Extra day added to this year’s Mississippi State Fair
Mississippians will have an additional day to enjoy this year's state fair. Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson announced the 165th Mississippi State Fair will now run from Thursday, October 3, through…
Mississippi Lottery announces Cruisin’ the Coast scratch-off ahead of annual car show
With the state’s largest car show just around the corner, the Mississippi Lottery is celebrating in fitting fashion. Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 6, lottery players can find newly designed Cruisin’ the…
Renasant acquires The First in $1.2 billion bank consolidation
Two of the largest Mississippi-owned banks will be merging operations. Tupelo-based Renasant Corporation and The First Bancshares, Inc., of Hattiesburg, jointly announced on Monday that the two parties have entered…
Your Mississippi forecast for Tuesday, July 30
Northern Mississippi Today will be sunny with a slight chance of afternoon showers. Highs will be in the mid-90s with heat index readings from 111 to 116. Tonight will be…
Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State is Still Seeking Momentum on the Recruiting Trail
Mississippi State's summer saw some flashes where recruiting was moving in the right direction, but as the summer ends and camp begins, the Bulldogs are missing some key pieces to…
Roughly $7 million being allocated for upgrades at 17 Mississippi airports
Just under $7 million dollars is being spread across 17 Mississippi airports for improvements at the facilities. The money, awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration, will help the airports upgrade…
Former Mooreville soccer coach sentenced to 5 years for sex crimes
A former Mississippi high school soccer coach has been sentenced to five years in prison for sex crimes against children. Luke Mason was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff’s Department…
Man arrested after more than 20 ‘severely malnourished’ dogs found at Corinth home
A man has been arrested and faces more than 20 counts of animal cruelty in north Mississippi. On Sunday, officers with the Corinth Police Department took Jonathan Hurst into custody…
Multiple meteor showers to light up Mississippi night sky in coming weeks
A pair of meteor showers will peak at the same time this week, dotting the night sky with as many as 25 meteors per hour. According to the American Meteor…
Jockey airlifted to hospital after Neshoba County Fair incident
A horse jockey at the Neshoba County Fair had to be airlifted to Jackson after being injured during a race on Sunday. Per a report from WTOK, the horse Jordan…
