New State law protects Mississippi businesses from fraudulent filings

By District 56 Representative Clay Mansell        One of the most rewarding parts of serving in the Mississippi House of Representatives is having the opportunity to solve real problems for the people and businesses we represent.   On July 1, House Bill …

Roster Review: Mississippi State linebackers

Editor’s note: It’s never too early for football. In anticipation for Mississippi State’s 2026-27 season, The Dispatch will spend this week and next breaking down MSU’s position groups. Today’s position: the linebackers. Back to our regularly scheduled …

Delta State Congratulates Alumna on Mississippi Supreme Court Appointment

CLEVELAND, Miss. — Delta State University is congratulating alumna Celeste Embrey Wilson following her appointment to the Mississippi Supreme Court by Gov. Tate Reeves. Wilson, of Southaven, was appointed to represent Northern District 3, Place 1. She will …

Mississippi's Top Returning High School Football Running Backs for 2026

With preseason practice set to begin, Mississippi returns one of the nation's deepest groups of running backs in high school football heading into the 2026 season. Ty Keys emerged as one of the nation's most productive running backs as he finished …

Mississippi mass shooting suspect arrested in Columbus, Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WLBT) - U.S. Marshals and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team arrested a man wanted in connection with a mass shooting in Mississippi, authorities said. The U.S. Marshals Service Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team ( …

Why Kamario Taylor let Mississippi State freshman brother Jaytee move in with him 

July 29, 2026, 5:04 a.m. CT Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor is now teammates and roommates with his younger brother, Jayytee. The brothers share a two-story townhome in Starkville, where they keep a clean house. Their mother, LaQuandra Conner …

Your Mississippi forecast for Wednesday, July 29

Dangerous heat stress will continue Wednesday, especially across portions of South and West Mississippi. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service. Northern Mississippi It will be partly sunny today with a chance of showers and …

Mississippi releases kindergarten readiness scores for 2025-26 school year

Extreme heat raising breakdown risk on Mississippi roads, experts say

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Tow crews in the metro are responding to a surge in heat-related vehicle breakdowns, and experts say a few quick checks could keep drivers from getting stranded on dangerously hot roadsides. What tow crews are seeing Hall’s Towing …

Mississippi high school sports adopt new heat safety standard

As Mississippi continues to endure brutal heat conditions, high school sports officials have introduced new safety guidelines for practices. The Mississippi High School Activities Association is now utilizing the WetBulb globe temperature as the standard …