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COVID-19

Reeves extends statewide stay-at-home order amid virus

JACKSON — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Friday that he is extending his statewide stay-at-home order by one week to try to slow the spread ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, April 17, 2020 10:25 am

Sports

NASCAR star Larson suspended for using slur in virtual race

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Larson was suspended indefinitely by NASCAR and without pay by Chip Ganassi Racing on Monday for using a racial slur ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, April 13, 2020 12:02 pm

News

Easter storms sweep South, killing at least 6 in Mississippi

JACKSON — Strong storms pounded the Deep South on Sunday, killing at least six people in south Mississippi and damaging up to 300 homes and ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, April 12, 2020 8:55 pm

Sports

Schaefer calls Texas job ‘a calling’

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — For Vic Schaefer, the chance to take over the Texas women’s basketball program was a profoundly personal one. By leaving Mississippi ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, April 6, 2020 5:54 pm

Sports

MSU women’s basketball coach Vic Schaefer leaving for Texas

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — One move shook up the women’s college basketball landscape on a sleepy Sunday afternoon. Texas moved quickly to hire a new ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, April 5, 2020 6:28 pm

Sports

Mississippi State coach Leach apologizes for tweet

STARKVILLE (AP) — Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach has apologized on social media for posting a tweet that drew criticism from Bulldogs players and ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, April 3, 2020 5:07 pm

Education

Mississippi eases graduation and third-grade rules for virus

JACKSON (AP) — Mississippi’s education leaders on Thursday moved to ease the way for seniors to graduate and third graders to move on to fourth ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, March 26, 2020 3:44 pm

Sports

NASCAR’s digital debut scores a hit

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The stands were packed, Jimmie Johnson caused several wrecks, Denny Hamlin raced barefoot and damaged cars were repaired with the push ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, March 23, 2020 4:15 pm

Local

Governor orders state’s schools closed until mid-April to slow virus

JACKSON — Mississippi public schools will be closed until at least April 17 to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, Gov. Tate Reeves said ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, March 19, 2020 1:49 pm

COVID-19

Mississippi employees off work to be paid amid pandemic

JACKSON — Teachers and employees of city and county governments in Mississippi would be paid even if workers are told to stay home because of ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 12:14 pm

COVID-19

Mississippi legislators suspending work amid coronavirus

JACKSON (AP) — Mississippi legislators said Tuesday that they will suspend their session until at least April 1 because of the coronavirus pandemic, in accordance ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 1:29 pm

COVID-19

Louisiana governor closes schools over coronavirus

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s governor on Friday closed K-12 public schools across the state for roughly a month and banned gatherings of more ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, March 13, 2020 2:20 pm

News

Ole Miss’ season ends with SEC Tournament loss to Georgia

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rayshaun Hammonds had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Georgia shot 55 percent from the field to beat Ole Miss 81-63 ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 9:19 pm

COVID-19

No fans allowed for NCAA basketball tournaments

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NCAA basketball tournament games will not be open to the general public because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus. NCAA President ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 5:11 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Biden wins Mississippi and Missouri in early blow to Sanders

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden delivered decisive wins in Missouri and Mississippi on Tuesday, dealing an early blow to Bernie Sanders on a night when ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, March 10, 2020 7:12 pm

News

Bulldogs’ Perry named SEC Co-Player of the Year

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Reggie Perry of Mississippi State and Mason Jones of Arkansas have been named The Associated Press Southeastern Conference players of the ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, March 10, 2020 3:09 pm

Sports

South Carolina routs Mississippi State to win SEC women’s tournament title

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — “Mad Kiki” is a believer in South Carolina at last. It was almost a year ago when Mikiah Herbert Harrigan came ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, March 8, 2020 7:01 pm

News

Bulldogs crush Ole Miss to earn double-bye in SEC Tournament

STARKVILLE (AP) — Reggie Perry had 22 points and 14 rebounds to lead Mississippi State to a 69-44 win over Ole Miss on Saturday night. ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, March 8, 2020 12:21 pm

Local

Thompson endorses Biden ahead of Tuesday’s presidential primary

JACKSON — Mississippi’s only Democratic congressman said Thursday that he’s endorsing former Vice President Joe Biden for president, days ahead of the state’s presidential primary. ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, March 6, 2020 10:14 am

News

South Carolina hands Bulldogs a big loss

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina forward Maik Kotsar scored 20 points on his Senior Night and pushed the Gamecocks to an 83-71 win over ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, March 3, 2020 10:00 pm

News

Mississippi mulls checking tax info of welfare recipients

JACKSON (AP) — Mississippi is moving toward more intense scrutiny of low-income people on public assistance, an action that comes as a former state welfare ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, February 27, 2020 9:23 am

Crime

3 more accused in shooting of Alcorn State students

PORT GIBSON (AP) — Three men have been charged as accessories after the fact of murder in connection with a shooting that left two Alcorn ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, February 27, 2020 9:03 am

Uncategorized

Official: US, Taliban reach Afghanistan truce agreement

MUNICH (AP) — A senior U.S. official said Friday the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect “very ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, February 14, 2020 11:07 am

News

SEC teams lead the way in football recruiting

ATLANTA (AP) — The Southeastern Conference dominated the recruiting landscape even more than usual this year. As the remaining unsigned football prospects finalized their college ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, February 6, 2020 6:48 pm

News

Mississippi Senate OKs teacher pay raise, plan goes to House

JACKSON (AP) — A plan to give Mississippi teachers at least a $1,000 pay raise won state Senate approval Wednesday, and now it goes to ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 2:39 pm

News

Mississippi State lands transfer QB Costello

STARKVILLE (AP) — Quarterback K.J. Costello says he is leaving Stanford to finish his college career playing for Mike Leach at Mississippi State. Costello announced ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 4:19 pm

Sports

Mahomes is the MVP as Chiefs rally to win Super Bowl LIV

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Uncomfortable and under duress for much of the game, Patrick Mahomes suddenly recaptured his mojo and lifted Andy Reid and ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, February 2, 2020 10:09 pm

News

Bulldogs surge past Florida with second-half rally

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Reggie Perry scored a career-high 27 points, Robert Woodard added 16, and Mississippi State beat Florida 78-71 on Tuesday night for ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, January 28, 2020 8:35 pm

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