What opening day of hunting season means in Mississippi
It was opening day of dove hunting season in 1971. I was six years old and had a Stevens single-shot .410 shotgun. I remember getting checked by a conservation officer…
Noticing foundation gaps at home amid drought? Here’s the solution
Amid extremely dry weather that continues across the state, you might notice a gap between the ground and the actual cement poured for walkways and patios. While this might cause…
Jaxson Dart officially named Ole Miss starting quarterback
Ole Miss head coach has officially named Jaxson Dart the team's starting quarterback following the junior's four-touchdown performance in the Rebels' 73-7 win versus Mercer. Questions surrounding who would ultimately…
First welding class of women inmates graduates from MDOC program
A handful of female inmates at the Mississippi Correctional Institute for Women (MCIW) have become the first-ever graduating class in MDOC's welding vocational program. In total, 10 women were among…
Jackson city official, former Mississippi Valley State baseball coach passes away
Former Jackson city official and longtime baseball coach Doug Shanks passed away on Monday. State Rep. Fred Shanks, R-Brandon, took to social media to announce that his father had been…
Mississippi state troopers issue over 9,000 tickets during Labor Day weekend
The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) concluded its 2023 Labor Day Enforcement Period on Monday morning. Throughout the duration of the holiday weekend, the MHP issued 9,186 citations, including 141 DUI…
Your Mississippi forecast for Tuesday, September 5
Northern Mississippi Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms today. Highs will be in the upper 80s. Tonight will be partly cloudy with lows in the lower 70s.…
Thunder & Lightning: Zach Arnett Looking For More As His Team Prepares for Arizona
They say a team improves the most from week one to week two. That is certainly what Coach Zach Arnett is hoping for as his Mississippi State team prepares for…
Former Mississippi state trooper killed while assisting in car accident
A retired Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper was killed on Labor Day after stopping to assist in a two-car accident. Mike Griffin, 62, of Ripley, was traveling to Jackson when he…
