Mississippi now leads the world in mass incarceration
Mississippi is now the world’s leader in putting people behind bars — more inmates per capita than any state or nation, including China, Russia and Iran, according to the World…
Your Mississippi forecast for Thursday, August 11
Northern Mississippi-- Mostly sunny with patchy morning fog. There's a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms through this evening. Highs will be in the upper 80s, with lows tonight in…
Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State’s Swing Games Are Early and Often
Mississippi State's non-conference schedule should see the Bulldogs as favorites in all four games, and their contests against Alabama and Georgia will definitely have them as the underdog. So what…
Mississippi moving to new voting machines
In a recent appearance on The Gallo Show, Secretary of State Michael Watson discussed what all his office is doing to provide safe and unrigged elections for Mississippi voters. "We've…
MSDH names Dr. Justin Turner new chief medical officer
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) continues to fill openings within the agency. On Wednesday, MSDH announced Dr. Justin Turner as its new chief medical officer. A resident of…
Southern Miss baseball legend Corky Palmer passes away at 68
A Southern Miss legend passed away on Wednesday. Corky Palmer started his career with the Golden Eagles baseball program in 1974 as a player. During his four years with the…
2,079 new COVID-19 cases reported across Mississippi
On Tuesday, the Mississippi State Department of Health confirmed 2,079 new cases of COVID-19. The update brings the state’s total number of recorded cases since the onset of the pandemic…
Jackpots hit for Mississippi Match 5 and Mega Millions
A couple of Mississippi lottery players hit the jackpot Tuesday as two individuals purchased the winning tickets for the Mississippi Match 5 and the Mega Millions drawing. The winning Mississippi…
Rep. Charles Busby to run for Southern District Transportation Commissioner
State Representative Charles Busby has announced that he will run for Southern District Transportation Commissioner in 2023, a position that is currently being held by third-term Commissioner Tom King. Busby…
