Mississippi state health officer warns of tick-borne illness risk during summer
School is out, the sun is shining, and summer vacation time is in full swing. Unfortunately, that means ticks are in business too. Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney…
MSDH to hold health expo for state employees on Thursday
The Mississippi State Department of Health, in collaboration with the Diabetes Prevention and Control Program, will soon be hosting its second annual State Employee Wellness Expo. On Thursday, those employed…
Nail-biting finish sees Foote win Jackson city council race
Jackson City Councilman Ashby Foote will return to his Ward 1 post after winning his reelection bid by the thinnest of margins. On Wednesday, voters in the northeast Jackson ward…
Mississippi State’s Riley Center announces star-studded 2025-26 lineup
A star-studded list of musical acts is coming to Meridian for the 2025-26 performance series at Mississippi State’s Riley Center for Education and Performing, with shows that will appeal to…
Rankin County crash leaves teenager dead, 2 others injured
A Tuesday night car crash in Rankin County resulted in one death and two injuries, according to local law enforcement. The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department said, at approximately 9:09 p.m.,…
Beard says Ole Miss basketball is ‘committed’ to neutral-site games, eyes Jackson and Tupelo
Chris Beard has not shied away from his desire to enhance interest in the game of basketball in Mississippi. Now, after having tested the waters with games in Biloxi and…
Construction issues push Amtrak’s return to Mississippi Gulf Coast back to late summer
Amtrak's return to the Mississippi Gulf Coast has been delayed once again. The twice-daily route, named the Mardi Gras, was slated to be up and running this week, featuring stops…
Your Mississippi forecast for Wednesday, June 11
Northern Mississippi Today will be sunny with highs in the upper 80s. Tonight will be partly cloudy with lows in the mid to upper 60s. Central Mississippi Today will be…
Thunder & Lightning: Plenty to Rumble About As the Summer Rolls On
It's heating up outside, but The Rumblings remain as cool as ever. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk are back with America's top rated Twitter mailbag from a Mississippi State podcast.…
New seafood labeling law to go into effect in Mississippi next month
Beginning next month, consumers in Mississippi should have no question as to where the food on their plates comes from. Earlier this year, the Mississippi legislature passed House Bill 602,…
