Mississippi lawmakers top Alabama in annual interstate softball game, 16-11

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Legislature dropped a high-scoring affair Wednesday to their Mississippi counterparts 16-11 at Riverwalk Stadium in the second edition of their Battle of Tombigbee match-up. Mississippi jumped out to an early 7-0 lead in the top of …

Things To Do: North Mississippi Allstars At Rockefeller's

It was 25 years ago when the North Mississippi Allstars released their debut album Shake Hands With Shorty introducing the world to the Dickinson Brothers, Cody and Luther, and their brand of laid back, hippie blues music with a touch of psychedelia. “I …

Brett Favre is selling his massive Mississippi farm estate for $14 million

Former Green Bay Packers great and Hall of Famer Brett Favre has listed his longtime Mississippi home for sale for a whopping $14 million. The 465-acre property, dubbed Black Creek Farm, is one of the most expensive homes in the state, according to the …

Alabama lawmakers strike out in charity game against Mississippi but score big for Children’s of Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama lawmakers Wednesday were forced to hand over the title belt for the second annual Battle of Tombigbee, a charity softball game between Alabama and Mississippi state lawmakers, after losing 16-11. Proceeds from the game, however, …

Mississippi proposes new changes to Desoto County's Senate districts 

The State Board of Election Commissioners has submitted a new plan to a federal judge panel that seeks to amend several Senate districts in the Northwest corner of the state to comply with a 2024 court order to remedy a dilution of Black voting power. Last …

Racer rodeo has strong showings at Arkansas, Mississippi events

MURRAY — Murray State’s rodeo program has had some very strong performances since the regular season resumed after the new year. In late March, the Racers traveled to Poplarville, Mississippi for the Pearl River Community College event with the Racer women …

Cape Girardeau PD: Body recovered from Mississippi River

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — According to the Cape Girardeau Police Department, at approximately 9 a.m. on April 22, officers responded to the Mississippi River near the Redstar access area for a report of a body in the water. Cape Girardeau PD states that …

Drug overdose crisis remains a big concern across nation and Mississippi

North Mississippi Allstars with Jontavious Willis at The Gothic

photos: Nicholas Stock *** The North Mississippi Allstars are on tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut—and seminal blues album—Shake Hands with Shorty. This Hill Country masterpiece was a collaborative effort featuring some of the greatest …

Ole Miss hits walk-off single, beats Mississippi State in extra innings in Governor’s Cup

PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - The No. 23-ranked Ole Miss Rebels overcame a late two-run deficit to beat rival Mississippi State in a walk-off, extra-innings thriller 8-7 in the Governor’s Cup at Trustmark Park Tuesday night. It was the Rebels’ first Governor’s Cup …