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The annual memorial run honoring Rick Haggard will take place on Saturday, August 29, 2026.

Several Driver Service Bureau stations are facing temporary software disruptions, but operations are expected to resume normalcy shortly, officials say.

Mississippi is accepting applications for its Capitol Police Cadet Class 71 through August 29. Interested individuals can apply online.

The ATH Tigers celebrated several memorable wins during the 2025-26 school year, including a dramatic comeback in baseball and victories over future region champions.

Mississippi’s Deer Management Assistance Program, the first of its kind in the U.S., has become a model for effective deer management, involving sportsmen directly in data collection and herd management.

The Missouri Department of Conservation has opened applications for the 2026 WMA draw hunts, offering opportunities for deer, early teal, rabbit, and dove. Applications close Aug. 15, 2026.

A new episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast discusses how hunting and fishing licenses support wildlife conservation efforts in Mississippi.

An official will conduct a press conference at 11 a.m. to discuss the agenda of today’s special legislative session. The event will be streamed live on Facebook.

Baldwyn School District has published its school supply lists for kindergarten through eighth grade for the 2026-27 school year, available for download and printing.

Gabriel Girner, 24, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in connection with the death of his three-month-old daughter and was sentenced to life in prison without parole.