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Senate unanimously passes bill creating task force to curb domestic violence
SUMMARY: Senate Bill 2886, the “Mississippi Domestic Fatality Violence Review Team Law,” aims to address domestic violence by creating a statewide task force to investigate fatal and near-fatal incidents. Authored by Sen. Brice Wiggins, the bill establishes a coalition under the Department of Public Safety to improve responses to domestic violence. The task force will include at least five members, with representation across Mississippi’s racial, geographic, and economic diversity. The goal is to enhance early intervention and collaboration between law enforcement, judges, and community organizations. The bill is currently under review in the House Public Health Committee.
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Ole Miss linebacker Tyler Banks earns Chucky Mullins Courage Award
SUMMARY: Ole Miss linebacker Tyler Banks has been named the 2025 Chucky Mullins Courage Award winner and will wear the No. 38 jersey in honor of Mullins. Banks, a senior from Virginia and three-year letterwinner, is the 35th recipient of the award, which honors Mullins, who was paralyzed during a 1989 game and passed away in 1991. Head coach Lane Kiffin praised Banks for his perseverance, leadership, and dedication on and off the field. Banks has played in all 39 games since 2022, mainly on special teams, and serves on the SEC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. The award recognizes courage and determination.
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Mississippi joins the harvest for National Farmers Market Week. Here’s a list of local options
SUMMARY: Mississippi’s nearly 90 farmers markets are celebrating National Farmers Market Week with fresh produce, handmade goods, and community events. In Jackson, the Mississippi Farmers Market will host its first “Great American Farmers Market” on Aug. 9 with vendors, garden demonstrations, kids’ activities, and appearances by Miss Rodeo Mississippi and Miss Mississippi Watermelon Queen. Tupelo’s weekly “Four Hours of Fresh” market at The Depot features 32 local vendors, live music, and runs through Oct. 25. Ocean Springs Fresh Market offers coastal residents a European-style experience every Saturday, rain or shine, fostering community connections through food and conversation.
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2025-26 conference schedules released for Ole Miss, Mississippi State men’s basketball
SUMMARY: Ole Miss and Mississippi State men’s basketball programs have released their finalized SEC schedules for the 2025-26 season. Ole Miss, led by Chris Beard, begins conference play on Jan. 3 at Oklahoma, with notable games against rivals Mississippi State on Jan. 17 and Feb. 14. Mississippi State, coached by Chris Jans, opens on Jan. 3 at Texas, facing Ole Miss at home on Jan. 17. Both teams feature mostly new rosters, with Ole Miss adding transfers and freshmen, including French guard Ilias Kamardine, while Mississippi State retains star guard Josh Hubbard and welcomes several transfers. Nonconference schedules remain unannounced; games will air on SuperTalk Mississippi stations.
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