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Woman helps neighbor after husband dies from cancer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A MidSouth woman reached out to WREG to extend a helping hand to a grieving neighbor after her husband’s lengthy cancer battle. The two kept in touch during his treatments and when he passed, she wanted to do more. Ida Taylor lives in rural Byhalia, Mississippi, and for more than 20 years […]
North Oconee baseball RHP Noah Allen makes his college decision
North Oconee baseball rising senior Noah Allen committed to Ole Miss on Tuesday. The right-handed pitcher re-opened his recruitment in mid-April, backing off a verbal pledge to Georgia that he made in October 2023 following the Bulldogs' coaching shift. He'll be remaining in the SEC, after receiving offers from all across the country, including the Big 12 and ACC.
Ole Miss joins the race for versatile 2026 athlete Joey O'Brien
Joey O'Brien is a 6-foot-3, 180-pound dynamic athlete for LaSalle College High School in Pennsylvania. Known for his versatility, O'Brien excels as a wide receiver and a safety, making him an invaluable asset to his team. His impressive physical attributes and on-field prowess have garnered significant attention from top-tier college football programs nationwide.
College football game mirrors Jackson State coach’s rebuild
Jackson State head coach T.C. Taylor was a beast on the old college football game. Now he's doing it in real life. The post College football game mirrors Jackson State coach’s rebuild appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Clip of Ole Miss student making racist gestures at Black woman played at RNC sparks backlash
A video played at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Wednesday evening included a clip of a white University of Mississippi student making monkey gestures at a Black woman on campus earlier this year. The video, meant to praise anti-“woke” college students, used a clip from early May in which pro-Palestinian demonstrators — protesting…
Mississippi Lacks Black Doctors, Even as Lawmakers Increasingly Target Diversity Programs
Jerrian Reedy was 9 when his father was admitted to the hospital in Hattiesburg, about two hours northeast of New Orleans, after sustaining three gunshot wounds. Reedy recalled visiting his dad in the intensive care unit that summer in 2009, even though children weren’t typically permitted in that part of the hospital.
Mississippi Track Stars seeking additional funding ahead of National Championship trip
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A group of the state’s best track runners are gearing up to head to the National Championship next week, but funding issues could prevent all of them from making it. Two weeks ago, 33 members of the Mississippi Track Stars qualified for the National Championship...
Here’s where Rotolo’s Craft & Crust is expanding
A new Rotolo’s Craft & Crust is opening its first location in Mississippi. The Louisiana pizza chain’s newest franchise location is tucked in Silo Square development in Southaven, which is considered a suburb of Memphis. The town straddles I-55 near the Tennessee border. It marks the 32nd location...
Podcast: Mississippi’s big night at the MLB Draft.
For young Konnor Griffin, MLB Draft night could not have gone much better. Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Rick Cleveland, a native of Hattiesburg and resident of Jackson, has been Mississippi Today’s sports columnist since 2016. A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor’s in journalism, Rick has worked for the Monroe (La.) News Star World, Jackson Daily News and Clarion Ledger. He was sports editor of Hattiesburg American, executive director of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. His work as a syndicated columnist and celebrated sports writer has appeared in numerous magazines, periodicals and newspapers.
Mississippi State, Ole Miss featured in EA Sports College Football 25
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – EA Sports College Football 25 is back! Mississippi State and Ole Miss football fans will be able to play the video game once it launches worldwide on July 19, 2024. Mississippi State Athletics will host a launch party to celebrate. On July 18, Mississippi State University (MSU) invites fans to join […]
BONEYARD: 2024 MLB Draft is in the books
Coach Chris Lemonis and the Mississippi State baseball staff may be able to sleep a little easier these days. 18 of 20 members of the 2024 signing class are headed to campus. The two defections from the class that opted for pro ball are Dante Nori (Philadelphia, 1st Round) and Conrad Cason (Boston, 8th round). The rest of the group is either on campus or set to arrive in August.
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