Your Mississippi forecast for Thursday, January 22
There's a chance of showers and thunderstorms across Mississippi today, with highs ranging from the 50s in north Mississippi to the lower 70s in the south. Here’s your statewide forecast…
Thunder & Lightning: Making Sense of Mississippi State’s Portal Strategy
Mississippi State entered the transfer portal with two obvious needs, and now three weeks in, you can't say with certainty the Bulldogs have met either of them. Brian Hadad and…
Jackson, Biloxi chefs named semifinalists for James Beard Award
Hunter Evans and Austin Sumrall, two names familiar to foodies across Mississippi, are semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Award for the South’s best chef. This year’s semifinalists for The…
Mississippi lawmaker introduces bill that would allow high school athletes to sign NIL deals
Could name, image, and likeness compensation seep into Mississippi's high school sports scene? One state lawmaker has opened the door for it to become a reality. At the collegiate level,…
Delta State closing Thursday afternoon in anticipation of winter storm
Delta State University announced Wednesday afternoon a shift in class schedules as much of Mississippi braces for severe winter weather forecast to arrive this weekend. The university in Cleveland announced…
Biloxi High School announces Collier as new head football coach
Biloxi High School has found its new head football coach, announcing the promotion Eric Collier from defensive coordinator on Wednesday afternoon. Collier, a longtime high school coach who has also…
Mississippi attorney general announces sentencing in million-dollar fraud scheme
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the sentencing of a Brookhaven man in a nearly $1 million wire fraud case that targeted Mississippi investors. 23-year-old David Tiler Castillo was sentenced to…
Public health report card shows Mississippi saw some improvement but challenges remain
Mississippi is making progress in several key public health areas but significant challenges remain, officials with the state Department of Health said Wednesday afternoon when unveiling their annual public health…
Investigation underway after subject ‘acting suspiciously’ was shot by McComb police
An officer-involved shooting in McComb is under investigation. According to the McComb Police Department, officers arrived at a location near the city's library on Wednesday to question a subject who…
New lottery game coming to Mississippi will award $1 million a year for life
Lottery players in Mississippi will soon be offered another chance to win big with the launch of "Millionaire for Life," a new multi-state draw game that begins next month. The…
