Featured Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday
Get ready to lose an hour of sleep because it’s time to turn the clocks forward. Daylight Saving Time officially begins Sunday at 2:00 a.m. So, before...
Featured Update: Man charged for Philadelphia double shooting
Update: The store clerk has been identified as Megan Staats. Robert Jackson has been charged with capital murder. Original report: Two people are dead and two...
Featured Weekday weather rundown 8-28-18
Today in North Mississippi it will be sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs will be in the lower...
Featured Teens charged in Starkville shooting
19-year-old Carson Clement, of Eupora, and 19-year-old Tyler Smith, of Louisville, were arrested and charged with attempted murder after a shooting in Starkville. The shooting occurred...
Featured Escaped Coahoma County Jail inmate found
The Mississippi Department of Corrections announced that state inmate James Johnson III, who had escaped the Coahoma County Jail, is in custody. The 21-year-old was...
Featured Five to join The MAX Hall of Fame
Tonight the Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience will celebrate this year’s inductees into The MAX Hall of Fame. The five 2018 inductees are bluesman Howlin’...
Featured MDOC investigating 10 inmate deaths this month
Ten inmates have died this month in custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections. They are still pending autopsies but the department believes they are...
Featured “Fire on the Forty” program accepting applications
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, (MDWFP) is continuing its partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Foundation for Mississippi Wildlife,...
Featured Entergy Mississippi opening French Camp plant
Entergy Mississippi intends to purchase the Choctaw Energy Facility, a modern power plant in French Camp, subject to regulatory approval. The plant is a clean...
Featured Missing toddler drowns in pond
Yesterday evening around 5:00 p.m., Jones County Sheriff’s Deputies and JCSD Search & Rescue (SAR) Teams responded to a call about a missing 2 year-old...
Featured Texas man sentenced in Mississippi for cocaine
44 year-old Mario Guadalupe Pecina, of San Antonio, Texas, was sentenced to a total of 12 years and 9 months in federal prison, followed by 5...
Featured Prison-to-College Pipeline offers second chance
56 women at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Pearl were recently honored for completing college-level courses in U.S. history, public speaking, English composition and...
Featured St. Martin teen charged in double shooting
18 year-old Fa’Darius Williams is in the Jackson County Adult Detention Center after allegedly shooting two brothers on Thursday night. Deputies responded to a call...
Featured CWD regulations adopted for 2018-19 hunting season
The Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, adopted regulations for the revised Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Management Zone for the 2018-2019 hunting season during...
Featured Paden man charged with manslaughter
On Friday Tishomingo County Sheriff’s officers charged 38 year-old Keith Letson, of Tishomingo County/Paden, with manslaughter. The charge stems from an incident that occurred in...
Featured Gulfport man charged for assaulting officer
On Friday officers with the Gulfport Police Department arrested 26 year-old Kendall Fernando Daniels, of Bay St Louis, charging him with two counts of aggravated...
Featured Mississippi test scores on the rise
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released statewide results from the 2017-18 Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP), which shows achievement is continuing to rise among...
Featured Recreational fishing seasons closed
Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced that the recreational fishing season for Gray Triggerfish closed in Mississippi territorial waters on Thursday. They...
Featured Man charged with commercial driver’s license fraud
43 year-old Benjamin James McGrigg, of Jackson, pled guilty to commercial driver’s license fraud. On March 5th, 2018, McGrigg was charged in a five-count federal...
Featured U.S. Senate Youth Program accepting applications
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith encouraged Mississippi high school juniors and seniors to apply to be delegates to the 2019 U.S. Senate Youth...
Featured Moss Point man pleads guilty to cocaine conspiracy
46 year-old Keith Lavell Brown, of Moss Point, pled guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than 5 kilograms of cocaine. Brown...
Featured MDE says test scores rise in Mississippi
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released statewide results from the 2017-18 Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP), which shows achievement is continuing to rise among...
Featured Mississippians to celebrate National College Savings Month
For the sixth year, the Office of State Treasurer Lynn Fitch and Mississippi Children’s Museum (MCM) will be celebrating September as National College Savings Month...
Featured Man kills grandmother for “not letting him use her car”
A Picayune man was arrested after he was accused of murdering his grandmother. 30 year-old Thomas Crawford was a patient at a hospital in Fort...
Featured ‘Soldier On’ program celebrated for their success
Earlier this week, G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery VA Medical Center Director Dr. David Walker and Fred Howell of Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula joined Commissioner Pelicia E....
Featured Recreational Gray Triggerfish and Red Snapper seasons set to close
Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced that the recreational fishing season for Gray Triggerfish will close in Mississippi territorial waters at 11:59...
Featured Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi & UMMC come to agreement
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi and the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) are pleased to announce they have reached an agreement, and...
Featured South Mississippi Correctional Institution appoints new leader
The Mississippi Department of Corrections Commissioner Pelicia E. Hall announced a new leader at the South Mississippi Correctional Institution (SMCI) in Leakesville. 60 year-old SMCI Deputy...
Featured Aaron Rice named new Director of Mississippi Justice Institute
The Mississippi Center for Public Policy (MCPP) announced that Aaron Rice has been named the new Director of the Mississippi Justice Institute (MJI). Founded in...
Featured Panama Canal and U.S. Tenn-Tom Waterway renew alliance
The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority and the Panama Canal Authority renewed their Memorandum of Understanding at the Miraflores Locks, on the Pacific coast of the...
Featured Alex Deaton pleads guilty to murder
Alex Deaton, who allegedly went on a multi-state crime spree that started in Mississippi, plead guilty today in Rankin County Court. Deaton is accused of...
Featured Illegal immigrant pleads guilty to unlawful re-entry after removal
27 year-old Joaquin Luna-Cijeros, a citizen of Mexico, pleaded guilty today to unlawful re-entry by an alien after removal. In May, a Homeland Security Investigations...
Featured MDOC correctional officer arrested
A four year correctional officer at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Rankin County has been arrested and suspended. 35 year-old Kimberly Diana Scott, of Pickens, is...
Featured Young adults with disabilities SEARCH for the right job at UMMC
A national program designed to help students with disabilities obtain competitive community-based employment expanded to central Mississippi through a strategic collaboration of the Mississippi Department...
Featured Tallahatchie County sheriff faces narcotics charges
Update: Brewer has resigned as the Sheriff of Tallahatchie County following his arrest. Original Report: The Sheriff of Tallahatchie County has been arrested on federal narcotics...
Featured KLLM president receives Governor’s Excellence Award
Today Governor Phil Bryant and United States Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith presented Jim Richards, President & CEO of KLLM Transport Services, the Governor’s Excellence Award. Governor...
Featured Seven individuals arrested in metro Jackson spice investigation
A metro Jackson investigation of the synthetic cannabinoid known by various names including spice has led to the seizure of $350,000 in bank deposits and...
Featured MSU women’s basketball embark on Italy tour
Mississippi State is saying “Ciao” to Italy this week as the Bulldog women’s basketball team tours the country and plays three games over a 10-day...
Featured Oxford PD making schools safer
The Oxford Police Department has two new school resource officers for this school year. Officer Dukes is assigned to the Oxford Learning Center and Officer...
Featured Gulfport woman charged with first degree murder
Earlier this week the Gulfport Police Department arrested 23 year-old Sandra Marie Goff, of Gulfport, charging her with one count of murder first degree. The arrest...
Featured Ole Miss law professor to lead national academic organization
A University of Mississippi law professor will lead an organization representing more than 100 institutions as head of the Southeastern Association of Law Schools for...
Featured Madison vehicle pursuit leads to multiple charges
Last night a Madison Police officer working a traffic detail on Interstate 55 attempted to stop a 2008 Pontiac with an expired license plate. The...
Featured 30 new jobs coming to Union County
Master-Bilt is growing in New Albany by manufacturing more refrigerated cabinets at the company’s Union County facility. The project is a $1 million investment and...
Featured Felon charged after son shoots himself
Earlier this week Hattiesburg Police officers responded to a report of a shooting at a a Family Dollar store on West 4th Street. When officers arrived, they...
Featured Young adults with disabilities SEARCH for the right job at UMMC
A national program designed to help students with disabilities obtain competitive community-based employment expanded to central Mississippi through a strategic collaboration of the Mississippi Department...
Featured Five MDOC inmates die in five days
The Mississippi Department of Corrections is investigating five unrelated inmate deaths that have occurred since Thursday. In each case, the cause and manner of death...
Featured Gulfport man faces assault, firearm & drug charges
Gulfport Police officers arrested and charged 26 year-old Kendall Fernando Daniels, of Bay St. Louis, with one count of aggravated domestic assault, possession of a stolen firearm,...
Featured Man dies after jumping off Union Falls Bridge
21 year-old Damion Robine died yesterday afternoon after he jumped off of Union Falls Bridge on Moselle-Ovett Rd. in Jones County. Reports say Damion’s friends warned...
Featured MSU Extension promotes steps to reduce lead in water
Practical actions that can reduce lead in drinking water are highlights of a recently concluded multistate project. Jason Barrett is an assistant Extension professor in...
Featured Evers’ home becomes Civil Rights landmark
Today U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke designated the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home as an official African American Civil Rights Network (AARCN) site. He...
Featured Wicker, Hyde-Smith announce $852K in grants for Mississippi fire departments
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith announced the award of $851,954 in FEMA grants to fire departments in Columbus, Biloxi, Hattiesburg, Senatobia, Laurel, Bentonia,...
Featured Jackson man pleads guilty to crack and cocaine conspiracy
43 year-old L.C. Hatfield, Jr., of Jackson, pled guilty to his role in a conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute more than 280...
Featured Governor Phil Bryant wraps up speeches at Neshoba County Fair
Governor Phil Bryant gave his 21st speech at the Neshoba County Fair this morning. When he discussed his experience as state auditor, he highlighted how...
Featured Last day of political speakers at Neshoba County Fair
This morning was the last day of political speeches at the Neshoba County Fair. Each candidate gave their 10 minute stump speech, a yearly tradition...
Featured Hunting permit applications to be accepted starting today
Beginning today, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) will accept draw permit applications for deer, rabbit, and early season teal hunts on...
Featured Gulfport man charged with aggravated domestic assault
28 year-old Trent Royale Callahan, of Gulfport, was arrested by Gulfport Police officers and charged with one count of aggravated domestic assault. On July 30th, at...
Featured 25 new jobs coming to Oxford
SMW Manufacturing expanded operations in Lafayette County, investing $4 million and creating 25 jobs. The expansion supports the company’s new contracts, as well as its...
Featured Teen tries to obtain drug with bogus prescription
Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics director, John Dowdy, said that 18 year-old Danny Calhoun, of Tunica, was arrested for trying to fill a bogus prescription for a...
Featured Price Wallace elected House District 77 Representative
Yesterday a special election took place to determine who will take over the House District 77 seat held by former Representative Andy Gipson. Gipson stepped...
Featured Weekday weather rundown 8-1-18
Here’s a rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In North Mississippi it will be partly sunny with fog this morning and a...
Featured MC Law School Dean receives Lifetime Achievement award
Leaders of the Mississippi Women Lawyers Association saluted Mississippi College Law School Dean Patricia W. Bennett with the organization’s 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor...
Featured Lawmakers announce improvements to local airports
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, Cindy Hyde-Smith and Congressman Steven Palazzo announced the award of $9.77 million for improvements to 20 airports across Mississippi. The grants...
Featured One charged, one wanted in Lee drug bust
Over the weekend the Lee County Sheriff’s Department and the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit served a search warrant at 111 Mary Ann Street in Verona,...
Featured Medical marijuana initiative filed
Harper Grace was two years old when the Mississippi Legislature passed Harper Grace’s Law in 2014. The law removed marijuana extract oil from the state’s...
Featured Pharmacy tech charged for stealing drugs
30-year-old Jessica Lynn Meredith, of Florence, was arrested by agents of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics on the job in Metro Jackson. Meredith is a...
Featured Fatal motorcycle wreck in Madison
Over the weekend the Madison Police Department responded to a reported vehicle crash involving several vehicles and motorcycles on Highway 463 near Fairfield Drive. The...
Featured Probationer wanted in Holmes County homicide ends
A probationer who was wanted as a person of interest in a homicide that occurred Sunday in Holmes County is now in custody. 25 year-old...
Featured Flood insurance program advances through House
The House has passed a bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program(NFIP) through November 30th. It passed on a vote of 366-52 and awaits...
