Gun violence: Baylor football player Alex Foster, 18, fatally shot in Greenville, Mississippi

The Baylor football community is mourning the loss of Alex Foster, an 18-year-old defensive lineman, who was fatally shot early Wednesday morning(May 29) in his hometown of Greenville, Mississippi. The Washington County Coroner’s Office confirmed Foster …

Mississippi State baseball transfer portal tracker: Who's in, who's out

Mississippi GOP makes claims of election fraud and vote buying in Gulfport mayoral race

With the race for Gulfport mayor just days away, the Mississippi GOP has presented what it calls evidence of voter buying, when it comes to ongoing absentee voting. “Certain individuals in Gulfport, Mississippi have handed out and are still believed to be …

Rural King hiring staff for first Mississippi store

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Rural King is a farming and ranch supply store coming to Columbus. On May 28, the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library hosted a job fair for full-time and part-time positions. This store has been in the works for a couple of years now, …

Hugh Mike McAlpin, 91 of Magee, 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. Hugh Mike McAlpin (7/31/1933 – 5/22/2025)   Hugh Mike McAlpin, 91 of Magee, MS …

Death penalty opponents want Mississippi to stop execution on 79-year-old man on death row

Jordan, a 79-year-old Vietnam War veteran, is scheduled for execution on June 25th for a 1976 kidnapping and murder. Advocates argue that the death penalty is inhumane and does not deter crime, citing Jordan's remorse and exemplary prison record. …

SBA offering relief for Mississippi small businesses impacted by March weather

After buzzy campaign, theater-less Mississippi town that inspired ‘Sinners’ will finally get to see the film

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Clarksdale, Mississippi – which serves as inspiration for the setting of the Michael B. Jordan-starring film “Sinners” – does not have a local cineplex, but the city is finally getting a long-awaited screening. Warner Bros. …

After 32 years in office, Mississippi Senator announces retirement at 92

JACKSON, Miss. (WDAM) - A sharecroppers son, a Holiday Inn dishwasher, and a Mississippi State Senator - these are only a few titles 92-year-old Senator David L. Jordan has held. Jordan’s story is a reminder of what we all can accomplish with a little bit …

Mississippi city declares state of emergency following Baylor football player's death

The redshirt freshman was reportedly shot to death in his hometown on Wednesday. GREENVILLE, Mississippi — A Mississippi city has declared a state of emergency following the death of a Baylor football player. Redshirt freshman Alex Foster, a Baylor Bears …