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Control of U.S. Senate may hinge on possible Mississippi runoff

Control of U.S. Senate may hinge on possible Mississippi runoff

By Sharon Bernstein (Reuters) - A crowded U.S. Senate race in Republican stronghold Mississippi could set the stage for weeks of uncertainty over which party ends up controlling the upper chamber of Congress after the Nov. 6 elections. Two Republicans and two Democrats are contesting a special election to serve out the remainder of retired Republican Senator Thad Cochran's term. Under state law, if no one gets 50 percent of the vote, the top two candidates regardless of party affiliation will go to a Nov. 27 runoff. It is a scenario that could ... Read more

Feeling Lucky: Win A Weekend Stay in "The Frunker" to Keep B

"For those suffering from paraskevidekatriaphobia, Friday the 13 th is a day they wish they could sleep through – until now," said Frances Allen, President & CEO of Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. "We wanted to help alleviate this friggatriskai ... Read more

Folsom's Penelope Oliver Makes List Of Presidential Scholars

The United States Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has announced the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars and Folsom resident Penelope Oliver is amongst the list of 161 high school seniors being recognized for their accomplishments in academics, the ... Read more

Get ready, Caniacs! Raising Cane's is finally coming to the

A beloved fast-food chicken chain is finally coming to the Mid-South.

After years of pleas from chicken tender lovers, Raising Cane's is opening a location in DeSoto County. It will be at 357 Goodman Road in Southaven, inside a closed O' ... Read more

The Smashing Pumpkins Announce New Guitarist Kiki Wong

Photo: Paul Elledge The Smashing Pumpkins have revealed their new guitarist. At the start of 2024, the legendary alt-rock band announced that they were looking for a new guitarist after long-time member Jeff Schroeder decided to part ways with the group, having been part of the band since 2006. After posting a wanted ad for a new shredder, and reviewing over 10,000 applications and auditions for the position, The Smashing Pumpkins have revealed that Los Angeles-based six-stringer Kiki Wong will join them on the road for their upcoming dates. Wr ... Read more

Two Boston Red Sox Prospects Named Player of the Week

Blaze Jordan Career

Jordan was drafted by the Red Sox in the third round of the 2020 MLB Amateur Draft out of the DeSoto Central High School in Southaven, Mississippi. In his first season in the system, he played for the Red Sox rookie b ... Read more

AEW Wrestling comes to Southaven in July

A night at an All Elite Wrestling show is packed with action. Boasting an impressive roster of diverse male and female wrestlers, All Elite Wrestling features a wide variety of wrestling styles and twist-filled plots. A typical AEW night involves bei ... Read more

Area University Scholars Honored At UT Martin

Photo: UT Martin students were honored for completing the University Scholars program. A recognition event was held before the 10 a.m. commencement ceremony with faculty members, family and friends gathered in the Holland McCombs Center. Pictured fol ... Read more