Mississippi Valley Conservancy and Kickapoo Valley Dark Skies Initiative team up to make parks darker

ONTARIO, Wis. (WXOW) – Recently, the Town Liberty received an award for its efforts against light pollution, but this is just one step toward a larger goal. The Mississippi Valley Conservancy is teaming up with the Kickapoo Valley Dark Skies Initiatives to …

Sidney Michael Welch, 69 of Mendenhall, Mississippi

Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward MageeNews.com a small commission – at no extra cost to you. Sidney Michael Welch, 69 of Mendenhall, MS passed away Monday, April 28, 2025 at his home in …

Mississippi State baseball vs Kentucky game postponed due to weather

STARKVILLE — The start to Mississippi State baseball's series against Kentucky has been pushed back. The series opener has been postponed to May 3 due to inclement weather, according to an announcement from MSU. The Bulldogs (26-19, 7-14 SEC) and …

Mississippi attorney general says 2 police shootings were justified, 1 under litigation

The Mississippi Attorney General's Office issued a statement on Friday, May 2, stating it has completed the review of three incidents involving police shootings in the state. Two shootings were deemed justified by the office, while one case remains …

Former Mississippi State lineman Malik Ellis commits to Troy

Published 3:32 pm Friday, May 2, 2025 On Friday, the Troy Trojans earned a big – literally – commitment from the transfer portal when former Mississippi State offensive lineman Malik Ellis announced he would be transferring to Troy. Ellis is a 6-foot-5- …

2026 four-star point guard Neiko Mundey recaps unofficial visits to Florida, Mississippi State, Florida

Neiko Mundey, a 6-foot-1, 165-pound four-star prospect, is ranked as the No. 54 player in the class of 2026. As one of the top rising talents in the country, his recruitment is gaining momentum, with interest from major programs growing as he starts to …

Happening May 2-3: Mississippi Gulf Coast Historical & Cultural Exposition

Trump wants to stop funding NPR, PBS. Will that affect Mississippi?

President Trump signed an executive order to defund NPR and PBS, claiming left-wing bias. A Pew Research poll shows more Americans support continued federal funding for public broadcasting than oppose it. The executive order is part of a larger right-wing …

US 30 bridge over Mississippi River closing next week for repairs

The bridge crosses the river from Clinton, Iowa, into southern Fulton, Illinois. CLINTON, Iowa — The U.S. 30 bridge that crosses over the Mississippi River from Clinton, Iowa, into southern Fulton, Illinois, will be closed due to maintenance.  According to …

Delta State launches free tuition program for Mississippi students

Delta State University is launching the Delta State Free Tuition Scholarship in Fall 2025 to cover 100% of tuition for Pell Grant-eligible, first-time freshmen, aiming to expand college access and reduce financial barriers for Mississippi families."We …