Mississippi graduation rate breaks state record
Mississippi is making state history with its highest-ever graduation rate. For the 2020-2021 school year, the graduation rate reached 88.4% while the dropout rate lowered to 8.5% despite restrictions the pandemic…
Wicker, Hyde-Smith urge Attorney General Garland to respect Durham investigation
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are joining over 40 colleagues in sending a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland seeking assurances that the Dept. of Justice will respect…
$17.6M going to telehealth services within Mississippi schools
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) has voted in favor of a $17.6 million grant for the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). The grant will be used to…
Wreaths Across America Tour for veterans to stop in Mississippi
Wreaths Across America (WAA) is a non-profit organization that aims to honor late veterans through the placement of live balsam wreaths on their headstones. Wreaths will be placed to honor…
Mississippi weather outlook for Friday, Feb. 18th
The National Weather Service is predicting several frosty mornings ahead. Northern Mississippi-- Much cooler this morning with wind chills around 15-20. It'll be sunny with highs in the upper 40's…
Thunder & Lightning: Preview, Playmakers, and Predictions for Opening Weekend at Mississippi State
It has been a long wait for Mississippi State fans since the end of June, but finally, the Diamond Dawgs are set to take the field for the first time…
Half-million-dollar Mississippi Match 5 jackpot winner yet to claim prize
Following a big jackpot win on Mississippi Match 5 on Tuesday, another Mississippi Lottery player hit the right numbers for the Wednesday, February 16, Powerball® drawing, winning $50,000. The lucky player…
MSDH reports lowest COVID-19 total since mid-December
For the first time in 57 days, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has reported less than 1,000 COVID-19 cases. Thursday's confirmation of 587 cases is the lowest since…
Tornado watch issued for 45 Mississippi counties
A tornado watch has been issued for 45 Mississippi counties. This does not mean there's an imminent threat, but it does mean conditions are favorable for a tornado. TORNADO PREPAREDNESS…