Featured Gulfport PD say man abuses infant son
Yesterday the Gulfport Police Department officers arrested 29 year-old Shawn Michael Babbitt after they were contacted for a complaint of child abuse in the 500 block...
Featured Biloxi man could face life in prison for heroin
53 year-old Donald Eric McRoy of Biloxi pled guilty earlier this week, on the second day of his trial, to conspiracy to possess with intent...
Featured Governor sets District 31 special election date
Governor Phil Bryant has set November 6th as the special election date for House District 31. The seat recently became vacant when former Representative Sara Richardson...
Featured Mississippi Federation of Republican Women awarded for publicizing human trafficking hotline
Mississippi’s Center for Violence Prevention proudly recognized the Mississippi Federation of Republican Women (MFRW) for its publicity of the National Human Trafficking Hotline this morning....
Featured Illegal alien pleads guilty to methamphetamine conspiracy
27 year-old Jose Luis Solaria Morales, an illegal alien from Mexico, pled guilty to his role in a conspiracy to possess with the intent to...
Featured Jackson County property auction ends tonight
Those looking for a good deal on property on the Mississippi Gulf Coast still have a few hours left to bid in an online auction...
Featured AG Hood launches lawsuit against student loan lenders
Attorney General Jim Hood and the Mississippi Center for Justice are fighting in court for thousands of Mississippians who were financially affected by deceptive student...
Featured Recall alert, Goldfish and Ritz crackers
Pepperidge Farm and Mondelēz Global LLC announced that there has been a voluntary recall for certain Ritz Cracker Sandwiches, Ritz Bits products and certain Goldfish....
Featured Pregnant dolphin found shot on Mississippi shore
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of Law Enforcement is investigating a case involving a pregnant bottlenose dolphin found dead on the beach in Waveland....
Featured Red Snapper season reopened today
The state recreational fishing season for Red Snapper reopened in Mississippi territorial waters today and will close when the assigned recreational quota is reached. Matt...
Featured Update: Jackson County suspect in custody
Update: A post from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that 52-year-old Paul Heathcoe has been taken into custody. Original Report: Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies are...
Featured Neshoba County Fair opens this week
The 2018 Neshoba County Fair will kick off on July 27th and end on August 3rd. The Neshoba County Fair has grown from a two-day...
Featured Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association endorses Hyde-Smith
The Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association has endorsed Cindy Hyde-Smith for U.S. Senate. Marty Milstead, MADA president, said their association is supporting Senator Hyde-Smith because she...
Featured Man convicted for drugs, evidence of dog fighting found
42 year-old Ance Payton of Jackson pled guilty yesterday to possessing several illegal drugs with the intent to distribute them. In 2017, the Jackson Police...
Featured Hattiesburg Zoo welcomes baby sloth
The Hattiesburg Zoo has been announcing that they have a secret and yesterday, the secret was revealed. The zoo welcomed a new baby sloth, Maple,...
Featured Weekday weather rundown 6-20-18
Today in North Mississippi it will be mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms with highs in the mid 90’s. The heat...
Featured Neshoba County Fair 2018 lineup
The 2018 Neshoba County Fair will kick off on July 27th and end on August 3rd. The Neshoba County Fair has grown from a two-day...
Featured Corinth PD joins the lip sync challenge
The lip sync challenge between police departments has made its way to Mississippi thanks to the Corinth Police Department. Detective Heather Russell with the Corinth...
Featured California man faces heroin charges in Mississippi
37 year-old Vincente Manuel Ruiz of Modesto, California, was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for conspiracy...
Featured Two Mississippi residents face firearm charges
41 year-old Santoria L. French of Hattiesburg and 37 year-old Lemont Antoine Jackson of Jackson each entered guilty pleas to felony charges yesterday. French entered...
Featured Mississippi State Fair announces lineup
The 159th Mississippi State Fair will kick off Wednesday, October 3rd, and run through Sunday, October 14th. One of the fair’s biggest draws is its...
Featured Hunting permit applications to be accepted August 1st
Beginning August 1st, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) will accept draw permit applications for deer, rabbit, and early season teal hunts...
Featured Robbery victim accidentally shoots himself
On Sunday night, Hattiesburg Police officers responded to a report of a shooting at Wal-Mart on Highway 49. When officers arrived, they met with witnesses...
Featured Heat index climbing across Mississippi
This week across Mississippi the heat index is reaching 100-110 and it’s important to know how to stay safe. Thomas Winesett, a meteorologist with the...
Featured Update: Murder suspect captured in Utah
Update: 61 year-old Charles Eugene Bowman of Pearl River County was captured at Rainbow Cove Campground in Utah and taken into custody. Federal marshals had...
Featured Mississippi Blood Services needs your help
It is an annual trend for blood donation numbers to decrease in the summertime because schools are out and people travel more, and that is...
Featured MSU reduces concession prices
This fall, Mississippi State fans will notice dramatically reduced prices at concessions. Prices on food and beverage at all home venues will be significantly decreased...
Featured How to handle IRS scam calls
The Starkville Police Department said they have been receiving numerous complaints of fraudulent IRS calls. They made a statement on their Facebook page saying: “We would...
Featured MSU’s ‘Banana Boys’ donate to Blair E. Batson
Soon after the ‘Rally Banana’ phenomenon for the Mississippi State Diamond Dawgs started, MSU students Chip Goza and Storm Davis became known as the ‘Banana...
Featured Pearl River Foods increases workforce in Carthage
Poultry processor Pearl River Foods is growing its workforce in Carthage, adding 450 jobs to support an increase in production. The additional jobs will bring...
Featured Canton Nissan appoints new VP
Nissan has announced senior management changes to its Canton facility. Vice president of manufacturing, Steve Marsh, will return to Nissan Manufacturing United Kingdom as vice...
Featured Blood needed in Mississippi
It is an annual trend for blood donation numbers to decrease in the summertime because schools are out and people travel more, and that is...
Featured Update: 15 year-old charged for shooting 17 year-old
Monday afternoon the Vicksburg Police Department responded to 1001 First East Street in reference to a 17 year-old female who had been shot once in...
Featured MSU’s Grant Library to be discussed in Jackson
Tomorrow at noon David Nolen will talk about the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library and Museum opened last November at Mississippi State University. The 21,000-sq.-ft. addition...
Featured How to avoid and treat tick bites in Mississippi
With summer time in full swing, make sure you are being mindful of ticks. Much like mosquitoes, ticks are more prevalent in the summer time...
Featured Couple faces child sex and neglect charges
Yesterday Sherry Westmoreland of Harmontown was arrested by the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department on six counts of contributing to the delinquency or neglect of a...
Featured AMR’s lightning survival advice
The National Weather Service says you should be on the lookout for thunderstorms and lightning now until Sunday in Central Mississippi so the American Medical...
Featured Trump picks Supreme Court nominee tonight
Tonight President Donald Trump will announce his selection for the Supreme Court vacancy and Mississippians such as U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker are...
Featured Commissioner Presley charges telemarketers for no-call violations
Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley announced today that the PSC has charged six telemarketers for violating Mississippi’s No-Call law. The PSC’s investigation found that these...
Featured Missing Desoto County teen
The Desoto County Sheriff’s Department needs your help finding a missing teenager. 16 year-old Abigail Foster was last seen in the Eudora area. Investigators said...
Featured MBN launches state asset forfeiture website
The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics has launched a new website for asset forfeiture actions taken on behalf of state and local law enforcement agencies, as...
Featured Hosemann releases $67,452 in tax-forfeited revenue to 15 counties
The Secretary of State’s office released $67,452.08 to 15 counties across the state, and cities and schools within those counties, representing proceeds from recent tax-forfeited...
Featured Three Coast men face same gun charges in separate cases
Three Gulf Coast men in unrelated cases pled guilty to illegally possessing firearms. 23 year-old Javon Jamil Byrd of Gulfport, 21 year-old Jaquan Deshawn Carter...
Featured Safe Fourth of July tips from Red Cross
The Fourth of July holiday will be here tomorrow and many of us will enjoy the outdoors, watch fireworks or host a family picnic. The...
Featured Inmates rewarded with family visitation
Nearly 200 inmates who have had good behavior for a year or more were allowed a special family visit for three hours on Saturday at...
Featured Former Lt. Governor, Brad Dye, dies at 84
84 year-old Brad Dye passed away on Sunday from respiratory failure. Dye served as lieutenant governor longer than anyone else in Mississippi history. Before serving three...
Featured Hyde-Smith works to improve farm bill
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, committed to continuing to work on improving farm bill legislation approved by the Senate...
Featured Paul Ott Carruth passes away after breast cancer battle
83 year-old Paul Ott Carruth passed away this morning due to breast cancer. Carruth was Mississippi’s goodwill ambassador, a conservationist, a Mississippi musician and songwriter,...
Featured 329 new bills to become law today
While lawmakers failed to pass key education and infrastructure bills during the 2018 legislative session, they were able to pass 329 bills that will go...
Featured Gas station manager charged for embezzlement
Earlier this week 28 year-old Edwin Collins turned him self into the Gulfport Police Department and was charged for embezzlement. The department was contacted for...
Featured Golden residents arrested for meth
Two Golden residents were arrested for methamphetamine earlier this week. 31 year-old Travis Miller and 44 year-old Christy Payne were pulled over by the Tishomingo...
Featured State Treasurer launches WIN-R program
State Treasurer Lynn Fitch is launching a new program this fall, Women’s Initiative Network for Republicans (WIN-R), to help train women who are interested in...
Featured Watch out for IRS scam calls
The Jones County Sheriff’s Department wants you to be aware of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) scam calls that are happening. They have received multiple reports...
Featured Entergy aims to lower summer bills
Starting on July 1st, Entergy Mississippi customers will see more than $300 million in benefits under a plan approved by the Mississippi Public Service Commission....
Featured Multiple child sexual assault cases alleged
48 year-old Curtis Lowery of Ellisville turned himself into the Jones County Sheriff’s Department yesterday for sexually assaulting a juvenile. In May of this year...
Featured Car dealership owner charged with fraud
Yesterday Hattiesburg Police officers arrested 36 year-old Allen Jenkins of Hattiesburg for fraudulent checks in regards to his business. He is accused of selling vehicles...
Featured Burglar found sleeping in homeowner’s bed
Yesterday 28 year-old Venshada Neisha Clayton was arrested by Vicksburg police officers and charged with residential burglary after a homeowner found her asleep in his...
Featured MSU softball player passes away after cancer battle
18 year-old Mississippi State softball player Alex Wilcox passed away in her hometown of Brantley, Alabama, on Monday evening. Wilcox inspired the softball community with her courageous...
Featured Hyde-Smith makes promises to veterans
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith said generations of American men and women have served our country in the Armed Forces and sacrificed to protect our freedoms...
Featured Man charged for watching child in restroom
55 year-old Wayne Nobles of Hattiesburg was found guilty by a Lamar County Jury of voyeurism, which is defined as the practice of gaining sexual...
Featured Pickering named Executive Director of the veterans services agency
The Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board announced that Stacey Pickering has been named as the new Executive Director of the veteran services agency. Mr. Pickering will...
Featured Miss Tupelo wins Miss Mississippi
Miss Tupelo Asya Branch was crowned last night as Miss Mississippi 2018. Asya lives in Booneville and is an integrated marketing communications major at the University...
Featured Mississippi Highway Patrol officers win “Best Overall” award
Two Mississippi Highway Patrol Public Affairs Officers have won an award. The officers had the best public safety presentation at the 2018 Uniformed Safety Education...
Featured North Carolina residents face drug charges in Brandon
Earlier this week a Brandon Police Department Narcotics Detective stopped a 2015 Toyota Corolla for speeding on I-20 East bound. After stopping the vehicle, the driver...
Featured Hyde-Smith votes for failed spending cut plan
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith voted to advance President Trump’s plan to cut $15 billion in unspent or unnecessary funding from federal agencies, but the effort...
Featured Pike County’s Shepherd nominated for U.S. Marshal
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith said they will push for the confirmation of Mark B. Shepherd of McComb, who has been nominated by...
Featured 2018 Miss Mississippi pageant kicks off tonight
The 2018 Miss Mississippi pageant starts tonight as preliminaries kick off at 7:00 p.m. Preliminary awards will take place Wednesday, Thursday and Friday night followed...
Featured Louisiana man faces cocaine charges in Gulfport
42 year-old Saul Guzman Ontiveros, of Terrytown, Louisiana, pled guilty to attempting to purchase 5 kilograms of cocaine with intent to distribute in Gulfport. In...
