MEMA encourages residents to prepare for Atlantic hurricane season
Forecasters across the country believe an "above-normal" Atlantic hurricane season is on the horizon, and Mississippians are encouraged to get prepared before it’s too late. "Mississippians should be aware that…
Mississippi baseball regionals expected to drive upwards of $20 million economic impact
Economic momentum has swelled in the Magnolia State over the last three years, with more than $30 billion flowing into the state in private capital investments. But this weekend, there’s…
Kickoff times announced for first three Ole Miss, Mississippi State games of 2025
We are officially three months away from the upcoming college football season returning to the Magnolia State, and we now know when some Ole Miss and Mississippi State games will…
Mississippi Match 5 jackpot reaches record high ahead of Friday’s drawing
For Mississippians looking to get rich, now’s your chance – and it’s a big one. The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced that ahead of Friday night’s drawing, the Mississippi Match 5…
Mississippi honors top public safety leaders during ceremony
Mississippi's top first responders were recognized Thursday at a ceremony hosted by a myriad of state officials. Gov. Tate Reeves, Attorney General Lynn Fitch, and Department of Public Safety Commissioner…
Mexican citizen accused of raping minor in Mississippi indicted for re-entering U.S.
A Mexican citizen previously removed from the U.S. has been charged with raping a minor and indicted for his alleged illegal re-entry into the country. According to court documents, 34-year-old…
Mississippi conservation officers issued 315 citations over Memorial Day weekend
Conservation officers in Mississippi were a little busier than usual this past weekend as folks across the state hit various waterways to enjoy Memorial Day festivities. The Mississippi Department of…
Mississippi lawmakers pass $7 billion budget, bringing turbulent process to end
Mississippi lawmakers, at the urging of Republican Gov. Tate Reeves, made quick of their second session at the state capitol this year after failing to pass a budget funding state…
Your Mississippi forecast for Friday, May 30
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today in southeast Mississippi, particularly during the afternoon and evening. According to the National Weather Service, damaging wind gusts and hail up to the…
Ole Miss softball shutout by Texas Tech 1-0 in Women’s College World Series debut
The Ole Miss softball team fought valiantly on the defensive end, but could not get the bats going against star Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady in what was the first…
