Canton man sentenced to over 21 years for distributing methamphetamine
A Canton native was sentenced to 260 months in federal prison in late December for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Randy Moncreaise, 42, was sentenced on December…
4 men now on shore five days after helicopter crash off Louisiana Coast
Update: Family members of an involved individual have informed WLOX that the men and the helicopter are now back on shore at Port Fourchon. It is unsure when the bodies…
Mega Millions jackpot breaks records as 6th largest in U.S. history
The Mega Millions jackpot has risen again to an estimated $785 million after no ticketholder matched all six numbers during Friday night's drawing. The winning numbers from the drawing were…
Candidate qualifying period for 2023 elections in Mississippi now open
According to Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson, candidates seeking to run for office in the Magnolia State's 2023 elections may begin the qualification process today, January 3. Statewide offices,…
Mississippi Economic Council’s annual Capital Day returns Thursday
The Mississippi Economic Council will hold its annual Capital Day this Thursday, Jan. 5 to help kick off the 2023 legislative session. Attendees will get a chance to intermingle with…
MHP reports 2 fatal crashes over New Year’s enforcement period
The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) has officially concluded its New Year's Holiday Travel Enforcement Period, reporting 8,037 citations issued across the state in four days. From Friday, December 30 at…
Severe weather likely in Mississippi into Tuesday evening
Severe weather is possible through noon across the Delta region, according to the National Weather Service. An additional round of severe storms is expected to redevelop this afternoon into early…
Thunder & Lightning: What’s True After Mississippi State Wins the Reliaquest Bowl?
Mississippi State ended the 2022 season and started the Zach Arnett era with a bang, grinding out a hard fought 19-10 win over Illinois in the Reliaquest Bowl. For the…
Mississippi State defeats Illinois 19-10 in 2023 ReliaQuest Bowl
In what was a defensive duel, No. 22 Mississippi State defeated Illinois 19-10 in Monday afternoon’s ReliaQuest Bowl. Following a scoreless first quarter, Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito was the first…
Thunder & Lightning: Preview, Playmakers, and Predictions for Mississippi State-Illinois
Mississippi State will bring the 2022 season to an end on the second day of 2023, taking on Illinois in the Reliaquest Bowl. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk start the…