Featured Iuka man fails to register as sex offender
42 year-old Michael Richard Woodruff, of Iuka, was arrested at his home by Tishomingo Sheriff’s deputies on an outstanding warrant for failure to register as...
Featured Texting and driving causing car insurance to rise
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Car insurance rates may be going up soon. Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney said insurance company may raise Mississippians rates and its because of cell phones....
Featured Harper speaks on immigration reform
As America focuses on illegal immigration, people are now concerned about the potential for families to be split up, and children to be left without their...
Featured UPDATE: Missing Madison teen found safe
UPDATE: Noah Gagneaux has been found safe. No details have been included at this time. Original Report: A Madison teenager has been missing for a...
Featured Mississippi continues to battle opioid crisis
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced that Mississippi is in line to receive another $7.5 million in federal funding to address opioid abuse prevention and recovery...
Featured Natchez man arrested with guns and drugs
Early Saturday morning a narcotics search warrant was executed at 3544 Stampley Rd by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, and Adams...
Featured MDWFP says to leave young wildlife alone
With summer quickly approaching, newborn wildlife is abundant in Mississippi. From hatching birds and newborn squirrels, to white-tailed deer fawns, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife,...
Featured Spring rains pushed hay production behind
A long, cool spring put Mississippi hay production about two weeks behind schedule, but a long, hot summer can give producers the chance to catch...
Featured Former ‘3 Doors Down’ guitarist arrested
46 year-old Todd Harrell, the original bass player for the band ‘3 Doors Down’, was arrested Friday morning in St. Martin and is facing drug,...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 6-18-18
Today in North Mississippi it will be mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the lower 90’s. Tonight...
Featured Son surprises dad with CWS tickets to Omaha
A Mississippi state fan whose father has Alzheimer’s and used to play baseball for Mississippi State in the 1960’s, surprised him with tickets to the College...
Featured Weekend weather rundown 6-16-18
Today in North Mississippi it will be mostly sunny with patchy fog this morning. This afternoon there will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms....
Featured Black Caucus endorses Democrat David Baria
The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) endorsed Democrat David Baria in the Democratic US Senate runoff. The Black Caucus is comprised of the 49 African American...
Featured Vicksburg man shoots 14 year-old
Yesterday morning Vicksburg Police officers arrested and charged 22 year-old Austin Marshall Terrell of Vicksburg for the attempted murder of a 14 year-old. The child...
Featured Home repair scams in Forest
The Forest Police Department wants all residents to be aware of home repair scams. If anyone comes by your residence inquiring about foundation or structural...
Featured Gulfport man faces sexual battery charge
19 year-old Byren Tyrek Williams, of Gulfport, was arrested by Gulfport Police Department officers and charged with one count of sexual battery and one count...
Featured Gulf Coast drug supplier sentenced
24 year-old Juan Luis Cantu AKA “Flaco,” of La Joya, Texas, was arrested and charged for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance,...
Featured Pike County man faces child porn charges
Earlier this week Benard “Ben” Rauch Jr., of Chatawa, was arrested and charged for possession of child pornography and the production of child pornography. Rauch is...
Featured 2018 Legislator Report Card released
BIPEC (Business and Industry Political Education Committee) has released its Legislator “Business & Jobs” Report Card for the 2018 legislative session. Derek Easley, CEO and...
Featured Fitch launches financial education classes
Yesterday State Treasurer Lynn Fitch and the Mississippi Council on Economic Education (MCEE) launched a new teacher training program to better equip Mississippi teachers to...
Featured Tennessee man faces meth charges in Mississippi
Earlier this week 30 year-old Shawn Strickland of Adamsville, Tennessee, was arrested in Tishomingo County. Tishomingo County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop for reckless...
Featured Louisiana residents face charges in Biloxi
Yesterday morning Biloxi Police Officers responded to a report of a male and female sleeping in a vehicle in a parking lot where a young...
Featured Juveniles charged with 8 counts of burglary
Last week two juveniles were arrested by the Hattiesburg Police Department in connection to multiple residential burglaries in the area around Kamper Park. The two males,...
Featured Hospital employee accused of fondling resident
Attorney General Jim Hood announced that a former employee of East Mississippi State hospital surrendered to authorities Friday morning after being indicted for fondling a...
Featured International Ballet Competition kicked off yesterday
The USA International Ballet Competition (USA IBC) has welcomed 100 competitors from 17 nations to Jackson as the official International Ballet Competition for the United...
Featured High schools to require financial education
On Monday, June 11th, State Treasurer Lynn Fitch and the Mississippi Council on Economic Education (MCEE) will launch a new teacher training program to better...
Featured 8 year-old accidentally kills 9 year-old
Greenville Police Department officers responded to MacArthur Street on Wednesday night in response to an injured juvenile. Investigators discovered that an 8 year-old accidentally shot...
Featured 12 year-old dies in bulldozer accident
12 year-old Hunter Dewayne Hewett, of Vancleave, died yesterday afternoon in an accident involving a dump truck and bulldozer. Hunter was helping his grandfather, Johnny Wayne Hewett,...
Featured Scam calls in Amite County
An Amite County resident received a call from someone using a spoofing app asking her for money and saying they were with the Amite County...
Featured Deadline approaching for MHP Cadet Class 63
The deadline to apply for the Mississippi Highway Patrol Cadet Class 63 is this Friday, June 8th by 5 p.m. The application can be downloaded online...
Featured Moselle man wanted for aggravated assault
Jones County Sheriff’s Investigators are asking for your assistance in locating 37 year-old Robert Reus, III of Moselle. An arrest warrant has been issued for...
Featured Gulfport man charged with attempted murder
Yesterday Gulfport police officers arrested 37 year-old Johnny Anthony Carter of Gulfport, charging him with one count of Attempted Murder. The warrants were obtained from...
Featured Man charged with distributing methamphetamine
U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and Special Agent in Charge Stephen G. Azzam with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), announced that 40 year old Demetrius Darnell Mason...
Featured Adams County woman wanted for selling meth
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Venita Mulvihill Bumgarner who is wanted for selling meth. Bumgarner is 5’03” and weighs 100 lbs. She has...
Featured 10 year-old shot in Brookhaven
20 year-old Tarius Maurice McNair of Starkville was arrested on Monday afternoon after he accidentally shot a 10 year-old boy in Brookhaven. Chief Kenneth Collins...
Featured Three arrested after nightclub shooting
Three people were injured and three were arrested after a shooting Saturday night in Warren County. Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace confirmed that the shooting...
Featured June is National Dairy Month
For 81 years, the month of June has officially been recognized as National Dairy Month, but in the state of Mississippi, dairy farming does not...
Featured “Snake Day” coming to Natural Science Museum
See, touch, and learn about snakes at “Snake Day”! The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks’s Mississippi Museum of Natural Science will host “Snake...
Featured Man dies in submerged vehicle
On Saturday the Reservoir police responded to a Ross Barnett Reservoir boat launch off Highway 43 to a report of an unconscious man in a...
Featured Lynn Fitch provides newborns with college scholarships
State Treasurer Lynn Fitch congratulated two lucky newborns who will each start their life with $529 in education savings through a Mississippi Affordable College Savings...
Featured Officials work to improve Jackson’s infrastructure
After catastrophic events have closed Jackson schools and streets in the past six months, Bob Miller, Director of Public Works for the City of Jackson, hopes...
Featured Gulfport man charged with child pornography
Attorney General Jim Hood announced that 32 year-old Scotty Peel was arrested at his Gulfport apartment on Wednesday and charged with one count of child exploitation...
Featured Delta Council hosts annual meeting
The annual Delta Council meeting happened this morning at the Bologna Performing Arts Center at Delta State University in Cleveland. The Delta Council is a regional...
Featured Aycox aiming for primary victory
Michael Aycox’s name will be on the ballot on June 5th in Mississippi’s 3rd Congressional District. Aycox said Mississippians are tired of the typical established...
Featured Newborn babies receive scholarship money
State Treasurer Lynn Fitch congratulated two lucky newborns who will each start their life with $529 in education savings through a Mississippi Affordable College Savings...
Featured Empower Mississippi reveals new initiative for prisoners
Empower Mississippi announced today that the organization is launching a new initiative focused on increasing employability by reforming the state’s criminal justice system. Empower Mississippi...
Featured Human trafficking happening in Mississippi
You may not realize it, but human trafficking may be happening around you in Mississippi. Sandy Middleton is the Executive Director for the Center for...
Featured Purvis man charged with child molestation and rape
A Purvis man will serve 45 years in prison for child molestation and statutory rape. 41 year-old Phillip Don Lawson was sentenced to two terms...
Featured Missing Laurel teenager
The Laurel Police Department reported that 17 year-old Princess Johnson ran away and is missing. Johnson is a black female weighing 115 lbs. and is...
Featured How to prepare for sub-tropical storm Alberto
The Mississippi Region American Red Cross continues to work closely with government partners in response to Sub-Tropical Storm Alberto. The Red Cross is currently on...
Featured Starbucks closes for sensitivity training
This afternoon Starbucks will close more than 8,000 stores and begin a new chapter in their history. Executive Chairman of Starbucks, Howard Schultz, wrote an...
Featured How to prepare for the alligator hunting permit application
Applications for the alligator hunting permit will be available for purchase online via the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks website beginning June 1st...
Featured Mississippi red snapper season opens
Mississippi’s red snapper season opened on Friday for private recreational anglers and state for-hire vessels in state and federal waters. The season will be open...
Featured Rock one sock for National Missing Children’s Day
Yesterday was National Missing Children’s Day and all week the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children asked people to show their support by participating...
Featured Spring brings mayflies and lovebugs
While you may love the spring weather, you may not love the bugs that come with it. Blake Layton, Extension Entomology Specialist with the Mississippi...
Featured Moss Point man still missing
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing man. 47 year-old Rex John Vandewater III was last seen...
Featured Nurse practitioner faces drug charges
A Clarksdale family nurse practitioner has been arrested in an ongoing state and federal drug investigation. Agents arrested 68 year-old Gail Gibson of Lyon at...
Featured Jackson Mayor takes responsibility for uncovered manhole
Jackson Mayor, Chokwe Antar Lumumba, recently stated in a press conference that the City of Jackson is at fault for the accident that took 18...
Featured Laurel officers fired for police brutality
Two Laurel Police Department officers were fired this week due to police brutality. Last week at a traffic stop, a vehicle turned around before the...
Featured Rock one sock for missing children
May 25th is National Missing Children’s Day and starting today the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is asking you to show your support...
Featured Hood urges penalties for certain drug manufacturers
Attorney General Jim Hood and a bipartisan group of 38 other attorneys general are calling on congressional leaders to promptly pass measures to help hold...
Featured Forrest County graduate dies in car wreck
On Friday morning 18 year-old Savannah Gibson died in a car wreck on state Highway 13 in Forrest County. She swerved into the other lane and...
Featured National Safe Boating Week tips
With the start of boating season and this week’s National Safe Boating Week, May 19–25, the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has...
Featured Natchez finishes in top 10 in USA Today rankings
National news site USA Today has released results from its latest 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest and Natchez, MS was awarded fifth in...
Featured Weekend memorial celebration for Kingston Frazier
A year ago today the lifeless body of 6-year-old Kingston Frazier was found in the back of his mother’s stolen car. Kingston was only hours...
Featured Jackson Academy student killed in car crash
Yesterday 18 year-old Frances Anne Fortner was killed in a car crash on Ridgewood Road near Venetian Way in Jackson. Frances was on her way to...
Featured Prescription drug drop boxes placed in Jackson
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) and the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics (MBN) have purchased five prescription drop boxes for the City of Jackson...
Featured Mississippi observes National Police Week
This is week is National Police Week and Mississippi elected officials and law enforcement officers have hosted different events throughout the week and made statements...
Featured MSDH recognizes Hepatitis Awareness Month
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, and the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) recommends that anyone born from 1945 to 1965 be tested for Hepatitis...
Featured Lynn Fitch hosts “Race to College” contest
Treasurer Lynn Fitch and College Savings Mississippi are excited to host another MACS (Mississippi Affordable College Savings) scholarship opportunity for Mississippi students. The Race to...
Featured Hyde-Smith discusses working while campaigning
Some are wondering how Mississippi’s newest senator, Cindy Hyde-Smith, is balancing campaigning while also working in Washington D.C. Hyde-Smith visited Mississippi last week and said...
