Governor requests major disaster declaration for 16 counties impacted by June weather
Governor Tate Reeves has requested a major disaster declaration for 16 counties impacted by the severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that swept across the state in mid-June. Included in…
Ole Miss football to unveil $45.7 million Manning Center renovations
The arms race to have the best facilities across college football is in full force with Ole Miss taking a major step forward this week. Following a $45.7 million investment…
Sen. England raises over $6,000 for cancer fundraiser after photo misused in campaign
Mississippi Senator Jeremy England has raised thousands of dollars in support of the American Cancer Society after a photo of the lawmakers in a pink outfit went viral on social…
USDA invests $12.6M into Jackson-based nonprofit
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $12,600,000 investment to the Jackson-based nonprofit To Improve Mississippi Economics (TIME), Inc. Funds designated to the Mississippi urban service center come from…
MSDH offering one-stop shop event for back-to-school forms
With the school year just around the corner, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is offering a one-stop shop for required entry/registration forms. The two-week event will take place…
Lowndes County man dies from heat exposure
As excessive heat continues across the Magnolia State, a Lowndes County man has been reported dead due to the high temperatures. First reported by WTVA, Larry Lynn, 72, was found…
Ben Mintz delivers $20K donation to Chuck’s Dairy Bar in Rolling Fork
Mississippi native and former Barstool Sports personality Ben Mintz has delivered a $20,000 donation to Chuck's Dairy Bar in Rolling Fork. The donation to the small town's staple restaurant, which…
Manhattan Beach donates decommissioned police vehicles to town of Pickens
A California city has delivered five decommissioned police cars to a small town in Mississippi for $1 apiece. Officials from Manhattan Beach, Calif., and Pickens, Miss., gathered in front of…
Simpson County inmate escapes for third time in 11 years
Officials are searching for an escaped inmate after he managed to break away during a trip to the local emergency room. Terry Bynum, 44, was receiving medical attention at the…
