New 988 suicide and crisis hotline up and running
A new three-digit number for those experiencing suicidal thoughts or a mental health crisis is officially active. The number, 988, is designed to be the equivalent of "911" but for…
MSDH reports 3,291 new COVID-19 cases from the weekend
COVID-19 is continuing to surge throughout the Magnolia State according to the Mississippi State Department of Health's latest report confirming 3,291 new cases from the weekend. Monday's update brings the…
First Tesla dealership in Mississippi to open at the end of July
The first Tesla dealership in Mississippi is set to finally be complete as the multi-million dollar company will be holding a grand opening event at the end of July. Plans…
CEO resigns as Greenwood Leflore Hospital faces possible closure
As one of the Mississippi Delta's largest hospitals faces possible closure, its CEO has stepped down from his position. Jason Studley, who had served as Greenwood Leflore Hospital's CEO since…
Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State Avoids Day One Surprises in the MLB Draft
Mississippi State was happy to see Landon Sims and Logan Tanner get picked on the first day of the Major League Baseball draft, but Coach Chris Lemonis and staff were…
Twice-a-day drawings for lottery games coming July 31
The Mississippi Lottery is turning up the heat on Cash 3 and Cash 4 games with twice-a-day drawings and a new feature called Fireball that will give players more ways…
Mississippi Center for Public Policy launches Leadership Academy
The Mississippi Center for Public Policy (MCPP) has announced the creation of its Mississippi Leadership Academy for college student leaders. During the six-part program, college student leaders will be presented…
Dangerous heat stress conditions in Mississippi to persist into weekend
Hot and humid conditions will continue to produce heat stress conditions across the Magnolia State this week and into the weekend. On Monday, there's a limited risk of dangerous heat…
XFL showcase comes to Jackson State
Over the weekend, the first of six XFL showcases took place right here in Mississippi on the campus of Jackson State University. One of the main reasons that XFL owner…
Your Mississippi forecast for Monday, July 18
Northern Mississippi-- Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms through tonight. Highs will be in the lower 90s, and lows tonight will be in the lower to mid-70s.…
