Floods from Mississippi River prompt closure of these MS hunting areas

Rising floodwaters from the Mississippi River have caused the closure of three wildlife management areas (WMAs) in Mississippi. Mahannah, Phil Bryant, and Shipland WMAs are closed to all activities except waterfowl hunting (when in season) due to high …

Where Mississippi State baseball stands in NCAA tournament projections 

$3,700 Bonus Checks for Families in Mississippi – See If You Qualify!

Families across Mississippi could be in for a welcome financial boost as the state begins distributing $3,700 bonus checks to qualifying households. These payments are part of a targeted relief initiative aimed at helping families cope with rising costs of …

Columbia Southern, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College launch partnership to expand online degree access

GCM Staff Report Columbia Southern University (CSU) has partnered with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) to expand online higher education access for Gulf Coast students through a new articulation agreement and tuition-saving benefits. The …

Group Names Mississippi River ‘Most Endangered,’ Cites Proposed FEMA Cuts

"A conservation group on Wednesday named the Mississippi River the “most endangered river of 2025,” citing threats to abolish the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which plays a key role in federal flood management. American Rivers, a …

Mississippi River surge forecast to hit Bonnet Carre Spillway operations trigger

Mississippi's federal budget cuts may not be over, Hosemann says

Mississippians will have to tighten their belts for a while as President Donald Trump tries to "right the ship" and get government spending under control, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann said in a recent interview with the Hattiesburg American. " …

Mississippi State football spring game: Top three things to watch 

STARKVILLE — More college football teams are opting out of hosting traditional spring games, but Mississippi State isn’t. “Our guys need to play,” second-year coach Jeff Lebby said at the start of MSU’s spring practices. “We’ve got such a new roster and …

Conservation group names Mississippi River ‘most endangered,’ cites proposed FEMA cuts

A conservation group on Wednesday named the Mississippi River the “most endangered river of 2025,” citing threats to abolish the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which plays a key role in federal flood management. American Rivers, a nonprofit …

Jake Weir Transfer Portal: Top 3 landing spots for Mississippi State quarterback transfer

Jake Weir is entering the transfer portal. The Mississippi State quarterback posted a heartfelt statement on his X (formerly known as Twitter) account. He thanked his teammates, coaches, staff members and fans. He's now entering the transfer portal as …