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It may or may not be the biggest sporting event in Mississippi history, but we know for certain Ole Miss is hosting Tulane and you can sell your car and rent a room in Oxford. The Clevelands also discuss USM coaching vacancy, the high school championships and a whole lot more.
Stream all episodes here.
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3 months 2 weeks ago
It may or may not be the biggest sporting event in Mississippi history, but we know for certain Ole Miss is hosting Tulane and you can sell your car and rent a room in Oxford. The Clevelands also discuss USM coaching vacancy, the high school championships and a whole lot more.
Stream all episodes here.
By Rick Cleveland and Tyler Cleveland - Mississippi Today on
3 months 2 weeks ago
Dr. Rod Paige, interim president of Jackson State University, on the Gibbs-Green Plaza. Credit: Ashley F. G. Norwood, Mississippi Today
Paige, a Jackson State alumnus, also served as the university’s interim president from 2016 to 2017.
Rod Paige, a Mississippi native, lifetime educator and the first Black person to serve as U.S. education secretary, died Tuesday at his home in Texas.
His family announced his death in a statement but did not share the cause. Paige was 92.
By Devna Bose - Mississippi Today on
3 months 2 weeks ago
Dr. Rod Paige, interim president of Jackson State University, on the Gibbs-Green Plaza. Credit: Ashley F. G. Norwood, Mississippi Today
Paige, a Jackson State alumnus, also served as the university’s interim president from 2016 to 2017.
Rod Paige, a Mississippi native, lifetime educator and the first Black person to serve as U.S. education secretary, died Tuesday at his home in Texas.
His family announced his death in a statement but did not share the cause. Paige was 92.
By Devna Bose - Mississippi Today on
3 months 2 weeks ago
Dr. Rod Paige, interim president of Jackson State University, on the Gibbs-Green Plaza. Credit: Ashley F. G. Norwood, Mississippi Today
Paige, a Jackson State alumnus, also served as the university’s interim president from 2016 to 2017.
Rod Paige, a Mississippi native, lifetime educator and the first Black person to serve as U.S. education secretary, died Tuesday at his home in Texas.
His family announced his death in a statement but did not share the cause. Paige was 92.
By Devna Bose - Mississippi Today on
3 months 2 weeks ago
Dr. Rod Paige, interim president of Jackson State University, on the Gibbs-Green Plaza. Credit: Ashley F. G. Norwood, Mississippi Today
Paige, a Jackson State alumnus, also served as the university’s interim president from 2016 to 2017.
Rod Paige, a Mississippi native, lifetime educator and the first Black person to serve as U.S. education secretary, died Tuesday at his home in Texas.
His family announced his death in a statement but did not share the cause. Paige was 92.
By Devna Bose - Mississippi Today on
3 months 2 weeks ago
The longest bare-knuckle prizefight in history took place between John L. Sullivan and Jake Kilrain in an obscure location in south Mississippi.
Ole Miss will play host to Tulane in a first round college football playoffs game on Dec. 20 and some pundits already proclaim it the biggest, most important sports event to ever take place on Mississippi soil.
By Rick Cleveland - Mississippi Today on
3 months 2 weeks ago
The longest bare-knuckle prizefight in history took place between John L. Sullivan and Jake Kilrain in an obscure location in south Mississippi.
Ole Miss will play host to Tulane in a first round college football playoffs game on Dec. 20 and some pundits already proclaim it the biggest, most important sports event to ever take place on Mississippi soil.
By Rick Cleveland - Mississippi Today on
3 months 2 weeks ago
The longest bare-knuckle prizefight in history took place between John L. Sullivan and Jake Kilrain in an obscure location in south Mississippi.
Ole Miss will play host to Tulane in a first round college football playoffs game on Dec. 20 and some pundits already proclaim it the biggest, most important sports event to ever take place on Mississippi soil.
By Rick Cleveland - Mississippi Today on
3 months 2 weeks ago
The longest bare-knuckle prizefight in history took place between John L. Sullivan and Jake Kilrain in an obscure location in south Mississippi.
Ole Miss will play host to Tulane in a first round college football playoffs game on Dec. 20 and some pundits already proclaim it the biggest, most important sports event to ever take place on Mississippi soil.
By Rick Cleveland - Mississippi Today on
3 months 2 weeks ago
Attorney General Lynn Fitch listens as agenda items are discussed during the Mississippi Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council meeting at the Carroll Gartin Justice Building in Jackson, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
In one of her first public acknowledgements that Mississippi could improve its opioid settlement management, Attorney General Lynn Fitch wrote that the council would be reviewing its process and may use new services to better distribute the lawsuit dollars.
By Allen Siegler - Mississippi Today on
3 months 2 weeks ago
Attorney General Lynn Fitch listens as agenda items are discussed during the Mississippi Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council meeting at the Carroll Gartin Justice Building in Jackson, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
In one of her first public acknowledgements that Mississippi could improve its opioid settlement management, Attorney General Lynn Fitch wrote that the council would be reviewing its process and may use new services to better distribute the lawsuit dollars.
By Allen Siegler - Mississippi Today on
3 months 2 weeks ago
Attorney General Lynn Fitch listens as agenda items are discussed during the Mississippi Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council meeting at the Carroll Gartin Justice Building in Jackson, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
In one of her first public acknowledgements that Mississippi could improve its opioid settlement management, Attorney General Lynn Fitch wrote that the council would be reviewing its process and may use new services to better distribute the lawsuit dollars.
By Allen Siegler - Mississippi Today on
3 months 2 weeks ago
Attorney General Lynn Fitch listens as agenda items are discussed during the Mississippi Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council meeting at the Carroll Gartin Justice Building in Jackson, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
In one of her first public acknowledgements that Mississippi could improve its opioid settlement management, Attorney General Lynn Fitch wrote that the council would be reviewing its process and may use new services to better distribute the lawsuit dollars.
By Allen Siegler - Mississippi Today on
3 months 2 weeks ago
Newly elected state Sen. Johnny DuPree is no stranger to state politics. He was longtime mayor of Hattiesburg and is a former Democratic nominee for governor. He outlines issues he’ll tackle in his new job, and vows to keep his constituents informed of what’s happening at the Capitol.
By Geoff Pender and Taylor Vance - Mississippi Today on
3 months 2 weeks ago
Newly elected state Sen. Johnny DuPree is no stranger to state politics. He was longtime mayor of Hattiesburg and is a former Democratic nominee for governor. He outlines issues he’ll tackle in his new job, and vows to keep his constituents informed of what’s happening at the Capitol.
By Geoff Pender and Taylor Vance - Mississippi Today on
3 months 2 weeks ago
Newly elected state Sen. Johnny DuPree is no stranger to state politics. He was longtime mayor of Hattiesburg and is a former Democratic nominee for governor. He outlines issues he’ll tackle in his new job, and vows to keep his constituents informed of what’s happening at the Capitol.
By Geoff Pender and Taylor Vance - Mississippi Today on
3 months 2 weeks ago
Jackson is one of 18 new sites recently announced by former Vice President Kamala Harris for stops on her national book tour.
By Simeon Gates - Mississippi Today on
3 months 2 weeks ago
Jackson is one of 18 new sites recently announced by former Vice President Kamala Harris for stops on her national book tour.
By Simeon Gates - Mississippi Today on
3 months 2 weeks ago
State Auditor Shad White speaks during the Neshoba County Fair in Philadelphia, Miss., Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Punishing Lane Kiffin with legislation? ‘It’s not off the table. You can quote me on that,’ says Auditor Shad White
Mississippi Auditor Shad White is going on offense in 2026.
By Michael Goldberg - Mississippi Today on
