among the grants that were eliminated, frozen or delayed were ones related to maternal health in Michigan, education research in Mississippi and assistance to minority farmers in Iowa.

Crooked Letter Sports: A Magnolia Bowl for the Ages

CBS National College Football Writer John Talty joins the podcast to talk about this week’s LSU – Ole Miss game and his latest book, in which he profiles LSU coach Lane Kiffin, one of the most divisive figures in sports.

LSU-Ole Miss football: This is a series that can change a person’s life

Ole Miss and LSU have had an intense football rivalry for generations. Performance on the field can change the players’ lives.

Mississippi midterms: Trump weighs heavily in 1st District contest between Kelly, Johnson

Trent Kelly and Cliff Johnson disagree on President Donald Trump’s performance, voting policy and the ongoing war in Iran. Johnny Baucom wants government to be hands off, and supports deregulation and the abolition of the IRS.

Board appoints Nonya Thrasher as superintendent of Hazlehurst public schools

Nonya Thrasher is the new superintendent of Hazlehurst public schools after serving as interim since June.

Leake County schools released from decades-long desegregation order

A federal judge decided on Sept. 3 that the Leake County School District no longer discriminates against Black students.

‘The heart of the community’: Jefferson County schools provide more than an education

Jefferson County School District is located in a food desert. Public schools play a key role in ensuring students have consistent meals and other necessities.

The Other Side: Michael Chiaradio

Michael Chiaradio, an entrepreneur and owner of a small farm in Shubuta, is the Democratic nominee for Mississippi’s 3rd District congressional seat, challenging incumbent Republican Michael Guest. Chiaradio, a first-time political candidate, said that as a constituent he was disappointed with Guest rubber stamping the Trump administration agenda, and that when he saw Guest as […]

Trump administration helps announce Hitachi Energy plans for $528M transformer factory in Copiah County

A man wearing glasses, a dark suit, white shirt and pink striped tie stands at a lectern in front of the Mississippi state seal and dark blue curtains.

Federal leaders said the Mississippi plant announcement is part of President Donald Trump’s energy agenda.