City of Natchez names first-ever female police chief
Natchez has welcomed its first-ever female police chief. On Tuesday, the city's Board of Aldermen voted to appoint Caroline "Cal" Green to the position she had held as an interim…
Mississippi could be final state without postpartum Medicaid extension following Wyoming decision
If lawmakers choose not to pass a bill extending postpartum Medicaid, Mississippi is set to be the final state without either postpartum Medicaid extension or full-on Medicaid expansion. On Wednesday,…
American Car Center closing all locations, including Mississippi dealerships
Memphis-based used car retailer American Car Center has closed all 40 locations throughout 10 states, including the company's dealerships in Jackson, Gulfport, and Tupelo. Nearly one week ago, nearly 300…
MRA girls, Jackson Prep boys win private school basketball championships
On Wednesday night, Mississippi’s private school basketball champions were crowned. On the girls’ side, Madison Ridgeland Academy (31-7) defeated Presbyterian Christian School (33-5) by a score of 42-29 for the…
Your Mississippi forecast for Thursday, March 2
Severe thunderstorms are likely across parts of central Mississippi late Thursday night through Friday morning. According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, tornadoes, some possibly strong, and damaging winds…
Thunder & Lightning: This. Is. The Rumblings. In. March.
Mississippi State is getting geared for an absolutely massive weekend of sports all over the south, but before the games begin, we have to catch up on your questions from…
Ole Miss, Mississippi State women’s basketball players earn All-SEC honors
The Southeastern Conference has announced its 2023 women’s basketball postseason awards with multiple Rebels and Bulldogs receiving honors. Angel Baker of Ole Miss (22-7, 11-5 SEC) was named first-team All-SEC…
Natchez couch-hopper charged for trespassing into residence
One Mississippi couch-hopper is going to be spending time in the slammer. First reported by The Natchez Democrat, on Wednesday morning, a lawn keeper noticed a man lying on the…
Loan repayment program for Mississippi nurses passed by legislature
A bill that would pay for nursing school for those who agree to work in Mississippi has passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Senate Bill 2373, authored…
$272K winning Mississippi Match 5 ticket sold in Biloxi
One Mississippi lottery player in Biloxi won the $272,152 jackpot after matching all five numbers listed from Tuesday's Mississippi Match 5 drawing. The grand prize is the first Mississippi Match…
