How to prevent drinking and driving tragedies during New Year’s festivities
With studies showing that New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day involve more alcohol consumption than any other time of year, the American Medical Response (AMR) is encouraging people to…
AMR releases New Year’s resolutions focused on bettering health
Paramedics at American Medical Response (AMR) have issued several health-centered recommendations for resolutions individuals should stick to as the new year rolls in. According to AMR, the resolutions aim to…
$60M grant announced for improvements on I-10 near Mississippi Coast
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., has announced a $60 million award in bipartisan infrastructure law funding that will support widening I-10 from four to six lanes between Long Beach and…
Mega Millions prize rises to tenth largest U.S. lottery jackpot in history
The Mega Millions jackpot has increased to an estimated $685 million, rising to take the place of the tenth-largest U.S. lottery jackpot in history. As of now, the estimated cash…
State Fire Marshal issues firework safety tips for New Year’s Eve
Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney has issued several safety tips for those planning to celebrate the new year by shooting fireworks. “Fireworks cause thousands of injuries in…
Free overdose-reversing medication kit now available to Mississippi residents
Free naloxone kits are now available by mail to residents of the Magnolia State, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health (MDHS). Naloxone, also known by other brand names…
MDOC inmate’s art leads to multiple Christmas parade wins
The Simpson County Sheriff's Department has received the winning title of three local Christmas parade contests for the artistic work of a Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) inmate. Brian Dolan,…
Severe storms possible in parts of Mississippi Friday afternoon
Isolated severe storms are possible across an area east of the Mississippi River and south of Interstate 20 this morning through this afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, damaging…
MVSU names Kendrick Wade as new head football coach
Mississippi Valley State University has named Kendrick Wade as the team's new head football coach. Wade, a Cleveland, Miss. native and MVSU graduate, will be taking over following the departure…
