Mississippi State News

Ole Miss fires coach Matt Luke after 3 seasons, 15-21 record

By RALPH D. RUSSO OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi has fired football coach Matt Luke, three days after his third non-winning season ended with an excruciating rivalry game loss. Athletic director Keith Carter said Sunday the decision to change coaches…

Four Scratch Offs to Choose From in Mississippi Lottery

Here's a look at the tickets at the four scratch off lottery tickets to choose from in Mississippi. For only $1, you can get a “3 Times Lucky” game scratch off. For $2, you can buy a "Happy Holidays Y'all"…

Ms. Ranked Worst in Nation for Thanksgiving Travel Safety

If you are planning to travel this holiday in the Magnolia State, be extra cautious! According to a recent safety survey, Mississippi ranks number one as the nation's most dangerous state to travel in this Thanksgiving holiday. The study, conducted…

Scratch Off Lottery Tickets Go on Sale in Mississippi Monday

It's the final countdown, and the climate is just right, for Mississippi retailers who will sell lottery tickets for the first time ever in our state on Monday. That's right. Scratch off lottery tickets are set to go on sale…

Evacuation Route Officially Back Up and Running in Jackson County

One of Jackson County's two official hurricane evacuation routes is back up and running. On Tuesday, Southern District Transportation Commissioner Tom King was on hand at a rededication ceremony in Jackson County for State Route 57, officially adding it back…

Mississippi Ranked 8th in Nation for Worst Roads

Mississippi roads could use some repairs and upgrades. This, according to the Consumer Affairs research team, after conducting a study to reveal which states in the nation have the worst roads. Mississippi made the top 10, ranked as the 8th…

Mississippi Democrat Espy to run again for US Senate in 2020

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Democrat Mike Espy announced Tuesday that he's running again for U.S. Senate against Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith, setting up a 2020 rematch of a race that churned up the state's painful racial history. Espy made…

Man indicted in shooting deaths of 2 Mississippi officers

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (AP) - A 26-year-old man has been indicted in the 2018 shooting deaths of two Mississippi police officers. Marquis Flowers made his first appearance Tuesday in state court since being indicted on capital murder…

Gubernatorial candidates Reeves and Hood cast votes

The state’s top two Gubernatorial candidates hit the polls today to cast their votes. Democratic Attorney General Jim Hood and Republican Lt. Governor Tate Reeves each arrived at their respective polling places this morning in hopes of becoming Mississippi’s next…

Jim Hood rallies in Greenwood, MS

It was a busy day for Jim Hood as well. He hit the campaign trail for one more stop ahead of tomorrow’s election. The Democratic nominee for Mississippi governor says he thinks he will receive bipartisan support from voters. Hood…