More than $20M allocated for flood prevention projects in Leflore County
The United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation has awarded $20,557,734 to the Leflore County Board of Supervisors to protect against increased flooding in the area. USDA funding will…
Over 600 religious exemption applications approved for school vaccinations
It’s been just over two weeks since Mississippi began allowing religious exemptions for school vaccinations, and so far, the Department of Health (MSDH) has approved over 600 applications. On Monday,…
Mississippi Aquarium announces headline act for annual Sea of Stars fundraiser
Mississippi Aquarium has released that The Molly Ringwalds will be the headlining act for an outdoor concert at this year's Hancock Whitney’s Sea of Stars annual fundraising event. The event…
Your Mississippi forecast for Wednesday, August 2
Sunny skies and high temperatures will be seen across the majority of Mississippi today, as residents continue to experience the summer heat. Northern Mississippi Mostly clear skies will be seen…
Thunder & Lightning: Let’s Rumble Our Way to The Start of Preseason Camp
We are just a couple of days away from Mississippi State hitting the practice field and beginning the 2023 campaign in earnest. Until then, we have Brian Hadad and Robbie…
Man convicted of rape in Mississippi, other states dies in prison
Convicted serial rapist Daniel Ray Skaggs has passed away just weeks after being sentenced to life in prison. The 66-year-old Oklahoma native was found guilty by a Rankin County grand jury after…
Natchez students begin school year at brand-new high school
Students at Natchez High School are being welcomed back to school with a brand-new facility. On Monday, parents, educators, and community leaders gathered to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil…
MDE names 11 Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading Schools for 2023-24
Almost a dozen elementary schools throughout the state have been designated as Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading Schools (SOR) for the 2023-24 school year. The recognition, which is awarded by…
Austin Jenkins named director of Stennis International Airport
Austin Jenkins has been named the new director of the Stennis International Airport. Jenkins previously served as airport operations manager with the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) where he was…
Mega Millions jackpot rises to $1.05 billion for Tuesday’s drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot has increased to over a billion dollars for the fifth time in game history after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Friday. The winning…
