Summer spotlight: Petrified Forest tells Mississippi’s story in a natural way
The Mississippi Petrified Forest tells the state's story from a unique, natural perspective. Located off Highway 49 in Flora, just outside the capital city of Jackson, the petrified forest is…
Pearl River Resort’s 30th anniversary celebration underway
The party is underway at Peal River Resort, celebrating the hotel and casino complex’s 30th anniversary. Music, fireworks, and promotions are in full force this week across the resort with…
Your Mississippi forecast for Tuesday, July 2
Northern Mississippi It will be sunny today with highs in the mid-90s. Heat index readings will range from 101 to 106. Tonight will be mostly clear with lows in the…
House speaker announces appointments for Jackson-focused select committee
Lawmakers will soon be looking at further ways to improve the capital city and the surrounding area through a new select committee. On Monday, Republican House Speaker Jason White announced…
Thunder & Lightning: Who Might Surprise for Mississippi State This Season?
Mississippi State's depth chart is littered with new names and faces, almost guaranteeing the players who make the biggest impact for the Bulldogs will be doing so for the first…
Over $2.6 million granted in federal assistance following April 8-11 storms
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has now granted over $2.6 million to survivors of the April 8-11 severe storms and tornadoes. FEMA noted in a news release that of…
Following a bloody five-year stretch, Jackson officials boast decreasing homicide rates
Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade and Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba boasted some encouraging crime numbers at a public command meeting last week in the capital city. While both were clear…
Mississippi legislature’s mental health task force to begin meeting July 17-18
Lawmakers in Mississippi are gearing up to tackle mental health through a new task force and are asking for the public’s input. Established by Senate Bill 2727, the K-12 and…
MSDH holding walk-in immunization days ahead of upcoming school year
While it might feel like summer just started, the school year isn’t too far away. To help parents and kids prepare, the Mississippi State Department of Health will be holding…
