Mississippi, Alabama congressmen react to the passage of president’s massive bill

Mississippi reps vote along party lines as House approves Trump's trillion-dollar package

House Republicans propelled President Donald Trump’s big trillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final passage Thursday in Congress, overcoming multiple setbacks to approve his signature second-term policy package before a Fourth of...

Mississippi College researchers seek best practices to preserve, revitalize native Choctaw language

Children attending the Choctaw Expressions event at Mississippi College last spring received a lesson on Choctaw vocabulary. MC is studying the K-12 teaching methods of the Choctaw language and Choctaw culture in the MBCI’s Choctaw Language...

Mississippi Seeks To Enforce Social Media Restrictions

Mississippi on Wednesday asked a federal appellate court to allow enforcement of a law that would require social platforms to verify all users' ages, and would prohibit minors from creating social media accounts, without parental permission. Last...

Families spend the 4th at the 77th annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - July 4 is a day for the red, white, and blue. I’m not just talking about Old Glory. Red snapper, white trout out on the ocean blue as hundreds gathered in Gulfport for the 77th annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. “Not...

New Orleans, Mississippi Gulf Coast celebrate July 4th with food, fun, and fireworks

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - From the streets of New Orleans to the beaches of Mississippi, Fourth of July celebrations brought out food lovers, beachgoers, and families eager to make the most of the summer holiday. In New Orleans, crowds gathered at St....

Mississippi Lottery joins WXXV to discuss new games for the month of July

Mississippi teen charged with vehicular homicide following deadly Brick Church Pike crash

Nashville, Tenn. (WZTV) — An18 year old from Mississippi was arrested and charged in connection to a deadly Brick Church Pike crash. Metro Nashville Police say the crash happened Wednesday evening on the 2400 bock of Brick Church Pike. Police say...

Looking to escape the city? The Mississippi Gulf Coast offers sun, sand, and relaxation

Alabama football gets commitment from blue-chip Mississippi DL

Alabama football pulled one of the top recruits in Mississippi for its 2026 recruiting class. Nolan Wilson, a defensive lineman from Picayune Memorial committed to the Crimson Tide on Friday, he told Rivals. Wilson is listed as a four-star recruit...

Mississippi man charged in fatal Nashville crash, police say

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Mississippi man has been charged in connection with a fatal crash in Nashville on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. Officers responded to the 2400 block of Brick Church Pike on...

2026 Mississippi DL commits to Alabama football. What it means

Four-star defensive lineman Nolan Wilson from Mississippi committed to Alabama football. Wilson is the Crimson Tide's 18th commitment in the 2026 class and ranks 58th nationally. Alabama's 2026 class includes seven top-100 commits. Wilson's...

Highly-rated Mississippi OL Bryson Cooley commits to LSU

The LSU football staff continues to make hay in the recruiting process in the Magnolia State, gaining a commitment on Independence Day for the 2026 class from Bryson Cooley. The 6-foot-6, 315-pound, three-star lineman becomes the third top player...

BREAKING: LSU hires Kelvin Bolden away from Ole Miss

LSU has hired away Ole Miss Coordinator of Recruiting Strategy Kelvin Bolden for an elevated role with the Tigers, sources tell The Bengal Tiger staff. Bolden will serve as LSU Football’s Assistant General Manager, sources said. Multiple other...

“Brain Drain” affecting Mississippi’s economy and workforce

Mississippi (WXXV)- Mississippi is losing many of its brightest young adults. They are chasing higher pay, better job prospects and opportunities they say they can’t find at home. It’s a long-running trend known as the “brain drain,” it’s taking a...

George Earl Stewart, 83 of Mendenhall, Mississippi

Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward MageeNews.com a small commission – at no extra cost to you. George Earl Stewart, 83 of Mendenhall, MS passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at the...

Behind the blasts: How do we prepare each year for Fireworks on the Mississippi?

BATON ROUGE - Setting up for one of the biggest fireworks shows in the capital city takes an enormous amount of effort and time. This Independence Day, take a step behind the scenes with WBRZ's chairman, Richard Manship, and see how we set up each...

JP's Fourth celebrations: Fireworks on the Mississippi

BATON ROUGE - It's the Fourth of July! This year, WBRZ's John Pastorek is sharing his favorite ways to celebrate Independence Day around the capital city. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, it's WBRZ's Fireworks on the Mississippi! JP spoke with...

First offer helps Mississippi State land 2026 safety Tomareo Johnson

Not long after receiving his first offer from Mississippi State, Pascagoula High School’s Tomareo Johnson noted of the significance of that offer. On Friday, the 2026 safety and On3 three-star prospect followed through with that first offer and...

East Union player among several prospects expected to go high in MLB Draft

JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) — Several Mississippi high school and college baseball players expect to hear their names called in the first few rounds of the 2025 MLB Draft. JoJo Parker, a shortstop from Purvis High School, is the No. 9 overall prospect,...