More details announced for National Folk Festival’s opening year in Jackson
As Jackson prepares to make history as the first Mississippi city to land the National Folk Festival, details are being rolled out for the first of three years the fest…
Several county health departments holding summer immunization clinics in Mississippi
Parents looking to get their children up to date on immunizations in Mississippi will have plenty of opportunities to see a healthcare specialist this summer. According to state officials, multiple…
Reed appointed by governor to fill 12th district circuit court post
Gov. Tate Reeves has announced the appointment of Michael Reed to the office of circuit judge for the 12th district. Reed, a Hattiesburg native, currently works as an attorney and…
Health officials confirm Mississippi’s first case of West Nile virus in 2025
Mississippi's first confirmed case of West Nile virus in 2025 has been reported in Rankin County, the state health department reported on Thursday. Last year, there were 59 recorded confirmed…
Largest jackpot in Mississippi Match 5 history won in Columbus
One Mississippian woke up a whole lot richer on Thursday. The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced that the record $1.2 million jackpot for the Mississippi Match 5 was won during Wednesday…
Your Mississippi forecast for Thursday, June 5
Northern Mississippi Today will be mostly sunny with a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the upper 80s. Tonight will be clear, with lows in the…
Thunder & Lightning: Who’s In, Who’s Out, and Who Might Be Coming to Mississippi State Baseball Via The Portal
Now that Mississippi State baseball has its head coach, the question becomes who will he have on the team next season. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss the players Brian…
T&L Extra: Greg Madia of the Daily Progress Discusses Brian O’Connor to Mississippi State
Listeners to SportsTalk Mississippi and Thunder & Lightning knew well in advance that Brian O'Connor was the top target for Mississippi State's vacancy at baseball coach, but what was the…
Officials investigating Louisville house fire that claimed 3 lives
Mississippi officials are investigating a Louisville house fire that killed three people. According to a report from the Louisville Fire Department, first responders were dispatched to a home on Brooksville…
Off-duty Alabama police officer arrested in Mississippi on kidnapping charges
An Alabama police officer was arrested for kidnapping charges on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, while his alleged accomplice was taken into custody for hindering law enforcement. Harrison County Sheriff Matt…
