Coroner identifies body pulled from Mississippi as missing Quad Cites 19-year-old

ROCK ISLAND CO., Ill. (KWQC) - The Rock Island County coroner has identified the body of a man pulled from the Mississippi River as a man who went missing near Campbell’s Island. On Wednesday, Brian Gustafson identified the man as Edward J. Fisher, 19, of …

Mississippi Valley Fair announces changes to grandstand schedule

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - If you’re heading to the Mississippi Valley Fair on Wednesday, there are some changes to the Grandstand schedule. Fair officials said Tyler Richton & the High Bank Boys will not be opening for Maddie & Tae and LOCASH, …

Watch: Nick Zimmerman talks promotion to Mississippi…

Lewis Powell, suspect in a July double homicide in Jackson, Mississippi, died by suicide. Powell was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound when officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant. He was wanted for the deaths of Telisa Holder and …

Pensacola Blue Wahoos set to host Florida State and Mississippi State for fall baseball exhibition

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - For the second year in a row, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos will host a big-time college baseball exhibition this fall. Last year FSU went head-to-head with Auburn in front of a sold-out crowd with close to 6,000 fans coming to the …

Madison family ‘rocks out’ at Mississippi’s Giant Houseparty

By DUNCAN DENT There is no Neshoba County Fair tradition quite like making your own fun. The Therrells of Madison have made a tradition out of collecting, decorating, and hiding rocks throughout the Fairgrounds. Mississippi’s Giant Houseparty started last …

Mississippi Department of Public Safety to host citizens academy

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety will host a Capitol Police Citizens Academy event.Those interested are promised to gain firsthand knowledge about the Capitol Police's daily operations and to learn how those on the force serve and protect …

'Smile Like Zoey': 12-year-old who died from cancer honored at Mississippi Valley Fair

Zoey Carney competed in the dairy cattle shows at the fair before she passed away suddenly from leukemia. Her legacy lives on through a special award. Author: wqad.com Published: 7:03 PM CDT July 30, 2025 Updated: 7:03 PM CDT July 30, 2025

Mississippi State baseball to play Florida State in regional rematch exhibition

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ESPN celebrates Mississippi sports history, including its Mount Rushmore

As part of its “SportsCenter: 50 States in 50 Days” series, ESPN spent July 29 highlighting Mississippi at the Neshoba County Fair in Philadelphia. Live segments aired throughout the day including in-depth looks at the fair’s Pretty Cow Competition, …