Olive Branch pitmaster advances in ‘Masterchef’ competition
One Mississippi native has advanced to the top 20 in the “MasterChef: United Tastes of America” competition after impressing the judges with his southern dishes. During Wednesday night's episode, Kendal Adair…
MEMA working toward emergency declaration status after severe weather
Severe storms have continued to wreak havoc on the Magnolia State, causing the loss of lives, property damage, and ongoing power outages. Over the weekend, over 150,000 Mississippians lost power…
Your guide to summer music in Mississippi
The temps are hot, but the music won’t stop. A laundry list of different artists and bands will be stopping in Mississippi this summer. Here, in chronological order, are the…
Waynesboro native becomes first Mississippian to earn prestigious wine diploma
A Waynesboro native has become the first Mississippi resident to graduate from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. Christen Raanes, owner of The Little Wine Shoppe in Hattiesburg, earned her ceritfication…
2 Blue Springs men arrested for role in January 6 Capitol riot
A Blue Springs man and his son have been arrested for their actions during the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in 2021. Toney Sheldon Bray, 46, and Ethan…
Federal judge questions mayor over safety of Jackson’s drinking water
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and interim third-party water manager Ted Henifin have been called to appear in court to discuss if the capital city's water is actually safe to…
Team Tupelo wins national skateboarding competition, to build new park with prize money
A skateboarding competition victory in New Orleans, La. has landed one Mississippi community the opportunity to create a new venue for young people to learn the sport. In mid-April, Team…
Another round of severe weather possible for southern Mississippi
More severe storms are expected to travel through southern parts of Mississippi from mid-morning into late afternoon on Tuesday. At this time, the National Weather Service (NWS) is anticipating damaging…
Severe weather leaves 25 injured, 1 dead in Jasper County
Gov. Tate Reeves has provided an update on the severe weather that struck Mississippi Sunday night and Monday. The Mississippi Emergency Management (MEMA) has found the following through assessments in…
