U.S. senators approve withholding their own pay during government shutdowns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to withhold their pay during government shutdowns, an attempt to make federal closures financially painful for lawmakers after a string of record-breaking…
Hot potato! 18-wheeler carrying potatoes catches fire on Gulf Coast
An 18-wheeler was cooking up baked potatoes after catching fire along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Jackson County Fire protection crews responded to a semi-truck hauling potatoes that had caught ablaze…
State auditor’s office launches new initiative to crack down on wasteful spending
State Auditor Shad White's office is launching a new initiative to crack down on potential wasteful spending and noncompliance with state law among small agencies, boards, and commissions. White, a…
Two Mississippi Museums offering free admission to military members from May 16-Sept. 7
Members of the U.S. military and their families can soon explore the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson at no cost. The Two Mississippi…
Your Mississippi forecast for Thursday, May 14
Temperatures will warm up as we get closer to the weekend, and the chance of rain is expected to hold off until next week. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National…
Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State Has a Pitching Advantage This Weekend Against Texas A&M
Pitching has been a strength for Mississippi State all year long, and as we've reached the final weekend of the regular season, pitching is where the Diamond Dawgs have the…
William Carey baseball heading to NAIA World Series after dramatic comeback
William Carey is NAIA World Series bound once again after rallying to earn a 13-11 victory over Cumberlands in a dramatic opening round finale. The Crusaders trailed 10-2 in the…
‘That’s the mission’: William Carey recognized nationally for serving rural areas through medical care
William Carey University's College of Osteopathic Medicine remains one of the top academic medical institutions in the country. For the fifth straight year, the Hattiesburg-based school has found itself among…
6 Mississippi students named U.S. Presidential Scholars semifinalists
Six Mississippi students have been named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholar semifinalists. The Mississippi Department of Education made the announcement Wednesday, adding that the program honors the nation’s most distinguished graduating…
2 people facing charges connected with death of infant in Magee
A man and woman are facing multiple charges in connection with the death of an infant. Law enforcement in Magee reported that Desserae Vaughn and Joseph Lexia were charged with…
