Your Mississippi forecast for Friday, January 20
Northern Mississippi-- Mostly sunny with areas of frost this morning, highs will be in the lower 50s. Becoming partly cloudy tonight with lows in the lower to mid-30s. Central Mississippi--…
Thunder & Lightning: How Does Mississippi State Manage Spring Practice?
Mississippi State's new offense has some roster requirements that the Bulldogs can't exactly fill. How will Kevin Barbay install his offense while missing some key cogs? Brian Hadad and Robbie…
Mississippi State selected to develop driving technology for people with disabilities
Mississippi State University has been selected to participate in a National Science Foundation (NSF) Convergence Accelerator program that is developing new technologies to enhance the quality of life and employment…
Former city of Jackson employee convicted for wire fraud scheme
A former city of Jackson employee has been convicted for fraudulently obtaining tens of thousands of dollars in grant money intended for artistic projects in Mississippi's capital city. According to…
Establishment of burn center at UMMC approved by IHL
The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s request to establish a burn center on its main campus in Jackson has been approved by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning. The Mississippi…
Rankin County traffic stop leads to seizure of 74 pounds of meth
A Georgia man has been arrested after more than 70 pounds of methamphetamine was discovered during a traffic stop along I-20 in Rankin County. According to Rankin County Sheriff Bryan…
Mississippi graduation rates rise to an all-time high
Mississippi's graduation rate has hit an all-time high in state history for the 2021-22 school year, with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) releasing the statewide rate of 88.9 percent.…
Federal court rules Bonnet Carré Spillway opening caused harm to Mississippi Sound
A federal court has ruled that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers violated the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and harmed the Mississippi Sound upon opening the Bonnet Carré…
Mississippi seeing spike in number of children accidentally eating marijuana edibles
The Mississippi Poison Control Center is experiencing an alarming increase in calls regarding children who have consumed marijuana-laced foods at home, causing illnesses requiring them to visit the emergency room.…
