SUMMARY: The No. 14 Bulldogs achieved a 76-64 victory over Vanderbilt, improving to 14-1 overall and 2-0 in SEC play. Mississippi State dominated for most of the game, leading by as much as 22 points. Despite a late rally from Vanderbilt, the Bulldogs maintained composure and secured their eighth consecutive win. RJ Melendez led with a season-high 19 points, supported by Cameron Matthews with 16 and Claudell Harris Jr. with 13. Strong defensive efforts held Vanderbilt to 35.5% shooting, pivotal in the win. Next, Mississippi State will face Kentucky at home on Saturday, January 6.

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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Public Service Commission planned a show-cause hearing for Holly Springs concerning its utility services, prompted by customer complaints and alleged regulatory violations. Although the January 7 hearing was scheduled, Holly Springs requested a delay until after the 2025 legislative session due to a conflict involving its attorney. The state Supreme Court denied the delay, but Holly Springs sought a temporary restraining order. The commission criticized the city for a lack of cooperation and compliance with audits, noting HSUD’s poor performance and financial struggles. A new hearing date is yet to be set, as the situation continues to develop.

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SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” upon retaking office, a proposal reminiscent of a 2012 bill by Mississippi state Rep. Steve Holland. Holland’s proposal, intended as a spoof, faced backlash, especially from the Latino community. Trump praised the name’s “beautiful ring,” prompting U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to pledge support for legislation to enact the change. However, renaming the gulf poses significant challenges, including gaining consent from neighboring countries Mexico and Cuba, as well as the International Hydrographic Organization, making the proposal difficult to realize.

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