Mega Millions balloons to $1.15 billion, fifth-largest jackpot ever
After a winner was not drawn on Christmas Eve, the Mega Millions jackpot total has crossed the $1 billion mark at an estimated $1.15 billion. No player matched all five…
Kazakhstan native arrested for trafficking 600 pounds of marijuana in Pontotoc County
An arrest has been made after more than 600 pounds of drugs were confiscated by law enforcement in northeast Mississippi. Kazakhstan native Almas Bezhanov, 39, is charged with trafficking a…
Severe weather possible for most of Mississippi beginning Thursday night
Severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes are a threat for most of Mississippi on Thursday night into Friday morning, forecasters say. As a low-pressure system moves across the deep…
Buc-ee’s planning to open Mississippi store in May 2025, per officials
After a slight delay in the grand opening of Mississippi’s first Buc-ee’s, officials have confirmed that the newest timeline remains intact as the colossal convenience store is set to open…
Joey Buchanan announced as recipient of Mississippi Outstanding Sportsman Award
The Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks announced Joey Buchanan as one of this year’s recipients of the Mississippi Outstanding Sportsman Award on Thursday. Buchanan, who was honored through a…
Man arrested in Gulfport for Christmas shooting of juvenile
Gulfport law enforcement authorities have arrested a man accused of shooting a juvenile on Christmas day. 40-year-old Joshua Wells was taken into custody Thursday for one count of aggravated assault…
NASA’s Stennis Space Center hosts exhibit placing visitors in driver seat of space engine
Folks looking to see what it's like to be a space engineer are invited to experience an interactive exhibit at NASA's Stennis Space Center in Hancock County. The permanent exhibit,…
Columbia High School football player, local nurse die in Christmas Eve wreck
A Mississippi high school kicker slated to play Division I football and a local nurse passed away in a car wreck on Christmas Eve. Luke Davis, a senior at Columbia…
Your Mississippi forecast for Thursday, December 26
Thursday could be full of on-and-off showers as the sun tries to make its way out after the Christmas holidays. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service. Northern…
Terry man accused of murdering wife on Christmas Eve
A Terry man is behind bars after allegedly shooting and killing his wife on Christmas Eve. Deputies with the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office responded Tuesday evening to a report of…
