Disaster recovery centers scaling back in Mississippi, $9.6M distributed to mid-March storm survivors
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has begun scaling back the number of disaster recovery centers across the state, in coordination with leadership from counties impacted by a destructive swath of…
Mississippi ditching U.S. history assessment required for high school graduation
Mississippi is ditching the history assessment formerly required for students to graduate from high school. On Thursday, the State Board of Education voted to eliminate the administration and graduation requirement…
Longtime pediatrician Dr. Tami Brooks appointed to help guide healthcare initiatives in Mississippi
Longtime pediatrician Dr. Tami Brooks has been appointed as the agency medical director for the Mississippi State Department of Health. In this position, Brooks will provide medical oversight and expertise…
T-Mobile grant being utilized to save historic oak trees in Laurel park
Trustmark Art Park in Laurel will be getting a facelift courtesy of a Hometown grant from telecommunications giant T-Mobile. The company unveiled its latest 25 recipients of the grant aimed…
Former Byhalia mayor, sister, and alderwoman arrested in burglary investigation
The former mayor of Byhalia, a current alderwoman, and the mayor’s sister were all arrested in connection with a burglary case. Former Mayor Deborah Weathers and her sister, Lori Wilson,…
George County chooses AmeriPro as new ambulance provider
AmeriPro Health will provide ambulance services across George County after a recent board of supervisors’ vote. The Atlanta-based company steps in after the George County Board of Supervisors chose to…
Juneteenth brings free admission, jubilee event to Two Mississippi Museums
Juneteenth events are happening across the state with one of the biggest taking place at the Two Mississippi Museums from now through the weekend. The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and…
Shuckers clinch first-half title behind former Mississippi State pitcher’s debut
In front of a packed house of nearly 5,000 fans at Keesler Federal Park, former Mississippi State pitcher Tyson Hardin had a dazzling debut with the Biloxi Shuckers on Wednesday…
Your Mississippi forecast for Thursday, June 19
Northern Mississippi Showers and thunderstorms are likely through tonight. Highs today will be in the upper 80s. Tonight will be mostly clear with lows in the lower 70s. Central Mississippi…
‘Our laws are clear’: Mississippi Gaming Commission targets illegal mobile betting sites
The Mississippi Gaming Commission is calling on multiple gambling sites to discontinue their operations in the Magnolia State effective immediately. According to a release by the commission, letters were issued…