Featured Heart recipient meets donor family
Doris Arnold dealt with heart issues for the better part of two decades before a transplant gave her renewed life in May of 2016. “When...
Featured PTSD and alcohol cause MEMA director to resign
On Saturday Governor Bryant was made aware of a situation involving the executive director of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, Lee Smithson. As a result,...
Featured Ole Miss honors Cochran with humanitarian award
During its 165th Commencement on Saturday, the University of Mississippi honored former U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran with its Mississippi Humanitarian Award, which is presented only rarely to...
Featured Governor accepts MEMA director’s resignation
This morning Governor Phil Bryant was made aware of a situation involving the executive director of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, Lee Smithson. As a result, Gov....
Featured MSU professorship focuses on beef cattle production
A new Mississippi State University professorship will focus on advancing beef cattle production in the state and the Southeast. Brandi Karisch, an associate extension and...
Featured Jackson hosts Children’s Mental Health Summit
The Fifth Annual Children’s Mental Health Summit, hosted by Canopy Children’s Solutions in conjunction with the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, took place today at...
Featured Teacher Appreciation Week wraps up
As Teacher Appreciation Week draws to a close, one Mississippi school director says teachers deserve more than just one week of recognition. William Sutton, the...
Featured Mississippi Special Olympics start today
Athletes from across the state will compete for gold in 18 sports as the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games return to Keesler Air Force Base...
Featured Coach charged for filming students in locker room
On May 2nd, Alcorn County Investigators were called to Kossuth Middle School in reference to allegations that a Kossuth Middle School coach was secretly recording...
Featured Hurricane preparedness week tips
This week is Hurricane Preparedness week, and the National Weather Service has provided tips on how to prepare for a hurricane and stay safe. “It’s...
Featured UPDATE: Oxford PD charges alleged Lyric shooter
UPDATE: The Oxford Police Department has announced that an arrest has been made in connection with the shooting that occurred inside of the Lyric during...
Featured Randi Zuckerberg visits C Spire’s Tech Movement
Yesterday C Spire held their Tech Movement 2018 event where they brought together leaders and industry experts to share the latest trends and technology they...
Featured “Do not drive” warning issued
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is deeply concerned that certain higher-risk 2006 Ford Rangers and Mazda B-Series trucks with defective...
Featured Mississippi teens honored in D.C. for volunteer work
Mississippi’s top two youth volunteers of 2018, 15 year-old Grace McAllister of Nettleton and 14 year-old Jameshia Attaway of Indianola, were honored in the nation’s...
Featured Brookhaven man charged for child pornography
Attorney General Jim Hood announced that a 57-year-old Brookhaven man will spend 10 years in prison for possessing and distributing child pornography Attorney General Jim...
Featured Mississippi catfish are going to the birds
Over the past 15 years, there has been a steady decline in Mississippi catfish production. According to the Mississippi State University Extension Service, between 2002 and...
Featured Person of interest identified in officer-involved shooting
The Tishomingo Sheriff’s Office and the Belmont Police Department were both involved in an officer involved shooting. The shooting occurred during a traffic stop last...
Featured Three arrested in Simpson County after shots fired
Yesterday the Simpson County Sheriff’s Department received a call saying shots were fired around Old Jupiter Road. Upon arrival deputies learned that several shots were...
Featured Jay Hughes visits Mississippi towns to give announcement speech
Representative Jay Hughes traveled to different parts of the state yesterday after he announced his plan to run for Lt. Governor in the 2019 race....
Featured Wife of wanted suspect charged with child abuse
Yesterday the Jones County Sheriff’s Investigators stated that they are looking for 24 year-old Shawn Beasley of Laurel, wanted for Felonious Child Abuse. RELATED: Laurel man...
Featured Brookhaven man charged for second degree murder
Today Madison and Rankin County District Attorney Michael Guest announced that following a two day trial, Bruce Douglas Martin, Jr. of Brookhaven was convicted by...
Featured MDOC raises lockdown on four Mississippi prisons
Visitation, commissary, and recreation resume effective today at these four prisons: Mississippi State Penitentiary (MSP) at Parchman, except for Unit 29 and Unit 30 Central...
Featured Deadline approaching for voter registration
New Mississippi voters hoping to cast a ballot in the upcoming Congressional Primary Election have less than one week to send in their voter registration...
Featured UMMC could drop Blue Cross Blue Shield contract
by Alex Paton
The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is in negotiations with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi (BCBSMS) to work on an updated contract...
Featured Laurel man wanted for child abuse
Jones County Sheriff’s Investigators are looking for 24 year-old Shawn Beasley of Laurel, wanted for Felonious Child Abuse. If you have any information regarding his...
Featured Rep. Jay Hughes announces run for Lt. Governor
The 2019 race for Lt. Governor officially has a candidate. While on with the Gallo Radio Show on Supertalk Mississippi, Rep. Jay Hughes (D) has...
Featured Mississippi awaits court ruling on legalized sports betting
If the Supreme Court decides to legalize sports betting across the country, Mississippi could be one of the biggest winners. Currently, sports betting is only...
Featured 50 new jobs coming to Vicksburg
Wood remanufacturing company Industrial Wood Products is locating several of its existing product lines and capabilities to Vicksburg. The project is a corporate investment of...
Featured Senators discuss Mississippi’s progress
Yesterday Senator Roger Wicker, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and South Dakota Senator John Thune had a meeting to discuss progress happening in Mississippi. The first topic...
Featured Jackson man charged in $100 million Ponzi scheme
A Jackson man has been charged for his role in a multi-state Ponzi scheme which scammed more than 250 people in 14 states out of...
Featured Gulfport man pleads guilty to burglary and sexual battery
District Attorney Joel Smith announced that 23 year-old Dominique Macon of Gulfport pled guilty to sexual battery and home burglary, crimes that he committed in...
Featured MDOC: Lockdown continues, unexpected amount of contraband found
by Alex Paton
Commissioner Pelicia E. Hall said the amount of contraband discovered at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman during the most recent shakedown was unexpected. However, the...
Featured UPDATE: Endangered/Missing child alert canceled for two Holmes County boys
by Alex Paton
UPDATE: The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has canceled the Endangered/Missing Child Alert two Holmes County boys after authorities say the children have been found and...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 5-2-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, expect mostly sunny skies today with highs in the mid-80s....
Featured 40 years behind the mic for Ole Miss’ David Kellum
If you’ve turned on your radio at any point over the past 40 years to listen to an Ole Miss Baseball game, you most likely...
Featured FCC Chairman visiting Mississippi with focus on rural areas
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai is in Mississippi today as the FCC continues to monitor and work to develop new broadband technologies across the...
Featured Suspect crashes into building during police chase
Captain Steve Powell with the McComb Police Department confirmed that 20 year-old Devante J. Taylor fled from officers and crashed into the Whittington Law Office...
Featured Ag Commissioner: India to partner with Mississippi in import/export business
by Alex Paton
India and Mississippi will soon be in business together. The fastest growing nation in the world has reached out to the state of Mississippi and...
Featured Missing boy believed to be with wanted suspect
Yesterday around 7:00 a.m. a mother reported her 16 year-old son, Oscar O’Neal II, missing to the Hattiesburg police department. She said he was last seen...
Featured Rep. Baker announces run for Attorney General
by Alex Paton
During an appearance on the Paul Gallo show, Representative Mark Baker announced that he will run for the office of Attorney General in the November...
Featured UM students win $10K for tutoring app
by Alex Paton
An online, captive business concept that connects high school students with college students for homework took first place in the 14th annual Gillespie Business Plan...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 5-1-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, there will be sunny skies today with highs in the...
Featured Hyde-Smith not worried about Trump’s lack of endorsement
On Friday, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith received the endorsement of the Mississippi Association of Realtors, but she continues to operate without President Trump’s endorsement. Hyde-Smith obviously...
Featured Peco Foods to create 300 jobs in Golden Triangle
Hundreds of new jobs are coming to the Golden Triangle area. Peco Foods, the nation’s eighth largest poultry producer, is opening new operations in West...
Featured Nissan makes investment in seven Mississippi historically black colleges and universities
Nissan has made a $250,000 investment in seven Mississippi historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to support science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs. With...
Featured Two gulfport men charged with robbery, one wanted
On Saturday Gulfport police officers responded to the area of 30th Ave and 12th St in reference to a report of a shooting. Upon arrival...
Featured Where every Mississippi player went in the NFL Draft
The NFL Draft has wrapped up and several players from Mississippi are hoping to make an impact on Sundays this fall with their new teams....
Featured Feds give Mississippi and three coast counties $27.7M for coastal restoration
by Alex Paton
Mississippi is receiving more than $27.7 million this year to the state, and three coast counties for coastal conservation, restoration, and hazard mitigation activities. The...
Featured Shrimp season extended through first week of May
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has extended the shrimping season until 6 a.m. on Sunday, May 6th. This applies to Mississippi territorial waters south...
Featured State offices close for Confederate Memorial Day
by Alex Paton
Mississippi State offices are closed for Confederate Memorial Day. The holiday is meant to honor those who died in the Civil War while fighting for...
Featured C Spire to host tech conference
by Alex Paton
C Spire will host a technology conference featuring nationally acclaimed speakers, cutting-edge demonstrations and informative workshops for students, consumers and businesses on some of the...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 4-30-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, expect sunny skies today with highs in the upper 70s...
Featured WWII veteran’s last wishes come true thanks to a sorority
It’s not everyday that a college sorority fulfills a World War II veteran’s last wish. A social work major at the University of Southern Mississippi...
Featured Governor discusses plan to fix bridges
Today Governor Phil Bryant discussed the issues of roads and bridges in the state at the Bond Commission meeting. Governor Bryant, State Treasurer Lynn Fitch,...
Featured Therapy dogs offer hope to Mississippians
by Alex Paton
Dogs have long been called man’s best friend and Charles Dwyer knows this to be true. Dwyer is co-president of Retrieving Freedom in Senatobia who...
Featured Mental Health Task Force brings experts to the table
Earlier this week, the Attorney General’s Mental Health Task Force met as they continue to come together to find solutions to the pressing issues facing...
Featured UM PR students, recent grads sweep awards show
by Alex Paton
University of Mississippi public relations students and recent graduates swept the awards in the Public Relations Association of Mississippi (PRAM) student competition, with one student...
Featured DEA holds prescription “Take-Back” to help curb opioid epidemic
Today, the DEA will partner with local law enforcement in 46 locations across Mississippi for another “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Initiative.” The event will...
Featured Hyde-Smith endorsed by Mississippi Association of Realtors
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith was back in Mississippi today to receive the endorsement of the Mississippi Association of Realtors. The organization consists of more than 6,000...
Featured Viking Corporation makes $2.5 million payment to Mississippi
The Viking Range Corporation has made several payments to the state of Mississippi for failure to meet projected employment numbers. On Thursday, the Performance Division...
Featured Scam calls happening in Jackson County
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department continues to receive numerous calls about someone calling residents identifying himself as a deputy sheriff. The department said to please...
Featured Human skull identified as former Columbus sheriff’s son
by Alex Paton
Back in March, a skull was found in someone’s backyard in Lowndes County. A few weeks later, a second human bone believed to be from...
Featured Poll: Mississippians want fast action on roads and bridges
by Alex Paton
Mississippi voters believe legislators should act immediately to develop a long-term, comprehensive plan to address maintenance of Mississippi’s roads and bridges, even if it means...
Featured Palazzo questions AG Sessions on neighborhood violence prevention program
by Alex Paton
Congressman Steven Palazzo spoke with U.S. Attorney General Jess Sessions about the Department of Justice’s Initiative, Project Safe Neighborhoods, that would fund street-level outreach, education,...
Featured Georgia man charged with 23 child sex crimes in two states
37 year-old Suspect Jamey Paul Burrage of Summerville, Georgia was arrested on March 26, 2018 by the Lee County County Sheriff’s Department for one count...
Featured Service dogs making a difference for Mississippians
by Alex Paton
Dogs have long been called man’s best friend and Charles Dwyer knows this to be true. Dwyer is co-president of Retrieving Freedom in Senatobia who...
Featured Mother and father dead in apparent Rankin murder-suicide
A husband and wife are dead in an apparent murder-suicide in Rankin County. Rankin County Deputies responded to Trickhambridge Road in reference to a domestic...
