Elon Musk says he’s forming a new political party after split with Donald Trump
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — Elon Musk said he's carrying out his threat to form a new political party after his fissure with President Donald Trump, announcing the America Party in…
Mississippi joins in settlement with brokerage firms over excessive commissions
Some Mississippians will receive payments after a multi-state settlement was reached with five national investment firms that were found to have charged excessive commissions on retail investors, specifically on small-dollar…
Mississippi-born gospel great Mosie ‘Mama’ Burks dies at 92
The gospel music scene is mourning the loss of Mosie "Mama" Burks, a global legend who sang for decades in the Mississippi Mass Choir. Burks was 92 and passed away…
Elvis statue stolen from outside Booneville theater
Elvis has left the building again. Well, an Elvis statue has been stolen from outside a building in Booneville that is. The Booneville Police Department is investigating after a “life-size…
Mississippi Coast island back open after catching fire during July 4 fireworks show
After a Mississippi Coast island caught fire during a Fourth of July fireworks show, officials have confirmed the island is back open to the public. Video footage captured by WXXV-TV…
Mississippi State selected to develop energy-efficient autonomous flight systems
Mississippi State University has been selected by the U.S. Department of Defense to help develop energy-efficient autonomous flight systems. Specifically, the university's Raspet Flight Research Laboratory has been tapped by…
New grant program to promote art displays and live music in Mississippi communities
Efforts to create vibrant communities across Mississippi through public art displays are being incentivized by a series of new grants. The Mississippi Arts Commission has partnered with the Levitt Foundation,…
Your Mississippi forecast for Tuesday, July 8
Expect a mixed bag of sunshine, showers, and thunderstorms across Mississippi on Tuesday. Here's your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service. Northern Mississippi Today will be mostly sunny with…
Ole Miss football recruiting coordinator Kelvin Bolden departing for LSU job
Ole Miss coordinator of recruiting strategy Kelvin Bolden is departing Oxford for an elevated role at LSU. After spending three years working under Lane Kiffin, the Ocean Springs native and…
Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State Has Plenty to be Excited About in The Quarterback Room
Mississippi State's poor record in 2024 has people overlooking what was by and large a decent season by both quarterbacks who played. Can 2025 see a healthy Blake Shapen put…
