Powerball jackpot climbs to 8th-largest in game history
The Powerball jackpot has risen to another record-breaking total after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Wednesday night. The winning numbers were white balls 16, 27, 59, 62,…
FEMA approves request for Madison County to receive assistance following June tornadoes
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Mississippi's request for an additional county to receive public assistance following June tornadoes and severe storms. From June 14-19, Mississippi experienced a…
Richland minister convicted of sexually assaulting autistic child
A Richland pastor and teacher has been convicted by a Rankin County jury for committing sex crimes against a child under his guardianship and another individual who was underage at…
Mississippi Supreme Court issues ruling on controversial House Bill 1020
The Mississippi Supreme Court has made a decision regarding controversial House Bill 1020, a bill designed to shake up the court system within the crime-heavy city of Jackson. Justices sided…
Biloxi to host Croatian president on Friday
The Mississippi Gulf Coast will be getting a taste of royalty this week. Croatian President Zoran Milanović will be visiting Biloxi on Friday. Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich announced that the…
Gov. Reeves announces payment initiatives for Mississippi hospitals
Governor Tate Reeves has announced a series of sweeping Medicaid reimbursement reforms in Mississippi that are anticipated to generate an estimated $700 million for hospitals throughout the state. Reeves made…
The 14th annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival underway
The 14th annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival kicks off Thursday at 7 p.m. in Jackson County. The four-day event will feature over 120 songwriters from around both the state and the…
Former Democratic chair Tyree Irving sues party, demands reinstatement
Tyree Irving, the recently ousted chair of the Mississippi Democratic Party, is now suing the party and claiming that he should still be in charge. On Tuesday, Irving and other…
Former Ellisville deputy city clerk charged with embezzlement
The former deputy city clerk for Ellisville has been arrested and charged with embezzlement following an investigation by the state auditor's office. Emerald Wuertz is facing accusations of altering customers'…
Jackson airport awarded $22M for infrastructure projects
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) has received $22 million in funding for key infrastructure projects at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN). The funds were obtained through a collaborative…