Featured Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience to open tonight
The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience in Meridian will open its doors for the first time tonight. Mark Tullos, executive director of The Max, said...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 4-27-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, there is a dense fog advisory in effect until 9...
Featured Toyota’s $170 million investment to create 400 jobs
Toyota Mississippi is investing in new production lines at its automotive manufacturing plant in Blue Springs. The project represents a $170 million corporate investment and...
Featured DEA to hold prescription drug “Take-Back Day” on Saturday
On Saturday, the DEA will partner with local law enforcement in 46 locations across Mississippi for another “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Initiative.” The event...
Featured Sorority makes WWII veteran’s last wishes come true
It’s not everyday that a college sorority fulfills a World War II veteran’s last wish. A social work major at the University of Southern Mississippi...
Featured Former Ole Miss professor confirmed to U.S. Court of Appeals
A former Ole Miss law professor has been confirmed by the Senate to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. Kyle Duncan, of...
Featured 143 lbs of liquid meth found during Brandon traffic stop
A routine traffic stop led to a major drug bust for the Brandon Police Department. The stop occurred on Wednesday on I-20 when a detective...
Featured Hyde-Smith votes to change senate rules to speed up confirmation process
by Alex Paton
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith voted to advance a resolution to change Senate rules and overcome partisan foot-dragging on judicial and executive branch nominations. Hyde-Smith serves...
Featured Ole Miss students sweep PR awards show
by Alex Paton
University of Mississippi public relations students and recent graduates swept the awards in the Public Relations Association of Mississippi (PRAM) student competition, with one student...
Featured Cooper Manning hopes Giants pick RB Barkley at #2
The NFL Draft begins tonight, and the New York Giants hold the 2nd overall pick in the first round, so how will the pick affect Eli...
Featured Speaker Gunn talks roads and bridges “We have taken the issue seriously”
by Alex Paton
Many of your bridges are shut down in Mississippi, and the state is facing a failing infrastructure. Speaker of the House Philip Gunn says they...
Featured Insurance agent pleads guilty in MDOC prison bribery scandal
by Alex Paton
The final person facing charges in the Chris Epps prison bribery scandal has pled guilty. Insurance Agent Guy “Butch” Evans, pled guilty to aiding and...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 4-26-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, cooler temperatures today with some light rain in the morning...
Featured Hood comments on potential run for Governor
A gubernatorial race may be more than a year away and no official campaigns have been announced, but that hasn’t stopped polls from beginning to...
Featured Richland man charged for trafficking methamphetamine
Yesterday a Richland Police Officer pulled over a vehicle for a traffic violation. As the officer was issuing a traffic citation, Rechard Jimaal Russell fled...
Featured Task Force continues to address Mississippi’s mental health
Yesterday, the Attorney General’s Mental Health Task Force met as they continue to come together to find solutions to the pressing issues facing mental health...
Featured No-call list could help protect Mississippians’ identity
by Alex Paton
Receiving unwanted phone calls can be a nuisance, and may even lead to identity theft, but Public Service Commissioner Cecil Brown says the best way...
Featured Bulldogs walk-off to take home third straight Governor’s Cup
For the second time this season, Mississippi State has walked-off to take down Ole Miss, and this time the win has kept the Governor’s Cup...
Featured Mississippi Department of Marine Resources conducts burn on Deer Island
Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources will conduct a prescribed burn on Deer Island today on Wednesday, April 25. It is set to...
Featured Pascagoula man sentenced to 15 years for drug trafficking
by Alex Paton
A Pascagoula man plead guilty to one count of Possession of Marijuana, two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance (Oxycodone), and one count of...
Featured Opioid crisis affecting all aspect of life for Mississippians
by Alex Paton
Opioids and their effects on people in the state have a far-reaching effect. Even into the area of the Workers’ Compensation Commission. Mark Formby serves...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 4-25-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, mostly sunny skies today until late afternoon, then becoming cloudy. There...
Featured Dr. Wright and Rep. Miles continue exit exam debate amid creation of task force
by Alex Paton
High school exit exams in Mississippi have been up for debate about whether they exist or not and now the MDE is looking for clarification....
Featured Brandon man charged for bomb scare
This weekend a Brandon resident made contact with the Brandon Police Department Dispatch about a suspicious device located at a neighbor’s home. The caller believed...
Featured Hattiesburg officer survives stabbing attempt, man charged
An officer in Hattiesburg was the target of a stabbing over the weekend, but his protection came in handy. Hattiesburg police officers responded to a...
Featured Rebels & Bulldogs meet with Governor’s Cup on the line
The Governor’s Cup is on the line at Trustmark Park tonight as the #5 Ole Miss Rebels take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs. There’s no...
Featured Department of wildlife sets alligator season
by Alex Paton
The Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks approved rule changes for the 2018 alligator hunting season on public waters and private lands in Mississippi. The...
Featured Hood tops Reeves in latest Governor poll
by Alex Paton
While there may not be a gubernatorial election until 2019, a recent poll shows that Democratic Attorney General Jim Hood has a slight lead over...
Featured MDOC responds to state officials: reducing inmates at regional jails
by Alex Paton
Corrections Commissioner Pelicia E. Hall answered numerous questions for about two hours from sheriffs and lawmakers about the department’s decision to remove 400 inmates from...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 4-24-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, expect mostly cloudy skies with a slight chance of showers....
Featured Governor discusses bridges at Bond Commission meeting
Today Governor Phil Bryant discussed the issues of roads and bridges in the state at the Bond Commission meeting. Governor Bryant, State Treasurer Lynn Fitch,...
Featured Opioid deaths continue to rise in first few months of 2018
by Alex Paton
The opioid epidemic continues to ravage the nation and the Magnolia state. Department of Public Safety Commissioner Marshall Fisher said that as of the end...
Featured Eric Axley wins inaugural North Mississippi Classic
The inaugural North Mississippi Classic has come to an end, and Eric Axley took home the hardware with a final score of 12- under par....
Featured Five candidates file in race for Cochran’s Senate seat
Five candidates have filed the necessary paperwork in the race for the Senate seat recently vacated by Thad Cochran. Cochran served in the seat for...
Featured U.S. Courthouse named after retired Senator Thad Cochran
by Alex Paton
A federal courthouse in Mississippi’s capital city has been renamed. The U.S. District Court building in Jackson is now the “Thad Cochran United States Courthouse”...
Featured Pot found in packages, Yalobusha man charged
A man has been arrested in Water Valley after receiving packages full of marijuana on Friday, which just so happened to coincide with a certain...
Featured MSU gets glimpse of Moorhead era during spring game
If Saturday was any indication, the beginning of the Joe Moorhead in Starkville has Bulldog fans energized and ready for the upcoming season. The Bulldogs...
Featured Reserved parking for Purple Heart recipients at Ole Miss
Most University of Mississippi students are restricted from parking in certain areas of campus, but that is about to change for Don Zielenski and other...
Featured Trump designates MSU president as chairman of international ag board
by Alex Paton
The White House has announced that President Donald Trump has designated Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum chairman of the Board for International Food...
Featured U.S. Senator Hyde-Smith submits qualifying documents to Secretary of State
by Alex Paton
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith’s campaign has submitted the required paperwork for ballot access in the November special election to the Mississippi Secretary of State. The...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 4-23-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, cloudy skies expected today with some patchy drizzle in the morning. There...
Featured Parchman inmates harvest 8,000 lbs. of tomatoes
by Alex Paton
Inmates at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman will have harvested about 8,000 pounds of tomatoes grown in a greenhouse operation by the end of...
Featured Test prep program helps students raise test scores
Mississippi students stand to benefit from this test prep program. Jumpstart is an online, on demand review course to help students do better with the...
Featured Mississippi receives grant to fight opioid epidemic
As the opioid epidemic continues across the country, funds are coming to Mississippi to help combat its spread in the state. U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith...
Featured Weekend weather rundown: 4-22-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, expect showers and a chance of thunderstorms today with highs in the...
Featured Mississippi wildland firefighters battle blaze in Oklahoma
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) deployed two bulldozer strike teams and one Strike Team Leader to Oklahoma, where they are assisting state and federal partners...
Featured MDE announces Mississippi Administrator and Teacher of the Year
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) and the Office of Teaching and Leading today announced that Dr. Howard Savage Jr., principal of Quitman High School...
Featured MDE set to create ‘Student Testing Task Force’
Are Mississippi students tested too often? Are the tests achieving their desired outcomes? These questions and more will be posed and potentially answered by the...
Featured Weekend weather rundown: 4-21-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, expect mostly sunny skies until late afternoon, then becoming mostly...
Featured Capital Murder charges filed after professor’s March death
Back in March, 63-year-old Deborah McGee, a professor at Antonelli College, was killed in the Hattiesburg area. Today, capital murder charges have been filed against...
Featured Mannings make their mark on inaugural North Mississippi Classic
The inaugural North Mississippi Classic has teed off in Oxford, but it was proceeded by the Manning-Pro AM on Wednesday which got things started. The...
Featured Public Service Commission Chairman hopes to stop robocalls
Public Service Commission Chairman Brandon Presley wants to stop federal funds to cellular telephone companies if they don’t do more to stop robocalls and has...
Featured IHL approves tuition increase for Mississippi universities
Tuition rates are rising in Mississippi. The Board of Trustees for the Institutional of Higher Learning “approved for first reading tuition increases for the state’s...
Featured Unemployment rate remains low while number of jobs rise
Today the Mississippi Department of Employment Security announced that the unemployment rate remains at historic low and the number of jobs rises to historic high....
Featured Wicker probes Coast Guard on readiness
by Alex Paton
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker chaired a hearing of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation to consider Vice Admiral Karl Schultz’s promotion to Admiral...
Featured Program hopes to raise Mississippi test scores
Mississippi students stand to benefit from this test prep program. Jumpstart is an online, on demand review course to help students do better with the...
Featured MDE looks to public for opinions on high school exit exams
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi State Board of Education is seeking the public’s opinion on a proposed revision to its timeline for incorporating end-of-course assessment scores into students’...
Featured Mississippi sees uptick in small business
by Alex Paton
Small business in Mississippi is the most optimistic that it has been in decades and Ron Aldridge with the National Federation of Independent Business says...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 4-20-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, there is a frost advisory in effect until 9 a.m....
Featured Supreme Court rules against Ridgeland in Costco case
The saga of the Ridgeland Costco development continues as the Mississippi Supreme Court has blocked the development by overturning local zoning ordinances which would’ve paved...
Featured Mississippi receives $3.5 million to combat opioid crisis
As the opioid epidemic continues across the country, funds are coming to Mississippi to help combat its spread in the state. U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith...
Featured Meat theft leads to Richland police chase
Last night the Richland Police Department received a 911 call from Kroger that individuals had just shoplifted some items from their store and fled the...
Featured Pascagoula school addresses flooding issue, won’t close after all
A Pascagoula elementary school won’t close their doors after all. Earlier this week, the Pascagoula School District announced that Jackson Elementary would close for the...
Featured Governor Bryant discusses bridge issues
Last week Mississippi bridges caused Governor Phil Bryant to declare a state of emergency. Governor Bryant signed a proclamation declaring a state of emergency that orders...
Featured Vicksburg Catholic Priest robbed, man charged
A Yazoo man was jailed for allegedly robbing a Catholic priest in Vicksburg on Monday. Officers with the Vicksburg PD responded to St. Paul Catholic...
Featured Mississippi workforce and education to spearhead unified plan
by Alex Paton
Education and workforce in Mississippi have gone hand in hand for years, but now, the two will be seeing more communication. The state Workforce Investment...
Featured National research report: Mississippi pre-K programs among top in U.S.
by Alex Paton
The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) recognized Mississippi in its latest report on pre-K quality as one of only five states whose publicly...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 4-19-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, today, there will be cooler temperatures with sunny skies and highs in...
Featured GOP candidates take stage in Mississippi Congressional debate
On Wednesday night, the six GOP candidates hoping to replace Congressman Gregg Harper in Mississippi’s Third Congressional District stood on the stage at the Mississippi...
Featured Mississippi beekeepers consider 2018 issues
Healthy hives, consumer demand and crops for pollination are issues demanding beekeepers’ attention in 2018. Jeff Harris, a bee specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service,...
Featured Oxford police charge man for child abuse
A welfare check led to an arrest for the Oxford Police Department. Last week, OPD officers were dispatched to the Square for a welfare check...
