Vote for Mississippi girls high school athlete of the week Feb. 3-8

There were several top performers across the state in girls high school sports, but only one can be voted athlete of the week for Feb. 3-8. Fans may vote in the poll BELOW one time per hour per device. The poll closes at noon on Friday. To nominate a …

Vote for Mississippi boys high school athlete of the week Feb. 3-8

There were several top performers across the state in boys high school sports, but only one can be voted athlete of the week for Feb. 3-8. Fans may vote in the poll BELOW one time per hour per device. The poll closes at noon on Friday. To nominate a future …

Women released from prison following Mississippi Today investigation, mother sharing her story

Last May, Brandy Moore immediately knew she wanted to tell her story. She had just been arrested and jailed on a four-year-old charge of assault stemming from using drugs during her 2019 pregnancy. Because of Mississippi Today’s past reporting on the topic …

'Precious' 21-year-old shot dead in Mississippi 'by toxic relationship boyfriend'

A 23-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend, with whom he had a “toxic relationship”. Autumn Diane Brookae Shanks, 21, was found dead by police on February 7th just before 2am. Ridgeland Police Department had responded to the …

Mississippi to Conduct Statewide Tornado Drill as Part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week

ROLLING FORK, Miss.–You should be aware that Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. many people and businesses will participate in a statewide tornado drill. It’s part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week across Mississippi. The National Weather Service observes and …

Why Mississippi State athletics operated at a planned deficit in 2024

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State athletics operated at a near $7 million deficit for the 2024 fiscal year.  The school said it was planned.  MSU brought in $127,241,981 of revenue, smashing the previous year's record by about $12 million. It also spent a …

The Lower Mississippi River’s largest ecosystem restoration project got the federal go-ahead

A first-of-its-kind project seeking to restore river ecosystems along 39 miles of the Lower Mississippi River has federal approval to move forward — if it can secure a slice of the federal bankroll. The Hatchie-Loosahatchie Mississippi River Ecosystem …

Upper Mississippi River freezes over less than ever, another sign life is changing

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. KELLOGG, Minn. — Standing on the frozen Mississippi River, his back to a few fishers in the distance, Rob Burdis begins to drill a hole into the ice near his …

3 Mississippi State baseball bold predictions for the 2025 season

Hummingbirds will arrive in Mississippi soon after an amazing flight

Hummingbirds may not be on the forefront of everyone's mind right now. After all, it's the first week of February and Mississippi experienced a brutal winter storm only two weeks ago. However, ruby-throated hummingbirds will soon arrive in …