The legislation introduced by state Sen. Bradford Blackmon would make it unlawful for “a person to discharge genetic material without the intent to fertilize an embryo."

About 38% of Mississippi residents are Black. Nearly 50,000 people were disenfranchised under the state’s felony voting ban between 1994 and 2017. More than 29,000 of them have completed their sentences, and about 58% of that group are Black, according to an expert who analyzed data for plaintiffs challenging the voting ban.

HOUSTON, Miss. (WTVA) — The Houston Police Department is seeking the person responsible for killing two horses. The police department and Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi encourage anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-773-8477 or submit an anonymous tip using the P3 Tips app.

Chris Youngblood had a season-high 23 points, including two free throws with 10.9 seconds remaining, to lead No. Alabama to a win over No. Mississippi State.

The Smith County sheriff said a suspect, who was wanted for multiple sex-related crimes, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Sheriff Joel Houston said he was

No. 1 Auburn (18-1) at LSU. Next: at No. 23 Mississippi, Saturday. No. 2 Duke (18-2) did not play. Next: vs. North Carolina, Saturday. No. 3 Iowa St. (17-3) did not play. Next: vs. Kansas St., Saturday. No. 4 Alabama (17-3) at No. 14 Mississippi St. Next: vs. Georgia, Saturday. No. 5 Florida (18-2) did not play. Next: at No. 8 Tennessee, Saturday.

Officers attempted to make negotiations, but the situation resulted in the suspect sustaining a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The suspect was pronounced dead on the scene. The name of the suspect is being withheld until next of kin is notified.

Preview the 2024-25 College Basketball Futures betting landscape for Alabama, including a look at its odds to win the National Championship.

Ole Miss men's basketball posted on X Wednesday night that NBA legend and hall of famer Scottie Pippen was in the building for tonight's game between the Rebels and Longhorns. The Rebels shared a photo of Pippen sitting courtside as well as a video of him greeting forward Mikeal Brown-Jones.

Alabama released its final availability report before its road game at No. 14 Mississippi State on Wednesday night. As usual, senior guards Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (Achilles) and Houston Mallette (knees) are listed as out for the game,

The Huskies have lost three times since the first meeting with the Blue Demons, an 81-68 road victory. UConn is coming off a 76-72 loss to Xavier and have alternated wins and losses for their last six games since the first meeting with DePaul. The squad sits at 14-6 and is 6-3 in the conference, two games behind Marquette and St. John’s at the top.