Featured Flags flown at half-staff in remembrance of First Lady Barbara Bush
Former First Lady Barbara Bush passed away at the age of 92 last night. Her passing comes shortly after an announcement from the family that...
Featured Mississippi Forestry Commission sends wildland firefighters to Oklahoma
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) deployed two bulldozer strike teams and one Strike Team Leader to Oklahoma, where they will assist state and federal partners...
Featured Ingalls receives $27M contract from U.S. Navy
by Alex Paton
Ingalls Shipbuilding has received a $27 million cost-plus-award fee contract from the U.S. Navy for follow yard services in the Navy’s USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51)...
Featured EPA administrator approves $26M for Gulf Coast restoration
by Alex Paton
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt announced his approval of approximately $26 million for Gulf Coast restoration activities in Mississippi. “I applaud...
Featured Chris Young opens C Spire concert series at Brandon Amphitheater
After months of anticipation, the first concert in C Spire’s concert series at the Brandon Amphitheater has arrived and Chris Young with special guests Kane Brown,...
Featured Candidates to face off in third Congressional GOP primary debate
by Alex Paton
Candidates vying for the seat of Mississippi’s Third Congressional District will face off in a debate Wednesday night at 6:00 p.m. The debate will be...
Featured IRS extends tax day after site crash
by Alex Paton
The Internal Revenue Service announced that it is providing taxpayers an additional day to file and pay their taxes following system issues that surfaced early...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 4-18-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, expect partly sunny skies with a slight chance of showers. Highs are...
Featured Tuohys to host Manning Pro-Am Pairings Gala in Oxford
Ahead of this weekend’s North Mississippi Classic golf tournament in Oxford, Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy will be the hosts of the Manning Pro-Am Pairings...
Featured One dead, another injured in Canton shooting
One man is dead and another was injured as a result of Monday night shooting in Canton. Officers arrived at the home on South Walnut Street...
Featured Governor signs tax credit bill to help foster care kids and families in crisis
by Alex Paton
A new law was signed by Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant that provides a $1,000, dollar-for-dollar tax credit for donations to organizations that serve children and...
Featured Department of Education to examine testing of Mississippi students
Are Mississippi students tested too often? Are the tests achieving their desired outcomes? These questions and more will be posed and potentially answered by the...
Featured Secretary of State launches info campaign on deployed service members’ voting rights
by Alex Paton
With thousands of Mississippi soldiers already deployed or deploying to the Middle East and other areas of the world this year, the Secretary of State’s...
Featured 31 gang members arrested in joint task force operation
by Alex Paton
The U.S. Marshals Service’s Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force made up of Deputy U.S. Marshals and other federal, state and local law enforcement officers,...
Featured Last minute filing tips for tax day
by Alex Paton
The Internal Revenue Service is offering taxpayers who are still working on their 2017 taxes a number of tips. These basic tips are designed to...
Featured Dak Prescott heads anti-litter ad campaign to keep Mississippi beautiful
by Alex Paton
As a professional athlete, Dak Prescott understands small things can make a big difference. So, it came as no surprise when, during a nationally televised...
Featured USM opens marine education center in Ocean Springs
by Alex Paton
The University of Southern Mississippi celebrated the opening of the new $16.1-million Marine Education Center (MEC) Monday with a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the...
Featured Moss Point drug dealer sentenced to 20 years
by Alex Paton
A Moss Point drug dealer has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Orlando Attivas Isom AKA “Boo Man”, pled guilty as a habitual offender...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 4-17-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, there is a frost advisory in effect until 8 a.m....
Featured Governor appoints 7th Judicial Circuit Court District Judge
Governor Phil Bryant announced today that he has appointed Joseph Anthony Sclafani 7th Judicial Circuit Court District Judge, Post 4. He will replace Judge William...
Featured Mississippi wildland firefighters help partners in Texas
The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) deployed two bulldozer strike teams with one Heavy Equipment Boss to Texas, where they will assist state and federal partners...
Featured 20 rounds fired in attempted murder case, suspects charged
Four suspects are behind bars on attempted murder charges in Adams County. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to a ‘shots fired’ call...
Featured “Dozen” tornadoes may have hit on Saturday, MEMA says
Storms made their presence known across the state of Mississippi over the weekend and two tornadoes have been confirmed by the National Weather Service, but...
Featured 2018 Mississippi Administrator and Teacher of the Year
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) and the Office of Teaching and Leading today announced that Dr. Howard Savage Jr., principal of Quitman High School...
Featured Man gets 15 years for mental health facility stabbing
A man has been sentenced for the 2016 stabbing of a fellow resident at a Newton mental health facility. 29-year-old Julian Dodson was found guilty...
Featured Vicksburg PD charges man after weekend murder
The Vicksburg Police Department has made an arrest in a weekend murder investigation. 45-year-old Latonya Love Campbell was pronounced dead in front of a home...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 4-16-18
After the weekend’s severe weather, today will be a welcomed change for the state with sunny skies predicted and little to no chance of precipitation....
Featured Mississippians answer in state of the state survey
by Alex Paton
Mississippians support an increase in the cigarette tax, an expansion of Medicaid, and stronger regulations for gun shows according to the most recent state of the...
Featured Mississippi black bears: how to keep them out
Recently there have been more black bear sightings in Mississippi. In 2002, there were about 50 bears residing in the state, and that number has...
Featured Desoto County student charged for internet threats
US Attorney William C. Lamar and Christopher Freeze, Special Agent in Charge at the FBI announced today that 19 year-old Nathan Caleb Brown of Desoto...
Featured UM group offers support for children of incarcerated parents
by Alex Paton
A new support group at the University of Mississippi aims to provide support and offer a voice for students whose parents are incarcerated. While membership...
Featured MSDH aids in Virgin Islands disaster relief effort
Jim Craig, Director of Health Protection for the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), recently returned from six weeks in the U.S. Virgin Islands helping...
Featured Storms cause power outages across Mississippi
Update: Monday, April 16 Tornadoes and flooding across the state resulted in power outages for over 10,000 Mississippians over the weekend, and crews have been...
Featured Hattiesburg PD charges former teacher with sexual battery
A former teacher in the Forrest County School District has been charged for an alleged relationship with a student. 30-year-old Nicole Jackson, of Purvis, was...
Featured Weekend weather rundown: 4-14-18
UPDATE: Tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued throughout the morning in areas across central Mississippi. Tornado Warning including Pearl MS, Brandon MS,...
Featured Mississippi manufacturers and farms impacted by Chinese tariffs
by Alex Paton
With China imposing increased tariffs on the U.S., many are wondering where Mississippi fall in the mix. While farmers in Mississippi will be seeing the...
Featured Governor says no special session without agreement on infrastructure
The future of Mississippi’s infrastructure remains a question mark, but leaders are continuing the conversation. Earlier this week, Governor Bryant declared a state of emergency...
Featured Mississippi braces for severe weather
Mississippians could see severe weather tonight, according to the National Weather Service. Meteorologist Greg Garrett says that a storm system will work its way across...
Featured MSU’s Vivians selected 8th overall in WNBA Draft
After a remarkable 4-year run at Mississippi State, Victoria Vivians is on her way to the WNBA. Vivians was selected by the Indiana Fever with...
Featured Escaped MDOC inmate captured in Alabama
The Mississippi Department of Corrections announced that 37-year Kevin G. Rush has been captured in Alabama. CAPTURED: Inmate Kevin G. Rush, who escaped Wednesday while on...
Featured Governor signs anti-bullying car tag bill
Patti Herrington, who lost her son, Conner, in 2011 due to suicide, started Firelfy Outreach, where she speaks at schools around the state hoping to...
Featured Natchez men charged with rape of young girl
On Wednesday, 18 year-old Rodarius Green and 21 year-old Sheldon Vashon Donald were arrested for Rape; Carnal Knowledge of a Child Under 14. These charges...
Featured Canton School District receives multiple threats
According to a post from the Canton Public School District on Facebook, social media threats were made against Canton High School and Porter Middle School...
Featured Entergy urges Mississippians to take safety precautions when digging
by Alex Paton
Spring is here and so are extended daylight hours, along with underground utility lines that your shovels can hit but your eyes can’t see. Since...
Featured Ingalls Shipbuilding to rebuild original facility damaged by Hurricane Katrina
by Alex Paton
Ingalls Shipbuilding will be reactivating its shipbuilding facilities on the east bank of the Pascagoula River. The site of the original Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp. was...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 4-13-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. There will be a flash flood watch for north and central Mississippi in effect from...
Featured Transportation Commissioner commends Governor’s actions on bridges
Mississippi bridges have caused the Governor to declare a state of emergency, and some commend him for that. Governor Bryant signed a proclamation declaring a...
Featured Adams County man charged after waving gun at officers
On Wednesday, Adams County deputies responded to a report of a home fire, and it led to the arrest of the resident. When deputies arrived...
Featured Speaker Gunn proposes infrastructure bill amid state of emergency
Earlier this week, Governor Bryant declared a state of emergency and effectively shut down over 100 bridges throughout the state Mississippi. Today, Speaker of the...
Featured MDOC searching for escaped inmate
The MDOC is searching for an escaped inmate. Noxubee County Community Work Center Inmate Kevin G. Rush is wanted after he did not return with his work crew...
Featured Four MSU students arrested for stealing Alabama memorabilia from athletic facility
by Alex Paton
Mississippi State University and the University of Alabama have been rivals for decades, but sometimes the students and fans can take it a step too...
Featured Lucedale man charged for sexual abuse of a child
A Lucedale man faces nine counts related to the sexual abuse of a child. 41-year-old Jefferson Lee Jordan was arrested by the George County Sheriff’s...
Featured Laurel PD responds to gun scare at high school
Earlier this week the Laurel Police Department Officers responded to a report of a man with a gun outside of Laurel High School. Officers worked...
Featured Local leaders call for special session to discuss infrastructure woes
by Alex Paton
During the past legislative session, lawmakers failed to pass legislation dealing with the state’s failing infrastructure and with Governor Bryant declaring a state of emergency...
Featured Governor Bryant sets special election date for Andy Gipson’s seat
by Alex Paton
Governor Phil Bryant has set July 10, 2018, as the special election date for House District 77. The seat recently became vacant when Governor Bryant...
Featured Flood insurance to rise in Mississippi
by Alex Paton
The National Flood Insurance Program will be up for renewal by Congress in July and Mississippi’s Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney said the rates will be...
Featured Governor designates April as Financial Literacy Month
Yesterday, Governor Phil Bryant signed the official proclamation designating April 2018 as Financial Literacy Month for Mississippi. Nationally, the month is an opportunity to promote...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 4-12-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, there is a wind advisory in effect from 11 a.m....
Featured Kosciusko hosts first opioid town hall of 2018
by Alex Paton
Last night, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety and the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics held the first opioid town hall of 2018 in Kosciusko. With...
Featured Pass Christian woman sentenced for fatal DUI
District Attorney Joel Smith announced today that Natalie Duvernay, 38, of Harrison County, pled guilty yesterday to one count of Felony Driving Under the Influence...
Featured MSDH lends helping hand to Virgin Islands disaster relief
Jim Craig, Director of Health Protection for the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), recently returned from six weeks in the U.S. Virgin Islands helping...
Featured Mississippi Post Offices prepare for tax day
With the 2018 tax filing deadline fast approaching, Mississippi Post Offices are ready for last minute tax filers on April 17. Below is a list...
Featured South Mississippi heroin supplier pleads guilty
A California man charged with bringing heroin into Mississippi has pled guilty. 37-year-old Vincente Manuel Ruiz of Modesto, California pled guilty to a charge of...
Featured MDOT honors fallen employees
Yesterday the Mississippi Department of Transportation had their wreath laying ceremony they do every spring to honor MDOT workers who lost their lives in service...
Featured Senator Roger Wicker questions Facebook CEO during congressional hearing
by Alex Paton
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, who serves as Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, attended a joint hearing of the...
Featured #4 Ole Miss bounces back with win over #12 USM
With an 11-3 win at Pearl’s Trustmark Park last night, Ole Miss has swept the season series against Southern Miss. Going into the game, many...
Featured Meridian nursing home manager arrested on seven count indictment
by Alex Paton
Attorney General Jim Hood announced that a former office manager at a Meridian nursing home now faces 70 years in prison for stealing money from...
Featured U.S. Senate approves Hyde-Smith’s appropriations subcommittee assignments
by Alex Paton
Days after being sworn in to office, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith will take over a seat on the Senate Appropriations Committee that was held by Thad...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 4-11-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, there is a frost advisory in effect until 8 a.m....
