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Meme claims Rep. Jasmine Crockett went silent after Mississippi arrest — 2dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

Readers Favor Comfort Recipes, Versatile DishesLifestyle — Sep 11, 2026AOL highlights Pineapple Casserole as the South’s top bake-and-take, praising its simplicity, transportability, and versatile role as a side or dessert. Other recipe-roundups emphasize accessible, season-spanning comfort food—from a versatile roasted-pepper dip that rethinks romesco to slow-cooker mains and fall-flavored favorites like Mississippi mud pie bars and honey-apple crumbles.

Hitachi Energy Plans $528M Mississippi Factory, 654 Jobs — 3dHitachi Energy will invest $528 million in a Gallman, Mississippi transformer plant expected to create 654 jobs; Gov. Reeves called the choice a massive win for the state.

Derek Foss It's smart to expand transformer production here instead of relying on imports, though waiting until 2029 feels slow.

Black Caucus Institute Launches $4.5M Turnout Drive — 3dCBC Institute launches $4.5M SO VOTE drive on Sept. 15, 2026, to mobilize Black, rural and young voters in Georgia, Mississippi and 16 House districts.

Jared Kim Focusing money on young and Black voters across 16 districts could shift outcomes if they actually show up.

SEC Sets Sept. 26 Kickoff Times, TV Assignments — 4dOn Sept. 26, SEC games feature a mix of prime-time slots including Texas A&M at LSU on ABC at 6:30 p.m., Missouri at Mississippi State on SEC Network at 6:45 p.m., Vanderbilt at Auburn at 3:15 p.m. CT, and Alabama-South Carolina set for 7 p.m. on ESPN. The schedule emphasizes night games and network variety across SEC primetime slots.

Chris Dalton Texas A&M at LSU on ABC at 6:30 looks like the best matchup of the night.

Trump Administration to Send $500 ACA Refunds to Nearly 1 Million Enrollees — Sep 9, 2026President Donald Trump plans to issue $500 rebates to up to 1 million Obamacare enrollees in 30 states before the November midterms, funded by roughly $500 million in excess ACA fees that insurers returned to the government. The move, pitched as consumer relief and a showcase of his health-care agenda, dovetails with his midterm strategy and will be highlighted in his convention remarks, with specific state concentrations noted as Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin.

Murder Charge, More Arrests Expected in Fortune Death — 6dMississippi authorities arrested 51-year-old Jarques Ratliff on a murder charge after the medical examiner ruled Tasia Fortune's death a homicide. Jackson police say the investigation remains active with more arrests expected as detectives pursue new leads.

Grammy-winning jazz singer Cassandra Wilson dies at 70 in Jackson — Sep 3, 2026Cassandra Wilson, the Jackson-born, two-time Grammy-winning jazz vocalist celebrated for bending jazz boundaries across folk, pop, R&B and country, has died at age 70 in Jackson, Mississippi, with the death announced by her manager and authorities confirming the location but not yet revealing a cause. Tributes from peers and mentions of her NEA Jazz Master honor and notable albums underscore her influence and legacy in modern jazz.

By Any Means Revisits FBI Civil Rights Investigation — Sep 3, 2026Elegance Bratton's By Any Means dramatizes the 1966 Mississippi FBI investigation into Vernon Dahmer's murder, pairing Mark Wahlberg's mob figure Greg Scarpa with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II's Black FBI agent as they bend rules to seek justice amid violent racism. Reviews praise the film's performances and moral complexity while acknowledging narrative flaws and its unflinching look at aggressive, sometimes extralegal methods and the FBI's dark era under J. Edgar Hoover.

Divided Fifth Circuit finds no constitutional right to clean water in Jackson case — Sep 5, 2026Mississippi’s Jackson water system remains a crisis for residents, with lead contamination and mismanagement highlighting a long-delayed need for upgrades as litigation alleges harm from tainted water and misleading boil notices. A federal appeals court ruled that the U.S. Constitution does not guarantee a right to clean drinking water or to truthful information from officials, effectively dismissing the residents’ constitutional claims, though debates over accountability and remedies persist.

Jared Kim This ruling doesn't fix a single pipe in Jackson. The real failure is decades of neglect, and now there's even less legal pressure to address it.

Arkansas schedules earliest-ever season opener against West Florida for 2029 — Sep 3, 2026Arkansas football heads into a season opener against North Alabama with extensive previews, depth-chart notes, and coaching updates as analysts highlight key players and early tests. Looking ahead, the Razorbacks’ 2029 schedule features a record-setting early opener versus West Florida, plus a slate of nonconference games with Tulsa and Utah and SEC showdowns against Florida, Mississippi State, Oklahoma and Texas.

Nicole Hardy West Florida as an opener feels like a scheduling favor more than a real test, but hey, it fills the seats early.

Mississippi State favored by 28.5 points to open Jeff Lebby's third season — Sep 3, 2026Mississippi State is a clear favorite in its 2026 season opener against Louisiana-Monroe as the program seeks visible progress in Lebby's third year, while SMU starts the year ranked in the top 20 with a strong contingent of accolades and a proven quarterback in Jennings. The week also features North Mississippi high school football Week 1 results and the launch of a new Mississippi Sports Report podcast covering regional sports.

