Entergy Mississippi pledges $1.5 million to assist customers with high bills
As summer temperatures approach causing energy usage to rise, Entergy Mississippi is making a $1.5 million commitment to help customers manage high bills. Funded by Entergy shareholders, the additional commitment…
Federal government begins plans to prevent flooding in Yazoo Backwater Area
After decades of anticipation from residents near the Yazoo Backwater Area, federal government agencies have started the process of releasing a plan to prevent flooding in the region. The initial…
BYOB: Who is in charge around here?
When I am asked to mentor entrepreneurs, I often hear the phrase: “I want to be my own boss." Those words make me shudder. The people using this phrase have…
Suspect arrested following active shooter situation at Howard Industries
One suspect is in custody following an active shooter situation at Howard Industries in Laurel. According to The Laurel Leader-Call, Keith Hinton shot one person Friday morning before officers issued a BOLO…
Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival kicks off this weekend
The 70th annual Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival is set to kick off this weekend with this year's musical lineup expected to feature nearly 20 artists from across the South. For…
World Health Organization ends global health emergency for COVID-19
COVID-19 is no longer declared a global health emergency. The World Health Organization on Friday announced that it had ended the worldwide public health emergency over the virus as cases…
Morgan Wallen apologizes to Oxford fans, says rescheduled date is in the works
Country music star Morgan Wallen is coming back to Oxford. The “Last Night” singer, who canceled the second leg of a two-night stop in Oxford just six minutes before showtime last month,…
Man accused of shooting state trooper arrested in Rankin County
A man who is accused of shooting a police officer in Bolivar County earlier this week has been taken into custody. Stanley Self, Jr., 23, was arrested on Thursday by…
Your Mississippi forecast for Friday, May 5
Isolated severe storms capable of damaging wind gusts and hail up to quarter size are possible across parts of Mississippi today. Make sure you're staying weather aware. Northern Mississippi-- Mostly…
