Ole Miss rose to No. 6 in the College Football Playoff rankings after a strong start under new coaching.

Amtrak's Mardi Gras Service, launched in August 2025, drew over 46,000 passengers in 108 days, exceeding projections by more than double.

Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss for LSU, sparking debate over loyalty after a viral "housewife" metaphor.

An 18-year-old missing from Gulfport, Mississippi, was found safe in Pass Christian on December 2, 2025.

D.C. leads U.S. in hair-loss drug prescriptions, with major disparities tied to income, insurance, and region.

A man sentenced to 40 years for killing gay Ole Miss student Jay Lee in 2022, whose body was found in 2025.

BWC Terminals broke ground on a $316 million fuel storage facility in Pascagoula, Mississippi, on December 2, 2025, with plans to store up to 5 million barrels of fuel and create 25 high-wage jobs.

Thirteen states and D.C. now offer paid family and medical leave, with Tennessee adding end-of-life care and others expanding coverage.

Mississippi’s 2026 budget proposal, with tax hikes on income and capital gains, sparks backlash over fears of harming investment and savings.

The menhaden industry proposes a science-based buffer plan to balance fishing jobs, conservation, and ecosystem health.