Mississippi Children’s Museum opens ‘May Belle the Cow’ exhibit
The Mississippi Children’s Museum in Jackson has officially opened its brand-new exhibit, taking the celebration of National Dairy Month into July and beyond. Officials and museumgoers gathered Tuesday morning to…
What to know about Mississippi’s tax-free weekend
Shoppers looking to avoid that pesky sales tax will get a chance to do so this weekend. Happening statewide is Mississippi's annual tax-free weekend, beginning Friday, July 11, and lasting…
Southern Miss announces attendees for Sun Belt Football Media Days
College football media days are right around the corner, meaning the 2025 season will be here before you know it. The Sun Belt will gather in New Orleans July 22-23.…
Grizzell elected president of Jackson City Council, Hartley named vice president
As newly inaugurated Jackson Mayor John Horhn continues to outline his first-term agenda, he now has a better look at who in city leadership he will be working with to…
Elon Musk says he’s forming a new political party after split with Donald Trump
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — Elon Musk said he's carrying out his threat to form a new political party after his fissure with President Donald Trump, announcing the America Party in…
Mississippi joins in settlement with brokerage firms over excessive commissions
Some Mississippians will receive payments after a multi-state settlement was reached with five national investment firms that were found to have charged excessive commissions on retail investors, specifically on small-dollar…
Mississippi-born gospel great Mosie ‘Mama’ Burks dies at 92
The gospel music scene is mourning the loss of Mosie "Mama" Burks, a global legend who sang for decades in the Mississippi Mass Choir. Burks was 92 and passed away…
Elvis statue stolen from outside Booneville theater
Elvis has left the building again. Well, an Elvis statue has been stolen from outside a building in Booneville that is. The Booneville Police Department is investigating after a “life-size…
Mississippi Coast island back open after catching fire during July 4 fireworks show
After a Mississippi Coast island caught fire during a Fourth of July fireworks show, officials have confirmed the island is back open to the public. Video footage captured by WXXV-TV…
Mississippi State selected to develop energy-efficient autonomous flight systems
Mississippi State University has been selected by the U.S. Department of Defense to help develop energy-efficient autonomous flight systems. Specifically, the university's Raspet Flight Research Laboratory has been tapped by…
