Governor sets special election for Clarksdale commissioner after ‘illegal ballots’ decided last race
A special election will be held for the Ward 1 commissioner seat in Clarksdale that was determined by two votes following reports of ballots being cast illegally. Gov. Tate Reeves…
Former Mississippi pediatric doctor indicted on dozens of sex crime charges
The Mississippi Attorney General's Office is seeking additional information related to an open investigation into alleged sex crimes committed by a former children's doctor. Dr. Mehul Dixit, who previously worked…
Memory café opens in Jackson to support residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia
A new memory café has opened in Jackson with hopes of giving Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, along with their caregivers, a supportive environment to socialize and engage in activities. AARP…
Applications open for disabled Mississippians wanting to hunt at Arkabutla Lake
Physically disabled Mississippians with a knack for the outdoors will have a special hunting opportunity at the end of the year. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District announced…
Mississippi Blues Trail expands into Canada with Mel Brown marker
For the first time, the Mississippi Blues Trail has crossed into Canadian territory, honoring one of the genre’s most influential guitarists: Jackson-born Mel Brown. The commemorative marker was unveiled Aug.…
Your Mississippi forecast for Thursday, August 14
Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are likely across Mississippi today. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service. Northern Mississippi Today will be mostly sunny with a chance of showers and…
Thunder & Lightning: Jeff Lebby and Coleman Hutzler Discuss Camp and the 2025 Season
We're less than 3 weeks away from the return of college football, and optimism at Mississippi State is slowly but surely building for the 2025 season. Can the Bulldogs get…
T&L Extra: Coach Jeff Lebby From Wednesday’s SportsTalk Mississippi
Mississippi State is about halfway through the preseason, getting closer and closer to a pivotal second season in Starkville for Coach Jeff Lebby. The head Bulldog joins Brian Hadad as…
‘It is on my radar’: Mississippi governor eyeing removal of junk food from SNAP
Mississippi could soon join a growing number of states receiving waivers to modify what recipients of food assistance programs can purchase at the grocery store. When asked Wednesday if he…
Several Jackson State players named to Black College Football POTY watch list
The college football season is right around the corner, and six players from Jackson State are expected to be in the running for the 2025 Black College Football Player of…
