4 Mississippi state parks remain closed due to lingering impact of January ice storm
Four state parks and one county lake remain closed as restoration work continues in the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks said that…
Pearl resident wins $1 million on lottery scratch-off
A Mississippi lottery player has struck it rich, winning $1 million on a scratch-off ticket. The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced Wednesday that for the first time since the $30 Millionaire…
Health officials warn of rising cancer cases among younger Mississippians
For cancer survivor Mandy Scott, a breast cancer diagnosis came as a shock. “I felt great. I was very physically active and, you know, I eat right. I exercise a…
Venezuela beats U.S. 3-2 on Suárez’s 9th-inning double to win World Baseball Classic title
MIAMI (AP) — Eugenio Suárez and his Venezuelan teammates stood on the stage behind second base with shiny medals draped over their proud chests, belting out their national anthem accompanied…
Scammer posing as law enforcement targets Mississippians with fake jury duty fines
A scammer posing as a law enforcement official is telling members of the public that they owe money for missing jury duty, a Mississippi sheriff's office warns. Union County Sheriff…
Your Mississippi forecast for Wednesday, March 18
Today will be sunny and warmer, with highs in the 60s. Tonight will be warmer as well, with lows in the 40s across Mississippi. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National…
CBSB: Southern Miss blanks Nicholls 4-0 in Biloxi
Despite looking to avenge a 3-2 loss to Nicholls earlier this month, No. 12 Southern Miss also entered Tuesday night aiming to snap a two-game skid against the Colonels –…
Former Mississippi State star Darius Slay retires from NFL after 13 seasons
Former Mississippi State standout and six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay is retiring from football. Slay, who won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles to cap the 2024-25 season,…
NIL tax exemption bill dies in Mississippi Senate
Legislation aimed at making Mississippi universities more competitive in college athletics by exempting name, image, and likeness deals for student-athletes from state income taxes will not become law. During a…
Long Beach Radish Festival returns April 18
The Long Beach Radish Festival will return April 18 with vendors, food and entertainment celebrating the city’s agricultural past. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
