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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (THN News) As reported by NBC News, more information is emerging regarding the incident that reportedly may have factored into the Raiders’ decision to release defensive tackle Christian Wilkins. Whether or not the information is accurate remains to be seen. Appearing Monday on Pat McAfee’s show, ESPN’s Adam Schefter said that Wilkins “playfully went to kiss a teammate on top of his head,” and that the player took offense to it. Schefter added that this is the story that has been the subject of speculation and “dancing around.” If the up-or-down, yes-or-no question is whether Wilkins “allegedly, playfully kiss[ing] a teammate on the head” is the thing that is going around the NFL as to the “incident” that may have happened, that’s definitely not the case. While Schefter’s report could be the accurate and definitive explanation as to what actually happened, the version/speculation/rumor that has been making the rounds on the NFL grapevine regarding Wilkins and a teammate isn’t that Wilkins kissed a teammate on the head. Schefter has since published an article about it. He reports that the incident happened last week, in a team meeting room. One source said that the interaction was “playful.” The teammate nevertheless objected, filing a report with the team’s H.R. department. Schefter also adds this new wrinkle. The Raiders voided the $35.2 million in remaining guarantees on Wilkins’s deal on June 4. The NFL Players Association filed a grievance on Wilkins’s behalf on Thursday. That same day, Wilkins was released with, per Schefter, the designation of terminated vested veteran.

CLEVELAND, Miss. (THN News) - Delta State University Football is almost here! This season is so important for historical reason. Head Coach Todd Cooley is only 2 wins away from breaking teh record for the most wins in Delta State Football history. The season kickoff with the season an exciting season opener Thursday Night Game against Central Missouri on August 28 th  at 6:00 p.m. Delta State fans definitely don't want to miss all of the fun and excitement on September 6 th  for the 40 th  Pig Pickin' Game as Delta State face off against North Greenville at 6:00 p.m. Then, on October 18 Delta State fans and alumni pack out the stadium for this year's Homecoming game against D2 Newcomer Ferrum at 1:00 p.m. The final home game will be against the Preseason GSC Favorites West Florida on Saturday November 1, 2025.

POPLARVILLE, Miss. (THN News) — Thirty one days remain until the 2025 Pearl River football season begins, and the Wildcats are excited to announce their schedule. After spending the last two seasons heavily on the road, the Wildcats will have five home games in 2025. The Wildcats open the first two weeks of the 2025 campaign in the friendly confines of Dobie Holden Stadium, hosting reigning MACCC Champion Northwest Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. and Itawamba Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. Pearl River goes on the road to start South Division play, traveling to Summit Sept. 11 to square off with Southwest. Another two-game home stand follows as East Central makes the trip to Poplarville Sept.18, and archrival Gulf Coast comes to town Sept. 25. The contest against the Bulldogs will serve as Pearl River's Sophomore Day. The bye week returns for a second straight season and will take place Oct. 2. PRCC heads to Wesson Oct. 9 to take on Copiah-Lincoln before making its first trip to Scooba since 2019 to take on the Lions Oct. 16. The Wildcats will wrap up the 2025 home slate by welcoming Hinds to Dobie Holden Stadium for Homecoming on Oct. 23. Pearl River closes out the season on the road against rival Jones College Oct. 30. ABOUT THE WILDCATS The 2025 season will be the sixth under the direction of head coach Seth Smith. The team took major strides on offense last season, improving from 257 yards per game to 328.9 yards per game. The Wildcats also averaged 19.4 points per game — nearly a six-point improvement from the previous year. The Wildcats return a large portion of a defensive unit that racked up 11 sacks, 64 tackles for loss, 10 fumble recoveries and six interceptions a season ago. TICKETS Season ticket holders should have received an email to renew their tickets. Additional ticketing information will be announced soon and will be available at PRCCAthletics.com/Tickets. HOW TO WATCH The Wildcats livestream all games for FREE at PRCCMedia.com/Gol d. Fans who have Roku, Amazon Fire or Apple TV devices can also watch the Wildcat broadcasts by downloading the "Pearl River CC" channel from their app stores. All games will also be available at WRJWRadio.com. HOW YOU CAN HELP The Wildcat football program has re-launched the Golden Gridiron Club for the 2025 season. The club offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities for any organization or fan who wants to support the PRCC football program. For more information, visit PRCCAthletics.com/GoldenGridironClub or email DLSmith@prcc.edu.

HATTIESBURG, Miss (THN News) - Prepare for extreme heat starting Monday, July 28th at 10:00am. The warning stays in effect until Tuesday Night at 8:00pm. Monday is sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the morning. Then Monday Night is mostly clear, with a low around 77. Calm wind. Tuesday, there's a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Tuesday Night is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

MOBILE, Ala (THN News)- Tony Vance, the former Hattiesburg High School Head Football Coach is the new Offensive Coordiantor and Quarterbacks Coach at a local high school in Alabama. Tony was hired by Theodore High School in Mobile, Alabama to work with their quarterbacks and to run their offense. Tony said in a statement, “Proud to announce that I have accepted a position at Theodore High School in Mobile, Alabama as Offensive Coordinator and QBs Coach. Thankful to head coach Steve Mask and the entire Bobcat family for this opportunity and welcoming me.” This is a developing story. More updates soon.

