Mississippians asked to shoot fireworks responsibly during New Year’s celebrations
As Mississippians plan to gather in groups to celebrate the start of the new year, State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney is urging people to be responsible when shooting fireworks. Per…
Best of T&L: The T&L Catfish Tour – Clarkson’s General Store
Thunder & Lightning is back on the road for stop number three on the Catfish Tour presented by Superior Catfish. This time, Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk are in Clarkson,…
Your Mississippi forecast for Thursday, December 28
Northern Mississippi Cooler today, with sunshine and widespread frost in the morning, then becoming partly sunny with highs in the mid-40s. Becoming mostly cloudy with areas of frost tonight and…
Jailer who allegedly killed another jailer in prison parking lot identified
The correctional officer who is said to have shot and killed another correctional officer outside a Mississippi prison on Tuesday has been identified. Caboris McAfee is being held at the…
Administrative hold remains on bulk of Mississippi’s medical cannabis products
The Mississippi State Department of Health is continuing a hiatus on a large number of medical cannabis products until retesting can be conducted following an administrative hold that was implemented…
Scorned lover shoots estranged wife’s boyfriend in Hattiesburg on Christmas Day
Not everybody has been in the Christmas spirit this holiday season. The Hattiesburg Police Department reports that a scorned lover has been taken into custody for allegedly shooting his estranged…
MEMA awarded $2.5M to prepare for natural disasters
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has been awarded nearly $2.5 million in federal funding to prepare for natural disasters following the March 24 tornadoes that devastated much of the state.…
Coastal leaders working to bring suicide prevention groups to schools
One suicide survivor's message is inspiring leaders along the Mississippi Gulf Coast to be proactive when it comes to addressing mental health in schools. Emma Benoit was recently introduced to the…
Powerball jackpot rises to $700 million ahead of Wednesday’s drawing
The Powerball jackpot has risen to $700 million after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Monday night. With the lump-sum option estimated at $352.3 million, the current Powerball…