Tom Gallagher Good to see the high school Week 1 scores getting coverage, that's what keeps small town football alive around here.

Edouard Aims at Texas-LA Coast; Rain Expected — Aug 29, 2026A Gulf disturbance south of the Mississippi River coast is gradually organizing (Invest 97L/AL97) and could drift west toward Louisiana and the Texas coast, with a 30% chance of development and the potential to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds to the northern Gulf and nearby landmasses over the next several days. Forecasters from multiple agencies stress that development remains uncertain but any system could produce impactful rainfall and coastal weather, and residents should monitor updates as the disturbance could become the next named storm.

Fall weekend getaways surge as travelers seek escapesTravel — Aug 28, 2026Travelers are embracing quick, weekend getaways and day trips from major hubs like Atlanta, Athens, NYC, and Mississippi, with a focus on outdoor activities, small towns, and seasonal experiences, according to regional roundups and trend reports. The destinations emphasize doable drives, scenic routes, and rail or short-flight options for fall foliage, coastal escapes, and mountain retreats.

Tonopah Valley football season canceled amid investigationSports — Aug 28, 2026High school football seasons and games in several districts were canceled or postponed due to ongoing investigations into student misconduct and a fatal shooting: Tonopah Valley High School canceled the entire season amid questions of eligibility connected to a July sexual misconduct investigation, with officials saying the case is active and details are limited; in Mississippi, Humphreys County’s game against Yazoo City was canceled to allow grieving after a 16-year-old player was killed, with district officials noting playoff eligibility remains unaffected.

Nationwide Saturday College Football Set For Big WeekendSports — Aug 29, 2026Sept. 19, 2026 features a slate of high-profile college football games, including No. 5 Texas hosting UTSA, No. 8 Texas A&M visiting Kentucky, South Carolina at Mississippi State, Coastal Carolina at Delaware, and No. 1 Ohio State traveling to Kent State. Kickoff times vary across the noon to evening windows.

Storms trigger fallen trees across Warren CountyWeather — Aug 21, 2026Storm-damaged trees blocked roads from Massachusetts to Mississippi, including a large tree on Beaver Street in Waltham and fallen trees closing I-55 and U.S. 61 in Warren County as storms moved through on August 21–22, 2026. Emergency crews and law enforcement responded with bus reroutes, power lines down, and motorists urged to use caution, with no injuries reported in several incidents.

Nolan Wells' Friends Plan Defamation Suit Against Sharpton — Aug 21, 2026Presuit demand letters from the friends of Nolan Wells — Morgan Seymour, Jax Pitalo and Warren Hudson — demand apologies and removal of assertions they were involved in Wells' death, accusing Rev. Al Sharpton of defamatory statements made in July and August. Sharpton says he welcomes the lawsuit as he continues urging answers about Wells’ death on Horn Island and spotlighting Mississippi's racial history.

Back-to-School Season Expands Across Districts Nationwide — Aug 21, 2026Across the 2026-27 school year, families and districts are preparing through budgeting for education costs, administrative reorganizations, curriculum planning, and community engagement, with emphasis on student support, safety, and smooth transitions. Highlights include Mississippi’s college-savings programs, district-level restructurings and early prep activities, and school community initiatives to boost involvement and readiness.

Mississippi Cities Among Nation's Most Expensive Home Markets — Aug 18, 2026Across Mississippi, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, and Ohio, recent analyses rank the priciest housing markets in each state using Zillow data as of July 2026, highlighting which metros lead in expensive homes. Across the nation, buyers face high prices and mortgage rates around 6.67%, shaping affordability and demand.

College Professor Goes Viral After Secret Word Exposes AI Cheating — Aug 3, 2026A Mississippi college professor has gone viral after revealing how a hidden instruction exposed dozens of students who allegedly used artificial intelligence to complete a midterm exam. Jason Gibson, a history professor…

Powerball prizes awarded nationwide as jackpot grows — Jul 27, 2026Across several states, Powerball wins are being reported: a Mississippi player won $1 million from a $2 ticket, with the prize claim due in 180 days; an Austin ticket worth $1 million remains unclaimed and must be claimed by August 1; Kentucky saw two $50,000 wins from separate drawings, and Michigan reported a $1 million prize won in Rogers City with a one-year claim window. Winners are advised to sign tickets, keep them secure, and claim at the respective state lottery headquarters or claim centers.

Heat, Storms, and Arctic Front Across U.S.Weather — Jul 22, 2026Forecasts across the region call for cooler, less humid conditions late this week with showers possible in parts of Virginia; tropical storm Bertha will affect the Louisiana coast but is not expected to directly impact the area. Mississippi and the Pine Belt are bracing for scattered showers and thunderstorms later this week, with a return to hot conditions and high heat indices into next week.

Nolan Wells death prompts $100K rewardGeneral — Jul 20, 2026At Nolan Wells’ funeral in Mississippi, Rev. Al Sharpton announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the teen’s death, later matched by Tyler Perry to bring the total to $100,000, as families and activists push for a full, independent investigation. The service drew national attention and prominent supporters, highlighting ongoing concerns about racial tensions in Mississippi and calls for accountability surrounding Wells’ disappearance after a Fourth of July trip with white friends.