SUMMARY: Ahead of SEC Media Days, reporters have predicted Alabama as the favorite to win the SEC men‘s basketball title after their historic Final Four run last year. Ole Miss and Mississippi State are expected to finish at No. 9 and No. 10, respectively, highlighting the conference’s depth. The AP preseason poll ranks Ole Miss at No. 24 nationally, while Mississippi State received six votes. Alabama’s Mark Sears is favored for SEC Player of the Year, joined on the first team by notable players from other teams. Ole Miss’ Matthew Murrell and MSU’s Josh Hubbard made the second team. The season starts on November 4.

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SUMMARY: As Halloween approaches, a study by Instacart reveals that Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups have surpassed candy corn to become Mississippi’s favorite Halloween candy. The findings indicate that Mississippians, along with residents from 39 other states, prefer Reese’s over any other candy. Additionally, chocolate is highly favored, with Hershey’s Milk Chocolate also being popular, especially in Mississippi, which ranks among the states purchasing it more than the national average. Nationally, 83% of Americans plan to buy fun-size assorted candies, and 76% enjoy celebrating Halloween, highlighting the holiday‘s widespread appeal.

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SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves announced that Mississippi is sending additional resources to North Carolina following Hurricane Helene, which caused significant damage and flooding. This week, 22 Mississippi Highway Patrol officers and 25 from the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks will assist with search and rescue and traffic control efforts. Helene caused over 250 deaths, with a significant number in North Carolina, and many people remain missing. Mississippi has previously deployed National Guard members, rescue and engineering teams, helicopters, and generators to assist various states affected by the hurricanes, alongside local utility efforts and community fundraisers for relief.

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