Featured Governor Bryant declares state of emergency, closes 106 bridges
Mississippi bridges have caused the Governor to declare a state of emergency. Governor Bryant signed a proclamation declaring a state of emergency that orders the...
Featured Senator Hyde-Smith announces senior staff
Cindy Hyde-Smith was sworn into her new office as a U.S. Senator on Monday, and now she has announced her senior staff, including chief of staff,...
Featured Mentally ill Eupora man shoots sheriff in chest
by Alex Paton
A mentally ill man shot at the Webster County Sheriff just before noon today. The Webster County Sheriff’s Department along with the Eupora Police Department...
Featured Treasurer Fitch remains hopeful for equal pay in Mississippi
If you see a number of people wearing red today, this is why. According to www.pay-equity.org, April 10, 2018, also known as Equal Pay Day,...
Featured Scam calls in Hinds County
Hinds County Sheriff’s Officials said today that the phone scammers are at it once again. Major Pete Luke said, “We have received numerous complaints today...
Featured Second suspect charged in Moss Point murder
The second suspect in a Moss Point murder investigation has been arrested. In mid-January, the body of Kellie Remmone Guy was found behind the abandoned...
Featured What Mississippians want: state of the state survey
by Alex Paton
Millsaps College just came out with the most recent state of the state survey and it shows that Mississippians support an increase in the cigarette...
Featured C.J. Moore receives Ole Miss’ Chucky Mullins Courage Award
Ole Miss defensive back C.J. Moore has become the recipient of the 29th Chucky Mullins Courage Award. Each year, an upperclassman on the Ole Miss...
Featured Silver Alert: James Riddle of New Albany
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for 80-year-old James H. Riddle of New Albany. Mr. Riddle is described as a black...
Featured Mississippi students show national improvement of 8th grade reading scores
by Alex Paton
Mississippi showed a significant increase in 8th grade Reading on the 2017 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) compared to 2015 scores, tying with Washington...
Featured MDOC searching for Marion County escapee
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Department of Corrections is looking for 51-year-old Clifford Montague after he escaped supervision. Montague, who was sentenced in Marion County on September 22nd,...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 4-10-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, expect sunny skies today with highs reaching the lower to...
Featured Black Bear Program Leader advice to keep bears out
Recently there have been more black bear sightings in Mississippi. In 2002, there were about 50 bears residing in the state, and that number has...
Featured Cindy Hyde-Smith sworn in as U.S. Senator
by Alex Paton
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith became the first female to represent Mississippians in the United States Senate. Hyde-Smith was sworn into office by Vice President Mike...
Featured Director of Visit Mississippi speaks out about the rise in tourism
Tourism is continuing to expand in Mississippi. According to the latest ‘Visit Mississippi Tourism Economic Impact Report’, visitors spent nearly $6.4 billion while visiting Mississippi...
Featured Chase leads to arrest of drug dealers in Simpson county
Last week the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office Deputies stopped a black colored Ford Sedan for careless driving near Polk’s Meat company on Hwy 49S. During...
Featured Case of tuberculosis found at Ole Miss
A case of tuberculosis has been found on the Ole Miss campus, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health. In a news release, the...
Featured Murder suspect found dead from apparent suicide in Jasper
A murder suspect from Tennessee is believed to be dead after being found in Jasper County. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office has released a statement...
Featured Governor supports Trump’s decision on soldiers at U.S. border
President Trump has ordered National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to assist with the halt of illegal immigration, which has been one of the most...
Featured Update: Tennessee murder suspect found dead in Jasper County
UPDATE: The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office has released a statement saying that a body has been found, and they believe it to be Casey James...
Featured MSU upsets #3 Ole Miss with walk-off win
Mississippi State was able to hand Ole Miss their first series loss of the season thanks to an extra-inning thriller. The #3 Rebels were able...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 4-9-18
A few showers are expected across Mississippi today. but nothing severe. North Mississippi: You’ll see mostly sunny skies in the morning and in the afternoon...
Featured PSC cracks down on telemarketers in Mississippi
Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley announced that the PSC has charged nineteen telemarketers for violating Mississippi’s No-Call law. The PSC’s investigation found that these companies...
Featured Weekend weather rundown: 4-8-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, there is a freeze warning in effect from until 9...
Featured Grove Bowl provides snapshot of Rebels’ spring
When you think of spring football in April down in Mississippi, you don’t think of rainy conditions and 35-degree temperatures, but that was the scene...
Featured Treasurer Lynn Fitch and College Savings Mississippi provide scholarship opportunities for children
For the fifth year in a row, State Treasurer Lynn Fitch and College Savings Mississippi have provided students across Mississippi the opportunity to win scholarships...
Featured Governor promises action on infrastructure
The current state of Mississippi’s bridges could lead to a special session for lawmakers. Just a week ago, legislators adjourned and left the Capitol without...
Featured Weekend weather rundown: 4-7-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, cooler today with a chance of light snow and light sleet in the...
Featured Moss Point murder suspect charged, another at-large
An arrest has been made in a Moss Point murder case from mid-January, but one suspect remains on the loose. The Moss Point Police’s Criminal...
Featured Syphilis rates rising in Mississippi
According to the Mississippi State Department of Health, Syphilis rates are increasing both in Mississippi and across the country. Nationally, there was a reported 18 percent...
Featured #3 Ole Miss & Mississippi State bring rivalry to the diamond
Fans waiting for the in-state rivalry matchup between Ole Miss and Mississippi State to begin will have to wait one more day. The threat of...
Featured Hattiesburg men charged for possession of child porn
In separate cases, two Hattiesburg men face jail time after being charged for the possession of child pornography. 31-year-old Gregory Howard Hepburn was arrested at...
Featured MBI: Tishomingo deputies shoot armed man
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation confirmed that Tishomingo Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic call in Burnsville. When deputies arrived at the scene, they were...
Featured $2.6 million awarded for Gulfport bridge construction
A $2.6 million grant has been awarded to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. U.S. Senator Roger Wicker and Congressman Steven Palazzo announced the award of a $2.6...
Featured State Auditor: failed economic development projects top $185M in state funding
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor (OSA) Performance Division released a report focused on failed economic development programs. The report found that in the...
Featured West Point police officer indicted for embezzlement
by Alex Paton
A West Point police officer has been indicted for embezzling money from his own police department. Attorney General Jim Hood said that a Clay County...
Featured Israel bonds present new opportunity for Mississippi
State Treasurer Lynn Fitch announced she is pleased that the Mississippi Legislature has approved a new option for investing State funds, Israel bonds, and that Governor...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 4-5-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, rain is likely in the morning, then some showers are expected in the...
Featured “Prank” bomb threat made at Raymond High School
For the third time since February, an investigation into a threat made against Raymond High School is underway. A media release from the Hinds County...
Featured Six arrests made in Wayne County counterfeit scheme
A year-long investigation into a counterfeit money scheme has resulted in six arrests in Wayne County. Sheriff Jody Ashley with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office...
Featured 21-year-old to spend 40 years in prison for killing cousin
by Alex Paton
Jackson County resident, 21-year-old Dexter Mendoza Kelley, pled guilty on April 5, 2018, to second-degree murder for killing his 16-year-old cousin, Cliff Allyn. The murder occurred at...
Featured Three major hurricanes expected in 2018
by Alex Paton
A total of 14 named storms, seven hurricanes, and three major hurricanes are expected this season. This is slightly above the 30-year average of 12...
Featured Kosciusko student arrested for school shooting threat
A student has been arrested after posting on Instagram that he was going to shoot up Kosciusko Junior High School. The post was made late...
Featured Meridian teen charged with manslaughter after shooting teen sister
Last week, officers of the Meridian Police Department responded to 107 71st Place in reference to a shooting call. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 14...
Featured Attorney General holds ceremony for law enforcement & crime victims
Attorney General Jim Hood hosted the annual Crime Victims’ Rights Week awards ceremony for Mississippi crime victims and advocates. The ceremony focused on the ability...
Featured Senator Bernie Sanders and Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba pay tribute to Dr. King
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders joined Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba last night to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the assassiation of Dr. Martin Luther King...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 4-5-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, there is a freeze warning in effect until 9 a.m....
Featured U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders co-hosts town hall meeting in Jackson
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders traveled to Jackson tonight to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. He joined Mayor...
Featured BP money distribution continues to be debated after legislature adjourns
by Alex Paton
Legislators say they are looking for a special session to come to an agreement on setting aside money from the BP oil spill settlement. After...
Featured Mississippi’s bridges could cause special session
The current state of Mississippi’s bridges could lead to a special session for lawmakers. Just a week ago, legislators adjourned and left the Capitol without...
Featured Methamphetamine trafficking in George County
Earlier this week agents with the Southeast Mississippi Narcotics Task Force (SMNTF) and the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics (MBN) arrested 33 year-old Joey Preston Mills...
Featured Tourism reaches record highs in Mississippi
Tourism is continuing to expand in Mississippi. According to the latest ‘Visit Mississippi Tourism Economic Impact Report’, visitors spent nearly $6.4 billion while visiting Mississippi...
Featured Update: Madison police find fleeing suspect
Update: On April 2, 2018 at approximately 7:00 P.M., Terrence Remon Lawson was arrested on Livingston Road in Jackson, MS by members of the Madison...
Featured Woman charged after multi-county police chase
A Richland woman was arrested after leading police on a multi-county chase earlier this week. According to Major Pete Luke with the Hinds County Sheriff’s...
Featured Entergy Mississippi: 5,000 still without power
by Alex Paton
Over 5,000 Entergy Mississippi customers are without power today. After last night’s heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, some Mississippians remain out of power. “Last night a...
Featured Prentiss County lineman dies in electrical accident
by Alex Paton
A man has died in Prentiss County. Ronny Rowland, general manager at Prentiss County Electric Power Company confirmed that Jamie Guin was killed last night...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 4-4-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, much cooler today with sunny skies and highs in the...
Featured Gulf Coast men indicted on drug trafficking charges
Two men on the Gulf Coast have been charged for the distribution of cocaine over a nine-year period. U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst along with DEA...
Featured Treasurer Lynn Fitch and College Savings Mississippi announce winners of art contest
For the fifth year in a row, State Treasurer Lynn Fitch and College Savings Mississippi have provided students across Mississippi the opportunity to win scholarships...
Featured Tupelo Mayor enters Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race
The race for Senator Thad Cochran’s seat in the U.S. Senate continues to grow as Tupelo Mayor Jason Shelton has become the second Democrat to...
Featured Institute for Disability Studies to hold screening for Autism events
As part of autism awareness month, the Mississippi Early Childhood Inclusion Center at The University of Southern Mississippi’s Institute for Disability Studies will hold a...
Featured Weather pushes Ole Miss/Memphis matchup to Wednesday
#3 Ole Miss was set to travel up the road to take on Memphis today, but mother nature said otherwise. The Rebels matchup with the...
Featured Mississippi worker dies after fall from cell tower
by Alex Paton
Hinds County Sheriff’s said a man fell to his death from a cell tower near Utica Monday morning. Major Pete Luke said the call came in...
Featured MDOC investigating two inmate deaths
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Department of Corrections is investigating the deaths of two inmates at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman. Inmates Michael Montrell Norwood and Milton...
Featured Two Mississippi Museums free to public in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
by Alex Paton
On Wednesday, April 4th, attendees will be able to visit Two Mississippi Museums for free. In observance of the fiftieth anniversary of the assassination of...
Featured Governor Bryant sets special election date for Senate race
Governor Bryant has officially announced that the special election to fill Senator Thad Cochran’s seat in the U.S. Senate will take place on November 6th....
Featured Columbus man gets 40 years for identity theft, meth charges
Last week, a Chickasaw County judge sentenced a man to four decades in prison. 38-year-old Kenneth Lamar Blakeney was sentenced to 40 years in prison...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 4-3-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, there is a wind advisory in effect from 10 a.m....
Featured Gipson sworn in as Commissioner of Agriculture
by Alex Paton
Newly appointed Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson was sworn into office by Chief Justice William Waller, Jr. during a ceremony held at the...
Featured 28-year-old inmate dies in George County
by Alex Paton
The George County Sheriff’s Office is assisting the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) and the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) in an investigation into the...
Featured Wicker commends Cochran for service to Mississippi
by Alex Paton
Senator Thad Cochran is officially retired. April 1st was Senator Cochran’s final day as a U.S. Senator serving the state of Mississippi and fellow Senator...