Celebrity chef and Food Network star Anne Burrell's cause of death has been revealed as first reported by USA Today. The 55-year-old TV personality was found dead June 17, and the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City ruled the manner of death as suicide, according to a statement shared July 24 with USA TODAY. Burrell's cause of death was acute intoxication due to the combined effects of diphenhydramine, ethanol, cetirizine and amphetamine, the medical examiner determined. The spunky Food Network contributor, recognized for her platinum blonde hairdo and fiery but joyful disposition, made her debut in 2005 on the culinary channel's cutthroat competition series "Iron Chef America." Later, Burrell rapidly became a mainstay as host of "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef" and most famously "Worst Cooks in America."

HATTIESBURG, Miss (THN News) Hulk Hogan, the star who took professional wrestling to the national mainstream and became the biggest money-making draw in the history of the industry, died Thursday at the age of 71, Florida police and the WWE said Thursday. In Clearwater, Florida, authorities responded to a call Thursday morning about a cardiac arrest. Hogan was pronounced dead at a hospital, police said in a statement on Facebook . "There were no signs of foul play or suspicious activity," Maj. Nate Burnside told reporters. WWE posted a note on X saying it was saddened to learn the WWE Hall of Famer has died. "One of pop culture's most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan's family, friends, and fans," it said.

MENDENHALL, Miss (THN News) One of the most talented athletes in Mississippi, 3 Star Athlete Montavis Hobbs, is staying in Mississippi and has committed to attending East Central Community College this fall. 3 star athlete Montavis Hobbs playing basketball. The 6’7 sports star from Mendenhall High School is 175 pounds full of talent, as he plays both basketball and baseball. Yes, he’s a true athlete. It’s also rumored that he will be signing a 6 figure contract with a local NIL Collective this fall, showing how talented he is both on and off the court. 3 star athlete Montavis Hobbs playing baseball. Although his pitching tops out at a whopping speed of 89 mph, he actually loves basketball a tab bit more which is why none of his talent will be wasted as he’ll be playing both basketball and baseball at East Central. Montavis, who is mostly called Pooh by close friends and family, talked about how much he values family. “My family means the world to me!” His family is perhaps his biggest motivation. He also gave a shoutout to his school where he really fell in love with sports, “School means the world to me because without school it wouldn’t be sports; not saying I’m going just because of sports, it’s just sports makes school better overall!” the state basketball all-star explained. Although he’s single, he’s not really ready to mingle. Instead, he’s locked in ready for college. “I want to excel in the classroom & also on the court & on the field.” Yes, Pooh is very attractive. But despite being tall, slim and handsome, which is what every college girl dreams of, not to mention being smart but also humble, he’s got his mind on his books. “I’m ready to achieve my associate degree!” His own passion to be great is without question his biggest inspiration of all. “I wake up and keep pushing, grinding; trying to make a better opportunity for myself and for the loved ones around me,” says the 3 Star High School Dual Threat Star. Montavis is a talented athlete with a very bright future ahead of him who’s taking his Mendenhall raised skills & talent to East Central, choosing to stay home in Mississippi.

PALO ALTO, CA  (THN News) – Today,  SmartNews , a global leader in news discovery, released a comprehensive ranking of the smartest and most news-obsessed cities in Mississippi.  SmartNews identified the 999 smartest cities in America, based on per capita daily news consumption, and found that the smartest city in Mississippi is Blue Springs. The full list of the Smartest Cities in America can be found on the  SmartNews website .  Smartest Cities in Mississippi Blue Springs  Biloxi  Clinton  Gulfport  Jackson  Vicksburg  Hattiesburg  Southaven  Olive Branch  “Mississippi has some of the most intelligent people in the country,” said Jason Alderman of SmartNews. “There has long been a friendly rivalry between the cities in Mississippi about which is the smartest, and now SmartNews has settled the debate with this definitive list.”

