First-place Crushers win fourth in a row, 2-1 over Mississippi

Darrien Ragins pitched seven shutout innings, and the Crushers finished a three-game sweep of visiting Mississippi, 2-1, on July 27. Lake Erie won its fourth game in a row in improving to 36-27. The Crushers maintained their first-place standing in the …

MSU’s Anthony Revises Mississippi History Textbook for Students

The Gazebo Gazette MISSISSIPPI STATE (GG) — As students return to classrooms this fall, a new textbook revised by a Mississippi State veteran educator sheds new light on the Magnolia State’s history. Kenneth Anthony, professor and head of MSU’s Department …

The Hidden Risk of a Broken Alarm System—and Why a Fire Watch Guard Is Legally Required in Mississippi

When it comes to fire safety, we often focus on visible risks—open flames, flammable materials, or faulty wiring. But one of the most dangerous and frequently overlooked hazards isn’t something you can see or smell. It’s silence. The silence of a fire …

2026 offensive lineman Camron Thompson details Mississippi State decision

The past few weeks on the recruiting trail have proven to be eventful for Jenkins (Ga.) High School’s Camron Thompson. On Sunday afternoon, the 2026 offensive lineman and Rivals three-star prospect capped off those recent events by joining Mississippi …

2026 IOL Camron Thompson commits to Mississippi State: ‘The environment is so magical in Starkville’

Savannah (Ga.) Jenkins three-star interior offensive lineman Camron Thompson received offers from 25 schools. One of those programs is Mississippi State and the Bulldogs offered him earlier this summer after his performance at a camp.   Since then, head …

Hybar boss has big plans for new Mississippi County plant

More than a decade ago, a group of businessmen in the steel industry decided to embark on an ambitious plan. They decided to build a steel mill in southern Mississippi County on the Arkansas River near Osceola. Big River Steel (BRS) opened in 2017, and a …

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First-place Crushers win third in a row, 7-2, over Mississippi

Center fielder Dario Gomez hit an RBI double and a solo home run to help the Crushers past Mississippi, 7-2, on July 26 in Avon. Gomez’s home run was his second in three days. He finished with three hits and now has four doubles, five home runs and 27 RBI …

Gulf Coast Big Rig Truck Show rolls into the Mississippi Coast Coliseum for 10th year

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - The Mississippi Coast Coliseum is roaring with horsepower this weekend as the Gulf Coast Big Rig Truck Show celebrates its 10th anniversary. Nearly 100 big rigs from across the region are on display—ranging from hard-working highway …

‘That’s who we are’; Mississippi Natural Hair Expo embraces Black culture

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - It’s no secret that the hair on our heads varies by culture, and for some, it’s a journey to embracing that natural look. According to a 2023 study, Black women spend nine times more on ethnic hair products than non-Black customers — …