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Mississippi State overjoyed to see Hogs on their schedule
Following the three-game gauntlet Mississippi State has endured, the Bulldogs are licking their chops with Arkansas coming to town. The Razorbacks won’t be a pushover but MSU players and fans know this is their best chance to win in the last month.
Blasphemy, you say? Hardly, I argue. Facts are facts and here are the last three opponents for Mississippi State: at Texas, at Georgia at home against Texas A&M. Those three are ranked Nos. 5, 2 and 14 this week.
That’d be a tough stretch for the Dallas Cowboys to endure. Of course, the Cowboys — a beloved team for many fans throughout the Land of Opportunity and owned by Arkansas native and former Razorback Jerry Jones — might have trouble winning the salty Southeastern Conference.
The SEC standings find A&M and LSU as the lone unbeatens in league play, with that little argument over who is best to be settled Saturday in the home of the Aggies. Five teams in the SEC have a single setback and three more have two, including Arkansas.
While the Hogs hope to finish in the top half of the league, Georgia has higher hopes, like winning another national title. The Dawgs proved how good they can be by waltzing into Longhorn-land last Saturday and thoroughly dominating then-No. 1 Texas, 30-15.
That’s got to make Mississippi State feel kind of good, even though the Bulldogs were kicked around a bit while losing 35-13 in Austin. Then, State hung tough the next week before falling 31-21 at Georgia in the ‘Dog eat ‘Dog game. In beautiful downtown Starkville last Saturday, the Aggies worked hard to escape with a 34-24 victory.
Clearly, MSU has seen the best college football has to offer this season. The Bulldogs have seemingly been toughened by that task, so surely the Razorbacks don’t strike fear in the hearts and minds of Starkvegas’ finest warriors.
Still, the Hogs get more respect from the oddsmakers, despite their ugly 34-10 home loss to No. 8 LSU on Saturday. Arkansas is a touchdown favorite for the 11:45 a.m. kickoff in Starkville. It’ll be televised on the SEC Network.
“This road game is big for us and we usually play pretty good on the road,” Arkansas coach Sam Pittman said during Monday’s press conference. The Hogs did outplay Oklahoma State and Auburn, winning the second of those.
What’s worrisome to Pittman, though, is how the Hogs lost to LSU. In his words: “We got handled physically from the start.” Since Pittman also said Mississippi State is a “very physical football team,” it stands to reason the Razorbacks better strap their helmets on tight if they expect to come away with a victory.
To most fans, MSU’s 1-6 record makes them little cause for concern. Georgia and A&M would argue otherwise. The Bulldogs’ only win was the opener, 56-7 against Eastern Kentucky.
Most embarrassing loss for the Bulldogs is the 41-17 whipping they took at home from Toledo. The Rockets led 28-3 at halftime. Toledo boasts a 5-2 record, 2-1 in the mighty Mid-American Conference.
“Ever since the Toledo game, I think they’ve just gotten better and better,” Pittman said of MSU. “They had some breakdowns and given up some scores and you don’t see that happening now. They fly to the football.”
Then, the ominous part from Pittman: “They’re a very physical football team.” Since the head Hog felt his team got pushed around by LSU — an admittedly brutish bunch on both sides of the line — it stands to reason that Pittman might not sleep well this week.
More cause for concern: the bad guys have won the last two in ‘Dogs versus Hogs. MSU is seemingly gaining its footing after the slow start under first-year coach Jeff Lebby. But the Bulldogs still haven’t proved they can beat a good football team.
Question remains whether Arkansas is a good football team or not. The Razorbacks are 4-3 overall, 2-2 in the SEC. They’ve shown flashes of greatness but commit too many turnovers: minus-8 in that department in their three losses.
The Hogs have been impressive on defense at times, explosive on offense, but woefully inconsistent. Still, they’ve accomplished one huge task that Mississippi State has not: they’ve beaten a really good team.
That happened two games ago when the Hogs upset then-No. 4 Tennessee, currently ranked seventh in the AP poll after knocking off Alabama last weekend. The Hogs did not get pushed around in that game against the Vols. They controlled the line of scrimmage from both sides for three quarters and gave notice they were a team to be feared.
Is that still the case just a few weeks later? We’ll know after Saturday’s scrap in the noisy and annoying Cowbell Land of college football when the Hogs and ‘Dogs settle their business for 2024.
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MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) – A 10-year-old girl is seriously injured following a UTV crash on Friday, June 26.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s crash report, a 10-year-old girl from Sikeston was driving a UTV southbound on Levee Road, 11 miles east of East Prairie.
MSHP said the crash occurred around 11 a.m. as the vehicle travelled off the left side of the roadway, returned to the road and then overturned.
The girl was taken by ambulance to a hospital in Cape Girardeau for serious injuries.
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IRS raises 401(k) contribution limits for 2026
IRS increases 401(k) and catch-up contribution limits for 2026, allowing workers to save up to $32,500 for retirement.
Many Americans worry their retirement savings won’t last — and a new report suggests that fear may be justified in Mississippi.
