SUMMARY: Ole Miss head basketball coach Chris Beard received the 2025 Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year award after leading the Rebels to their second Sweet 16 appearance and first in 25 years, finishing the season with a 24-12 record. After a stronger second season, Beard enhanced his veteran roster with talented transfers. Ole Miss achieved its best SEC record in six years, including wins over top-ranked teams Alabama and Tennessee. Despite a narrow loss to Michigan State in the NCAA tournament, Beard is already engaging with top prospects in the transfer portal, aiming for continued success.

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SUMMARY: As the college baseball season progresses, Ole Miss and Southern Miss are performing well, while Mississippi State struggles. Ole Miss (21-6, 6-3 SEC) aims for its first NCAA Tournament since its 2022 title, winning two of three from Florida. Southern Miss (20-8, 7-2 Sun Belt) leads its conference after winning a series against South Alabama. In contrast, Mississippi State (16-12, 1-8 SEC) faces challenges, tying its worst conference start in history after a sweep by No. 8 LSU. The Bulldogs seek recovery with upcoming games against Memphis and South Carolina, while Ole Miss prepares for Jackson State and Kentucky.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi lawmakers are struggling to finalize a budget for the state government after missing deadlines for funding that begins July 1, 2025. While the Senate convened for negotiations over the weekend, House Speaker Jason White allowed House members to leave, advocating for early budget discussions to ensure transparency and thorough review. Senate leaders criticized this decision, claiming it jeopardizes state services and accusing the House of delaying negotiations, as they sought agreement on around 70 budget-related bills. The failure to agree has led to two funding options: extending the current session or calling a costly special session.

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