NWS confirms 22 tornadoes touched down in Mississippi on Saturday
The National Weather Service provided an update on the weekend storms that struck portions of Mississippi, noting the Magnolia State saw 22 tornadoes touch down on Saturday alone. “As of…
Magee high school student arrested for drug, gun possession
A student at Magee High School was arrested Monday evening after fleeing from police and being found with a firearm and drug paraphernalia. Police were sent to Park Place Apartments…
Replacement SNAP benefits available to Mississippi households impacted by weekend storms
Replacement benefits are available for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in Mississippi who experienced a power outage for more than six hours during the storms that struck the state…
MDOT boasts record infrastructure investments in 2024
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is lauding 2024 as a record year for infrastructure project investment. In Fiscal Year 2024, $1.2 billion in projects was approved, $255 million more than…
Here were the top baby names in Mississippi for 2024
Oh baby, there’s going to be a lot of Williams and Olivias in Mississippi schools. The state’s health department released its annual list of the most popular baby names in…
Mississippi State football welcomes trio of experienced assistants ahead of 2025 campaign
After a 2-10 campaign in the first year of the Jeff Lebby era, Mississippi State is making a trio of staff changes as part of an effort to jumpstart a turnaround…
LIST: New Year’s Eve events going on across Mississippi
New Year’s Eve is officially upon us, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate. From creative drops to parties to concerts, Mississippi is full of New Year’s Eve events.…
Float exploring Mississippi’s music history to be featured in 2025 Rose Parade
Mississippi will be on full display during one of the most popular New Year’s Day celebrations. Officials with Visit Mississippi recently announced that the Magnolia State will have a float…
New Albany woman wins $500K on scratch-off ticket
A New Albany woman is heading into the new year with half a million dollars in her pocket. The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced that the lucky player won $500,000 with…
Southern Miss men’s basketball outlasts William Carey to keep Mayor’s Cup
After being down early in the second half, the Southern Miss men’s basketball team regrouped and managed to find an 80-70 win over crosstown rival William Carey on Monday night.…
