Grown by Allen Rogers, "Jettie B." tipped the scales at 233.8 pounds to set a new Water Valley Carnival record. He is joined by 2026 Gulf Coast Watermelon Queen Jennifer Diaz. Left, and Water Valley ...

Cutting federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, commonly called “food stamps,” is serious business anywhere in the U.S., but in no state is it more consequential than in ...

The Oxford and Lafayette County school districts outperformed the state average on the Mississippi Department of Education’s latest Kindergarten Readiness Assessment, with nearly half of incoming ...

I spent six years in the United States Navy. How I got there is a story in itself. Not many guys turn 24 years old in during boot camp, but joining the Navy was a desperation play with three prongs. I ...

There are still general admission tickets available for this weekend’s Dance Like the Stars fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Mississippi. The 21st annual event will be held on Aug. 8 at ...

It is difficult to overstate the role seniority and mastery of the congressional committee system has played in keeping federal spending flowing in Mississippi. It’s never more visible than when it ...

Former University of Mississippi vice chancellor Charlotte Pegues no longer faces animal cruelty charges after a Lafayette County judge dismissed the charges following testimony from her husband at ...

A $2 Powerball ticket purchased at Sprint Mart #38 in Tupelo is worth $1 million after matching all five white ball numbers in Saturday night’s drawing. Mississippi was one of six states to produce a ...

I like friends. Not Friends, but friends. I never really watched Friends during its run. I’ve picked up enough from an episode here or there to know who the characters are, along with their quirks and ...

For decades, the No. 15 jersey has never been worn by a member of the Oxford Charger varsity football program. That will soon change, starting in the upcoming 2026 season. Members of the football ...

A new creative destination is about to open its doors in downtown Water Valley, inviting visitors from around the area to experience a weekend of art and local culture. The Gordon Gallery, located at ...

FEMA has drawn new flood maps covering parts of Lafayette County, and county officials are inviting affected property owners to an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 11 at the Lafayette County ...