Alleged Cheaters Face Felony Charges in SoCal Mississippi Stud Scheme

Posted on: October 2, 2025, 08:45h. Last updated on: October 2, 2025, 10:17h. Pair allegedly bent cards to gain an unfair betting advantage Prosecutors say suspects won more than $32K through the scheme Casino surveillance and tribal cooperation...

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, October 3 - 9

Oct. 3 1942 — With a victory in the Jockey Club Gold Cup, Whirlaway becomes the first horse to amass more than $500,000 in lifetime earnings. 1951 — Bobby Thomson hits a three-run homer off Ralph Branca of the Brooklyn Dodgers with one out in the...

Today in Sports – Week Ahead, October 3 – 9

Oct. 7 1904 — Jack Chesbro registers his 41st victory of the season as New York defeats Boston 3-2. 1916… Oct. 7 1904 — Jack Chesbro registers his 41st victory of the season as New York defeats Boston 3-2. 1916 — Georgia Tech, coached by John...

Which states are most interested in country music?

Google Trends is a Google website that tracks the most popular search terms daily. We recently looked up which states had the most interest in country music in the last 12 months. The results may surprise you. These are the states that Google...

2025 Mississippi State Fair officially underway

The Mississippi State Fair is officially underway.Andy Gipson, commissioner of agriculture and commerce, was joined by Jackson Mayor John Horhn and other dignitaries to cut the ribbon, signifying the opening of the fair. A patriotic parade...

KEN WILLIS: It wasn't the greatest week for sports sanity

The sports world was doing red versus blue long before it became popular in political circles. Ranking Florida's college football programs. Some of us saw this coming a generation ago. When it comes to the political divide, as a nation we’ve...

College football Week 6 TV schedule

The college football schedule this weekend is headlined by the Vanderbilt-Alabama rematch and the revival of Miami-Florida State as a big-game rivalry. The Commodores' 2024 upset of Alabama in Nashville is one thing, but facing the Crimson Tide in...

Who has the edge? Mississippi State at No. 6 Texas A&M

Mississippi State faces a difficult road test against the sixth-ranked Aggies this weekend, a team that may match the downfield threat and receiving production of the Bulldogs. It’s a chance for the hosts to build on a smothering defensive...

Three keys to victory for Mississippi State at No. 6 Texas A&M

Mississippi State will leave the Magnolia State for the first time this season for a trip out west to face No. 6 Texas A&M. The Bulldogs (4-1, 0-1 SEC) are looking for their first conference win while the Aggies (4-0) look to continue building...

OPINION: Art is inherently political

Art will always be representative of the human experience, alongside the political and social ideologies tied to it. Whether you realize it or not, art is everywhere. Indeed, your daily routine probably already includes some form of art in one way...

Minneapolis rockers Replacements targeted for biopic movie

Will a Hollywood biopic on Minneapolis’ troubled indie-rock band the Replacements soon be a reality?Stranger things have happened in ‘Mats land, and now a “Stranger Things” actor might actually have the answer to that long-gestating...

Mississippi Peanut Festival returning to Collins Saturday

COLLINS, Miss. (WDAM) - The annual Mississippi Peanut Festival will be back for another year this weekend. The festival is hosted by Mitchell Farms and will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. Families can come back out from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on...

Mississippi vs Alabama All-Star, Bernard Blackwell Classic rosters

The Mississippi Association of Coaches announced the rosters for two high school football all-star games. The Mississippi Association of Coaches announced the rosters for the annual Mississippi versus Alabama football All-Star game at the MHSAA...

11 Black designers who have been overlooked in telling of fashion history

Meet some of the black designers who have helped shaped the fashion industry(Image: © 2025 PA Media, All Rights Reserved) Fashion history is far too frequently recounted through a restrictive perspective. The names of Gabrielle Chanel, Christian...

Mississippi 4-H holds first slingshot competition

20251001_backofshirt One of 49 competitors in the Mississippi 4-H Slingshot State Championship held Sept. 27, 2025, at the Jimmy Bryan 4-H Youth Complex in West Point, Mississippi, takes aim at a target during the event. (Photo by MSU Extension...

Entertainment calendar for October 2-8 

CapFilm: “Frida.” Nominated for six Oscars including Salma Hayek for Best Actress, “Frida” is the triumphant motion picture about an exceptional woman who lived an unforgettable life. A product of humble beginnings, Frida Kahlo (Hayek) earns fame...

Mississippi agencies address federal shutdown impacts

The Mississippi Department of Human Services is responding to the federal government shutdown, focusing on its potential impacts on SNAP benefits in the state.Typically, federal programs like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and the Postal...

How to Plan a Trip to Ridgeland, Mississippi for Couples

When Scott and I travel, we’re always on the lookout for places that strike a balance with outdoor adventure and plenty of good food and cocktails—if there’s an arts scene, that’s a huge bonus. Ridgeland, Mississippi offers of all that. From...

Texas A&M-Mississippi State Depth Chart

70;Robert Bourdon;6-6;318;Fr. DEFENSE 50;Dayon Hayes;6-3;264;Gr. 18;TJ Searcy;6-5;255;Jr. 30;Solomon Williams;6-1;250;Fr. 92;Sam M'Pemba;6-3;252;Soph. Tackle 5;DJ Hicks;6-3;295;Jr. 55;Dealyn Evans;6-4;314;Fr. 99;Landon Rink;6-2;294;Fr. Nose guard...

Cedar Rapids man drowns on Mississippi River near Guttenberg

GUTTENBERG, Iowa — A 79-year-old Cedar Rapids man drowned Wednesday after his boat was found drifting on the Mississippi River near Guttenberg. The Guttenberg Police Department said officers located an unoccupied flat-bottom boat around 11:50 a.m....