Alcorn State president ousted, IHL names interim replacement
The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) has approved changes in the presidential leadership at Alcorn State University. Dr. Ontario S. Wooden, who currently serves as…
Your Mississippi forecast for Friday, April 21
You can expect more rain and storms today as a cold front pushes across Mississippi. Some storms could be strong to severe. The main threat with these storms will be…
Mississippi named one of the top travel spots in America by ‘Forbes’
The state of Mississippi is one of the best places to travel in the U.S. in 2023, according to a recent article from Forbes. Mississippi joined a list of 19…
Biloxi mayor looks to increase security for large events following Beach Boulevard shooting
Over the weekend, one person died and four were injured during a Sunday shooting near Surf Style in Biloxi that took place during Black Spring Break festivities. Mayor Andrew "FoFo"…
Mississippi’s ‘Taste of the Mediterranean’ Greek Fest to kick off Friday
Mississippians looking to immerse themselves in Greek culture and tradition are invited to attend this year's "Taste of the Mediterranean" in Jackson on Friday, April 21. Starting at 7:00 p.m.,…
Mississippi dedicates historic $2 billion to infrastructure improvement projects
Governor Tate Reeves signed legislation into law Thursday investing historic levels of funding toward the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) and infrastructure improvement projects across the state. House Bill 1642…
Former professional wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr. indicted in state’s largest welfare scam
A federal indictment has been unsealed charging former professional wrestler Ted DiBiase, Jr. with misappropriating millions of dollars in safety-net funds intended for needy families and low-income individuals in Mississippi.…
Reeves signs legislation allocating $40M to workplace development initiatives
Multiple pieces of legislation that focus on Mississippi’s Office of Workforce Development (Accelerate Mississippi) have been signed by Governor Tate Reeves on Thursday. The bills, which include Senate Bill 3021,…
Governor to make decision on controversial HB 1020 by ‘end of the week’
Governor Tate Reeves is debating on whether or not he will sign arguably the most controversial bill of the 2023 legislative session as he plans to make an announcement by…
