Some Mississippi legislative districts dilute Black voting power and must be redrawn, judges say
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Three federal judges are telling Mississippi to redraw some of its legislative districts, saying the current ones dilute the power of Black voters in three parts…
FEMA closing 5 disaster recovery centers in Mississippi; 2 to remain open
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that five of its disaster recovery centers in Mississippi will be closing permanently. The centers closing are in Hancock County, Madison County,…
Hattiesburg man arrested for making bomb threat toward Smith County plywood plant
A Hattiesburg man has been arrested and charged in connection to a bomb threat that led to an evacuation at a plywood plant outside of Taylorsville. Tobias Smith, 27, was…
From Mississippi to the MLB: Garrett Crochet earns first All-Star nod
From Mississippi to the majors, Garrett Crochet is heading to his first all-star game as a big leaguer. Crochet, born and raised in Ocean Springs, was announced on Sunday as…
Your Mississippi forecast for Monday, July 8
Northern Mississippi Today will be partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms and highs in the lower 90s. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with more showers and thunderstorms…
Authorities identify man who was killed after allegedly breaking into ex-girlfriend’s Petal home
Authorities have identified the man who was shot and killed after allegedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend's home. Forrest County Coroner Lisa Klem confirmed that Burnell Gould, 27, is the man…
Thunder & Lightning: How Will Mississippi State’s Running Back Committee Look?
Jeff Lebby's offense is one predicated around dominating on the ground, and he's been able to do it at every previous stop. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss how his…
2 Claiborne County inmates captured after escaping detention center
Law enforcement in Claiborne County have taken into custody two inmates who escaped early Friday morning. According to the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department, Tyrekennel Collins, 24, and Dezarrious Johnson, 28,…
Mississippi artists can win $2,000 prize, be featured in state’s largest art festival
Mississippi artists aged 21 and older have an opportunity to win a cash prize and be featured at the largest art festival in the Magnolia State. The organizers of the…
