How the Saints, MHSAA brought girls flag football to Mississippi

A new high school sport has entered the fold in Mississippi. The New Orleans Saints, in collaboration with the Mississippi High School Activities Association, announced the sanctioning of girls flag football on Jan. 28. Mississippi becomes the 14th U.S. …

‘She’s dialed in’: Mississippi State’s Montague coming off strong outing in Baton Rouge

STARKVILLE — Quanirah Montague played just one minute and 19 seconds in Mississippi State’s loss at Missouri on Jan. 27 and did not register any statistics, with head coach Sam Purcell giving Kayla Thomas more playing time in the post as Madina Okot’s …

Savvy Sliders opens first Mississippi location

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Savvy Sliders restaurant held a grand opening for its Gulfport location on Wednesday and people lined up around the building on Highway 49 thirty minutes before it opened. Savvy Sliders has several options, including burgers, hand- …

Archie Manning: Despite New Orleans roots and broader legacy, Mississippi is still home

Note: This essay is part of Mississippi Today Ideas, a new platform for thoughtful Mississippians to share fact-based ideas about our state’s past, present and future. You can read more about the section here. This week, Children’s Hospital of New Orleans …

What is the greatest community college in Mississippi? Niche ranks schools throughout the state

How do Mississippi’s community colleges stack up? Niche ranked higher education institutions in Mississippi and across the country. If you’re deciding where to go and what to major in for your career, the site considers academics, diversity, athletics, …

Ask Vance: Memphis T. Mississippi

Dear Vance: What happened to the local artist who went by the very unusual name of Memphis T. Mississippi? — K.B., Memphis. Dear K.B.: Using little more than a stubby No. 2 pencil, I have been writing my “Ask Vance” column for more than 30 years. In the …

Delta State Rising Scholars Program Offers Free Scholarships to Mississippi High School Students

Mississippi high school juniors and seniors have the chance to apply for free scholarships through the Delta State University Rising Scholars Program, designed to help students further their academic journey. The program offers scholarships for both summer …

Mississippi River may only freeze over near Twin Cities in a warming world

KELLOGG, Minnesota - Standing on the frozen Mississippi River, his back to a few fishers in the distance, Rob Burdis begins to drill a hole into the ice near his feet. Once the drill stops, the only sound is the occasional crack and pop of the ice as it …

Mississippi high school baseball top players, bold predictions for 2025 season

Walking across the Mississippi River on ice

BY TIM O'NEIL St. Louis Post-Dispatch ST. LOUIS • In late January 1936, vicious cold tormented the Midwest. Lows here fell to minus-10 degrees. Coal supplies dwindled. Tardy trains limped into Union Station encrusted with snow. Hobos froze in downtown …