Mississippi announces 8 new Military Star Schools
Eight Mississippi public schools are being recognized for their support of military families and children of those who serve in the U.S. armed forces. The Mississippi Department of Education acknowledged…
City of Hattiesburg sues local Cook Out following multiple shootings
The city of Hattiesburg has taken the owners of a local Cook Out fast-food restaurant to court after city leaders declared the establishment a public nuisance. Cook Out's Hattiesburg location…
Mississippi seeks input on barbering, cosmetology rules
The Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering is accepting public comments through June 22 on temporary rules that could shape health, safety and business standards across the industry. For…
40 drug, crime arrests made in Mississippi attorney general’s Operation Liberty Strike
Over 40 drug-related arrests were recently made in a span of four days, the Mississippi Attorney General's Office announced. Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the completion of Operation Liberty Strike…
Juneteenth bringing free admission, jubilee event to Two Mississippi Museums
Juneteenth events are happening across the state, with one of the biggest taking place at the Two Mississippi Museums this weekend. The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and the Museum of…
Flash flood threat issued for much of Mississippi as heavy rain moves in
A wet start to the week across much of Mississippi will only get wetter with significant rainfall expected through at least Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. NWS has…
Free America250 music event ‘United in Song’ aims to bring Mississippians together
Visit Mississippi is putting on its red, white, and blue this weekend as it hosts a celebration of America. As a part of Mississippi's ongoing festivities for America's 250th birthday,…
Teen dead after drowning in Petal lake: authorities
A teenager has passed away after drowning in a Petal lake over the weekend. Petal Fire Chief Marion Sims said that an emergency call was received around 7:28 p.m. on…
Opinion: Why student debt should scare parents more than community college
Across Mississippi this summer, families will load vehicles and head to university orientation sessions. Parents and students will walk beneath historic columns, tour beautiful campuses, attend orientation programs, and imagine…