Surveys have shown that Americans fear running out of money in retirement more than they fear death itself. People are living longer, which means retirement lasts longer, and retirement costs are rising.
A new report from CareScout, the long-term care network, finds that the average American at age 65 faces a retirement shortfall of $109,000. That’s the difference between how much income they can expect, from Social Security, savings and other sources, and how much they should plan to spend on the expenses of daily life.
American retirees are likely to outlive their savings in 41 states, according to the data.
The report draws on state-level estimates of life expectancy at age 65 (16 to 20 years, more or less, depending on the state), average retirement benefits, median net worth and expected retirement expenses.
How likely are you to outlive your retirement savings in Mississippi? Here’s what we know about life expectancy, expenses and how much retiring here costs.
Mississippi retirees face a $160K savings gap
The average Mississippi senior can expect about $682,000 in expenses and $521,000 in income in retirement. Projected shortfall: $160,000.
It’s the 13th-largest shortfall in the U.S.
The state has some of the most affordable food costs and home prices in the country, but overall wages are also much lower than the national average.
What’s a realistic retirement age in Mississippi?
Nasdaq studied realistic retirement numbers for each state. For Mississippi, they determined that a realistic retirement age is 61 and recommend having at least $764,676 saved.
Mississippi residents aren’t taxed on income from:
- Social Security benefits
- IRAs
- 401(k)s
- Pensions
- Military benefits
The state income tax is also being phased out.
How long Mississippians live after age 65
Mississippi ranked next-to-last for life expectancy in a CDC list of all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Data from 2022 is the newest available.
The Magnolia State had an average life expectancy of 72.6 years.
For men, Mississippi ranked 51st at 69.5 years. Women ranked 50th with an average life expectancy of 75.7.
At age 65, people in Mississippi are expected to live another 16.7 years, on average. It’s about 15.3 years for men and 17.9 years for women.
Retirement may last longer than you think
American life expectancy is about 79 years. By the time you reach retirement, however, you can expect to live longer than the overall life expectancy figure suggests. A woman of 70, for example, can expect to live to 87.
Many older Americans don’t know how long their own retirement is going to last: in other words, how long they are going to live.
Longevity literacy matters in retirement planning. If your retirement budget assumes you will live to 75, and you make it to 95, you will probably run out of money.
How to make your retirement savings last
Don’t want to outlive your savings? Here are some tips from the experts.
Ways to grow your retirement account faster
One surefire way to build retirement savings is to make aggressive contributions to a workplace retirement account.
The most successful retirement savers typically start saving early, contribute at least 10% of their income to a 401(k)-type account, and save continuously until they retire.
And try not to raid your retirement savings for a household expense. Instead, open an emergency savings account.
How timing Social Security affects your monthly check
The longer you wait to claim Social Security, the larger your monthly benefit checks will be.
Based on the longevity figures above, you’re generally better off claiming Social Security later in life, if you can afford to wait. Ideally, wait until age 70, when your monthly benefit maxes out.
In a 2025 story, USA TODAY explained the math behind that rule of thumb.
Mississippi cities certified for retirement living
There are 13 cities and towns in the Mississippi Hometown Retirement Program, also known as Welcome Home Mississippi.
The program encourages more people to retire in the Magnolia State. It uses no state income tax on retirement income, a tax exemption on the first $75,000 of a home’s true value and no state gift or inheritance taxes as selling points.
Certified cities “maintain high standards and boast many of the qualities and amenities retirees often seek when choosing a retirement destination,” according to the Welcome Home website.
Cities in the program include:
Daniel de Visé covers personal finance for USA Today and writes the Daily Money newsletter.
Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with USA TODAY Network. Email her at bbolden@usatodayco.com.
Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 25, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from June 25 drawing
01-06-09-13-23
Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from June 25 drawing
Midday: 3-3-8, FB: 5
Evening: 4-0-8, FB: 7
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from June 25 drawing
Midday: 2-8-3-2, FB: 5
Evening: 5-0-3-2, FB: 7
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 25 drawing
Midday: 01
Evening: 07
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Winnings of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized Mississippi Lottery retailer.
Prizes between $600 and $99,999, may be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or by mail. Mississippi Lottery Winner Claim form, proper identification (ID) and the original ticket must be provided for all claims of $600 or more. If mailing, send required documentation to:
Mississippi Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 321462
Flowood, MS
39232
If your prize is $100,000 or more, the claim must be made in person at the Mississippi Lottery headquarters. Please bring identification, such as a government-issued photo ID and a Social Security card to verify your identity. Winners of large prizes may also have the option of setting up electronic funds transfer (EFT) for direct deposits into a bank account.
Mississippi Lottery Headquarters
1080 River Oaks Drive, Bldg. B-100
Flowood, MS
39232
Mississippi Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date. For detailed instructions and necessary forms, please visit the Mississippi Lottery claim page.
When are the Mississippi Lottery drawings held?
- Cash 3: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash 4: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Match 5: Daily at 9:30 p.m. CT.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Mississippi editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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