On This Day in 1997, Jeff Buckley’s Body Was Tragically Found in The Mississippi River After a Six Day Search

Before Jeff Buckley passed away at 30 years old, he graced the music scene with a velvet touch thanks to his sentimentally epic songs “Hallelujah”, “Lover, You Should’ve Come Over”, and “Grace”. Although, on this day, June 4, 1997, Buckley was confirmed …

Man accused of ‘touching himself inappropriately,’ taking pictures of children at Mississippi park

Mississippi State outfielder Michael O'Brien enters NCAA Transfer Portal

Mississippi State outfielder Michael O’Brien has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, On3 has learned. He’s spent the past two seasons with the Bulldogs. While O’Brien has flashed with his glove, his bat has left a bit to be desired in Starkville. Over the …

Mississippi Department of Health pushing for healthier future

Mississippi Department of Health pushing for healthier future Health officials meet up for the Healthy Mississippi Conference Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 2:57 PM CDT Jun 4, 2025 The Mississippi Department of Health kicked off its first …

First university in Mississippi, MSU offers Global Seal of Biliteracy

Contact: Sarah Nicholas STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures now offers the Global Seal of Biliteracy to MSU students, becoming the first university in Mississippi to sponsor the internationally …

Mississippi State baseball player Nolan Stevens enters NCAA transfer portal

Mississippi State baseball player Nolan Stevens entered the NCAA transfer portal, On3 has learned. The pitcher and fielder will look elsewhere after two seasons. Stevens later confirmed his intentions on Instagram. He thanked the program for his time in …

Betty Hall, 83, a resident of Chateau Pines Assisted Living in Brandon, Mississippi

Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward MageeNews.com a small commission – at no extra cost to you. Betty Hall, 83, a resident of Chateau Pines Assisted Living in Brandon, MS, passed away …

Gene Hackman Thriller 'Mississippi Burning' Now Streaming on Prime Video

In light of the recent passing of acclaimed actor Gene Hackman, now is as good a time as any to look back at his filmography and less-discussed works. The 1988 film Mississippi Burning is one such project that needs to be seen by both fans of the actor and …

St. James Parish detectives continue their search for a missing Mississippi man last seen in 2020

St. James Sheriff's Office searching for missing Mississippi man last seen in 2020 Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 12:37 PM CDT Jun 4, 2025 INVESTIGATED AS AN ACT OF TERRORISM. 1217 AND BACK HERE AT HOME, WE’RE STARTING TO SEE THOSE …

Boater identified after body recovered from Mississippi River near Savanna

Authorities have confirmed that a body recovered from the Mississippi River near Savanna is that of a missing boater who disappeared after a May 31 accident. SAVANNA, Ill. — Authorities have identified a boater who went missing Saturday, May 31, near …