Bribery and conspiracy charges against the mayor are the latest shock to Mississippi’s capital, where a federally appointed official is running the water system after it nearly collapsed and state police are patrolling parts of the majority-Black city because of white legislators’ concerns about crime.

Despite a tough loss at Neyland Stadium, Mississippi State football demonstrates progress in some areas. Here’s what went right for the Bulldogs.

Mississippi State had used its remaining timeouts on defense before holding Tennessee to a field goal, so the Bulldogs had a tall task in front of them

No. 6 Tennessee (8-1, 5-1 SEC) defeated Mississippi State (2-8, 0-6 SEC), 33-14, on Saturday at Neyland Stadium. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll. "Another SEC win, a good win, proud of the way the guys played for four quarters,