SENATOBIA, Miss (THN News) Master Magician Lance Burton & Friends are ready to amaze Mississippi when they come to Northwest Mississippi College's Heindl Center for the Performing Arts on August 23, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Burton has been amazing audiences over 30 years. Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, Burton took the world by storm after appearing on the Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson on October 28, 1981, where he did a 12-minute routine. That was the first of 10 appearances that Burton made while Carson was host. During his career, he completed 15,000 shows. His first job in Las Vegas was a featured act in "The Folies Bergere" at the Tropicana Hotel, a job he was at for 9 years. In 1991, his own show opened at the Hacienda Hotel before becoming the first entertainer to have a theatre named after him in 1996 at the Monte Carlo Hotel. Mostly retired now, Burton still takes on some shows around the United States and the World. "We are so excited to kick off our magical Fall 2025 season with actual magic on our stage from legendary Master Magician Lance Burton," said Dr. Blake Bostick. "Widely considered to be the greatest stage magician of the past century, Lance Burton has been mesmerizing audiences for decades with his mind-blowing illusions and masterful sleight of hand. He has performed fifteen thousand shows for over fifteen million fans, primarily through his residency shows in Las Vegas, as well as numerous TV specials and appearances. Lance has been named the Best Stage Magician and twice named Magician of the Year from the Academy of Magical Arts, he was voted the best magician in Las Vegas 18 years in a row, and he performed for President Ronald Regan and Queen Elizabeth. And now you have the chance to see Master Magician Lance Burton along with his friends right here in Senatobia." To learn more about the Heindl Center or purchase tickets, please visit heindlcenter.org

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (THN News) - The Hattiesburg City Council met Tuesday, June 17, 2025 to vote on the things they discussed on Monday, June 16, 2025, including two important decisions that directly affected the African American community, which has the largest population in the city. The council came together and voted unanimously on both Mt. Carmel Church and Eric Boney, in a 5-0 decision, after the community came together showed their support. "I'm happy there was a unanimous 5-0 vote to table Mt. Carmel situation and to extend our contract with Medical Analysis for our City Employee Clinic!" said City of Hattiesburg Councilman Nick Brown. Councilman Brown, who represents the largest population of African Americans in Hattiesburg, was excited about the unity the council showed after listening to the citizens at Monday's council meeting. Brown added, "This shows that we can come together, black, white, democrats and republicans to make collective decisions for the betterment of our community and citizens." Eric Boney won the Ward 2 City Council seat in this year's municipal election. However, city officials said there was a conflict of interest as his wife is the manger of the City of Hattiesburg Employee Clinic, serving as the city's nurse practitioner which meant Eric or his wife needed to step down from their position. Removing Eric from office meant throwing away 100's of citizen's votes, something Mayor Toby Barker wasn't prepared to do. Instead, Mayor Barker requested the City Council approve a 12 year extension before Councilman Elect Eric Boney takes office to avoid any future conflict of interest. Eric's wife technically doesn't work for the City of Hattiesburg, but for Medical Analysis, a private contractor who the city outsources it's medial services to. The city council approved the extension by voting 5-0. Several community stake holders and leaders publicly showed their support for longtime Civil Rights Leader Reverend Kenneth Fairly and The Mt. Carmel Church at Monday's council meeting, strongly pushing back from Urban Planning & Development Director Wiley Quinn's request that The City of Hattiesburg declare the church a public nuisance and tear it down as a result of the damages the church has received from past tornados and storms. Leaders included the Reverend Reggie Woullard, Pastor of Shady Grove Baptist Church who also serves on Forrest General Hospital Board of Directors, his brother, Forrest County Board of Supervisors Vice President Rod Woullard, former Hattiesburg High School Football Head Coach Pastor Clemon Ector who pastors the New Seasons Baptist Church, Pastor Robert Johnson of The Real Life Church, & others community members who all spoke on how important Mt. Carmel has impacted their lives and what the church means to the community. Councilman Brown also spoke out against tearing down Mt. Carmel Church and pushed back against Director Wiley in Monday's meeting. After Tuesday's 5-0 vote not to take any action against Mt. Carmel, Councilman Brown was grateful and hopeful. "I'm hopeful that as a city we do all we can legally to help Mt. Carmel ministries in restoring their structure. This organization has been a pillar in our community for decades and what we can't do is turn our backs on them." Pastor Fairly spoke directly to Mayor Barker and members of the City Council saying it's time we come together and put aside our political differences. "We are one Hattiesburg. All of us are Hattiesburg. It's time we come together." Obviously, the council agreed. The council put off making any decision in regards to Mt. Carmel Church for 90 days, giving the church time to start implementing their own plans of improvements to their property.

HATTIESBURG, Miss (THN News) - A lady was found unresponsive in the kitchen of her home, according to family. Law enforcement was on the scene in the Quarters Community where a lady later identified by her family as Jennifer Renee Coleman was found deceased. According to local officials, it appears she’s been unresponsive for some time. Forrest County Coroner Lisa Klem confirmed the incident. “The victim was found unresponsive and appears to have been unresponsive for an extended period of time.” “At this time her death is being ruled undetermined pending an official autopsy from the state crime lab,” according to Coroner Klem. An earlier statement by The Hattiesburg News that stated the death was the result of a murder or domestic violence was incorrect. A spokesperson from The HMG Firm, the parent company that owns The Hattiesburg News, issued a rare recant and full apology. “An earlier statement that said the coroner said domestic violence may be the reason for the death of the victim in the Quarter’s Community is not true neither is there any evidence of foul play. If our company has offended anyone with this misinformation we sincerely apologize. Our hearts and prayers are with the entire Coleman Family during this difficult time,” the firm spokesperson said.