United Methodist court warns Mississippi Conference not to allow churches to leave with property

The top court of the United Methodist Church has struck down a practice in Mississippi that was allowing churches to leave the denomination with property. The United Methodist Judicial Court backed up its previous ruling last year that closing a church …

Man missing from Louisville area since 2022 identified as body found in Mississippi River

Remains found in the Mississippi River in Missouri in June 2022 have been identified as Robert Eaton, 26, of Elizabeth, Indiana. Eaton was last seen in February 2022 at Caesars Southern Indiana Casino. Southeast Missouri State University assisted in …

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 …

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 …

Interview: The Great Mississippi June Bug Concert set for June 7 in Oxford

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 …