Mississippi Freedom Trail marker unveiled at site of Delta State student sit-in
A Mississippi Freedom Trail marker has been unveiled where a historic student sit-in took place at Delta State University during the Civil Rights Movement. The marker was unveiled at the…
Southwark Metal Manufacturing building new plant in Hernando with $29 million investment
HVAC products manufacturer Southwark Metal Manufacturing Company is expanding its operations in DeSoto County with an investment of more than $29 million. The company is creating 25 jobs by constructing…
PACCAR celebrates opening of $209 million expanded site in Columbus
Heavy-duty truck manufacturer PACCAR is celebrating the opening of its $209 million expanded site in Lowndes County. Officials gathered in Columbus on Wednesday for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting in honor of…
Free prenatal vitamins available for expectant mothers in Mississippi
Free prenatal vitamins are now available for expectant mothers in Mississippi. The Mississippi State Department of Health announced Thursday that it is doling out a six-month supply of vitamins to…
1 dead, 3 injured in Lawrence County after Wednesday night storms
After severe weather hit much of Mississippi on Wednesday night, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has confirmed one fatality and three injuries as thousands statewide remain without power. "Tragically, one…
Former Ole Miss star Sean Pedulla earns game ball after scoring first NBA points
Former Ole Miss guard Sean Pedulla earned a game ball following his first appearance in the NBA. The former Rebel scored six points in as many minutes for the Los…
Children’s of Mississippi to renovate psych unit with $1.5 million gift
Mississippi's lone children's hospital is set to receive $1.5 million to renovate its inpatient psychiatric unit. Officials with Children's of Mississippi in Jackson say the money will go toward transforming…
Nearly 50,000 power outages reported in Mississippi after Wednesday storms
Nearly 50,000 power outages have been reported across Mississippi following severe weather that struck much of the state on Wednesday night. As of Thursday morning, the lights were out at…
Your Mississippi forecast for Thursday, March 12
After much of the state saw rain on Wednesday, the skies look to be clearing on Thursday with cooler temperatures statewide. Here's your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service.…