Featured Department of Wildlife asks public to submit samples for CWD testing
by Alex Paton
In 2013, a non-permitted high-fenced enclosure was discovered by Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks law enforcement just southwest of Hattiesburg in Lamar County....
Featured 46 pounds of Crystal Meth seized in Hinds County
by Alex Paton
Hinds County Narcotics Investigators discovered 46 pounds of Crystal Meth and over 2 lbs. of powder Cocaine during a traffic stop on Interstate 20 near...
Featured Lt. Governor and Attorney General trade jabs after session ends
Last week, the 2018 legislative session ended without a new funding formula for public education and no long-term plan to fix the state’s infrastructure. After...
Featured PSC issues $1.2 million in potential fines to telemarketers
Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley announced that the PSC has charged nineteen telemarketers for violating Mississippi’s No-Call law. The PSC’s investigation found that these companies...
Featured Man charged after officer-involved shooting in Pearl
A man has been arrested & charged after allegedly shooting at a Pearl police officer over the weekend. A media release from the department says that...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 4-2-18
After some of last week’s severe weather across the state, a low-key day of weather is a welcomed change. While there may not be sunshine...
Featured Buzzer-beater stuns Mississippi State in NCAA title game
For the second straight season, Mississippi State has fallen just short in the NCAA title game, but this year’s loss has brought a new kind...
Featured “Easter: the greatest celebration that ever took place”
by Alex Paton
For some people, Easter Sunday means an egg hunt, a nice outfit, and time with family, but for the church, there’s a deeper meaning. Easter...
Featured Veterinarian: Bunnies and chicks not always the best addition to the Easter basket
by Alex Paton
This year might be the year you head home on easter with a baby bunny or little chick, but make sure you’re ready for that...
Featured 50-mile march to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. starts today
An interracial group of young men will begin a journey of reconciliation later this week to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of civil...
Featured Department of Health warns of possible data leak
The Mississippi State Department of Health has issued a warning to state residents that their personal information may have been accidentally released. In a news...
Featured MSU advances, set to face ND in championship game
For the second straight season, The Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs will play for a chance at a National Championship. Down three with 11 seconds to...
Featured Weekend weather rundown 3/31/2018
In North Mississippi on Saturday it will be sunny with highs in the lower 70’s. At night it will be partly cloudy with a slight...
Featured Adams County Sheriff scam calls
Scammers are again using the name of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office to obtain money from citizens. ACSO has been notified by several people that...
Featured North Alabama woman sentenced to more than 22 years in Mississippi
An Alabama woman was sentenced to more than 22 years in federal prison for her role in the robbery of a North Mississippi Post Office...
Featured Speaker Gunn breaks down 2018 legislative session
The 2018 legislative session is over, and Speaker of the House Philip Gunn has released his comprehensive review of the session. Lawmakers adjourned despite being...
Featured Mississippi’s gas prices continue to rise
by Alex Paton
Mississippi’s gas prices are steadily on the rise. With the current statewide average around of $2.40 a gallon, Don Redman with AAA says the prices...
Featured USM student becomes first Mississippian to win social work fellowship
by Alex Paton
Evelyn Sullivan is making history, for her family and for the state of Mississippi. As a first-generation college student, the Gulfport native earned a public...
Featured Lady Bulldogs tip-off Final Four matchup with Louisville
The Mississippi State women are on the doorstep of making it back the National Championship Game. Tonight, the Bulldogs face off against fellow #1 seed...
Featured Weekday weather rundown 3/30/2018
Here’s a quick rundown of your weather across Mississippi today. In north Mississippi it will be partly sunny during the day with highs in the...
Featured Breaking: Governor appoints Gipson as new Agriculture Commissioner
After Cindy Hyde-Smith was appointed to the U.S. Senate as Thad Cochran’s replacement, it left an opening for a new Commissioner for the Mississippi Department...
Featured Turkey hunters to see peak season in early April
by Alex Paton
Turkey season is underway and wildlife experts are saying that Mississippi’s 50,000 wild turkey hunters will be seeing a good season this year. The spring...
Featured Vicksburg child hit by car, arrest made
A child in Vicksburg is recovering after being hit by a car while getting off of the school bus. On Wednesday afternoon, a 7-year-old girl...
Featured McDaniel makes Senate race swap official
Chris McDaniel has made his Senate race switch official. The state senator has officially filed the paperwork to drop out the race against incumbent Senator...
Featured Lt. Governor Tate Reeves gives post-session breakdown
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves gaveled the end of the legislative session yesterday after the Legislature passed an approximate $6 billion budget that funds critical state...
Featured Students to march 50 miles to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
An interracial group of young men will begin a journey of reconciliation later this week to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of civil...
Featured Madison County Superintendent making schools safer
Since the tragedy at the high school in Parkland, Florida, Madison County Schools have made efforts to make their schools safer. Superintendent Ronnie McGehee said...
Featured Bridge House opens, offers hope for women after drug rehab
by Alex Paton
Local officials, board members, and friends gathered to celebrate the opening of Bridge House in Burnsville, Mississippi. Bridge House is a home where women can...
Featured Thousands of power outages reported after Mississippi storms
After last night’s storms across the state of Mississippi, thousands of power outages are being reported. Entergy’s outage map shows over 3,000 outages in Mississippi...
Featured Final defendant sentenced in north Mississippi meth case
A Tupelo woman, the 10th defendant in this case, has been sentenced to 17 years (205 months) in federal prison for her role in a...
Featured Weather Forecast: Heavy rainfall expected across Mississippi
As you get ready to take on this Thursday across the state, expect to deal with rainfall for most of the day. North Mississippi: Expect...
Featured Tornado watch in central Mississippi
The National Weather Service said a tornado watch is currently in effect for central Mississippi. This includes Tupelo, Columbus, Winona, Jackson, Natchez, Greenwood, Yazoo City,...
Featured Update: Biloxi missing person found
UPDATE: The Biloxi PD has stated that Dora Ellen Doss has been found. The Biloxi Police Department is asking for your help in locating a missing...
Featured BP bill dies in conference, legislators seek special session
by Alex Paton
The BP bill that sought to set aside dollars from the BP oil settlement for projects along the Gulf Coast died in a conference committee...
Featured #4 Rebels rally to take down #14 USM
The matchup between #14 Southern Miss and #4 Ole Miss in Oxford last night did not disappoint. The Rebels trailed 5-0 after 3 innings but stormed...
Featured Four charged for murder of Jasper teenager
Five suspects have been charged after a teenager was murdered in Jasper County over the weekend. 25-year olds Quaddarris Sumlin, Travis Bunch, Keyshad Donnell Arrington,...
Featured Legislature to sine die early
by Alex Paton
The state legislature could sine die early this year. With the official sine die scheduled for Sunday, April 1st, legislators say they expect to get...
Featured Bomb threat causes lockdown at Raymond High School
Update: Reports indicate that the lockdown has been lifted and no explosives were found at the scene. Original Report: Raymond High School in Hinds County...
Featured Cindy Hyde-Smith to help confirm Trump’s nominees
by Alex Paton
Senator Thad Cochran will be stepping down from his seat in the Senate and Cindy Hyde-Smith will be taking his place. While there is no...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 3-28-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, there is a flood watch in effect from 1 p.m....
Featured Update: Medicaid bill heads to Governor’s desk
by Alex Paton
UPDATE: The House and Senate have finished their negotiations, and the bill has passed both chambers. It will now head the Governor’s desk to be signed. Original...
Featured Car accident survivor discusses prom safety with students
The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) along with the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) presented their P.R.O.M. safety campaign at Ridgeland High School today in...
Featured Guardian leaves loaded handgun in child’s backpack
A loaded handgun was found inside of a student’s backpack at Oak Park Elementary School in Ocean Springs. The gun was found by a teacher...
Featured Bond set for Kingston Frazier murder suspect
Dwan Wakefield, one of the suspects accused in the Kingston Frazier murder case, appeared in court yesterday for a bond hearing. District Attorney Michael Guest...
Featured Mississippi State set for NIT Final Four matchup
The Mississippi State men’s basketball team is a long way from home. While it may not be quite the stage that MSU women are on,...
Featured Congressman Harper talks Omnibus spending bill
by Alex Paton
The President has signed into law the $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill which outlines the funding for the federal government for the remainder of the...
Featured Attorney General Hood announces Facebook investigation
The fallout surrounding Facebook’s role in releasing personal information continues. Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood has announced that his office is investigating how the third-party...
Featured ‘Father Jesus’ charged for disturbance in Gulfport
Father Jesus has been arrested by the Gulfport PD. Officers with the Gulfport Police Department arrested the 42-year-old man and charged him with one count...
Featured #14 USM & #4 Ole Miss square off in Oxford
An in-state rivalry between two top 15 baseball teams will take place tonight in Oxford. #4 Ole Miss (22-3) will host #14 Southern Miss (17-5)...
Featured Author of abortion bill responds to criticism
Last week Governor Phil Bryant signed a bill preventing abortions after 15 weeks, which is the most restrictive ban in the nation. Soon after, the...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 3-27-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, expect mostly cloudy skies with a slight chance of showers. Highs will be...
Featured Medicaid funding bill coming down to the wire
The deadline for the Medicaid appropriations bill and its counterpart tech bill are quickly approaching and the House and Senate remain apart during negotiations. The...
Featured MDOC finds less contraband at Wilkinson prison than in 2017
by Alex Paton
MDOC says Operation Zero Tolerance is working. Fewer shanks and cellphones were found among assorted contraband items at Wilkinson County Correctional Facility a year after...
Featured MSDH warns personal information may have been shared
The Mississippi State Department of Health has issued a warning to state residents that their personal information may have been accidentally released. In a news...
Featured JSU student found dead in dorm room
A student was found dead on the Jackson State University’s campus on Sunday. The JSU Department of Public Safety said the death is still under...
Featured Mother sentenced to 25 years for stabbing 3 year-old son
District Attorney Joel Smith announced that Nomatter Gava-Hudson, age 28, originally from Zimbabwe and a resident of Savannah, Georgia, pled guilty to the charge of...
Featured Medicaid tech bill faces midnight deadline
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Legislature is looking to reauthorize the Medicaid tech bill, as well as, the Medicaid appropriations bill this session. With four different deadlines drawing...
Featured Alcorn State President appointed higher education commissioner
by Alex Paton
The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning appointed Alcorn State University President Alfred Rankins Jr. as Commissioner of Higher Education at a...
Featured Governor: Mississippi unemployment rate drops to lowest in state history
by Alex Paton
For the second month in a row, Mississippi’s unemployment rate has fallen to a historic low and the number of jobs in the state is on...
Featured Hyde-Smith may see appointments to Senate appropriations and agriculture committees
by Alex Paton
Following the Governor’s appointment of Commissioner of Agriculture, Cindy Hyde-Smith to the position of U.S. Senator, however, to keep the seat she will have to...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 3-26-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, cloudy today with a chance of showers in the morning. There will be...
Featured Chris McDaniel: “Troubled” by Governor’s appointment of Hyde-Smith
by Alex Paton
With Governor Phil Bryant’s appointment of Commissioner of Agriculture Cindy Hyde-Smith to replace U.S. Senator Thad Cochran’s seat. Senator Chris McDaniel shared his thoughts on...
Featured Two Mississippi cities listed in Southern Living
Ocean Springs and Bay St. Louis, two family-friendly, oceanfront cities on the Mississippi Gulf coast, were recently listed in ‘Southern Living’s 15 Affordable Small Towns...
Featured Secretary of State: Y’all Business website up for national award
by Alex Paton
Y’all Business, Mississippi’s one-of-a-kind website for free economic development information, is in the running for first place in the National Association of Secretaries of State...
Featured Hyde-Smith’s appointment sets up GOP primary race
On Wednesday, Governor Bryant ended the speculation surrounding his appointment to Senator Thad Cochran’s seat in the U.S. Senate and has chosen Cindy Hyde-Smith, Commissioner...
Featured Public continues to seek new information on CWD in Mississippi deer
Hundreds gathered at the Vicksburg Conference Center earlier this week for a public forum about the existence of Chronic Wasting Disease in Mississippi’s deer population....
Featured Weekend weather rundown: 3-25-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, partly sunny skies expected today. Highs will be in the mid-60s and...
Featured Mississippi Emergency Management Agency tornado preparation tips
Spring season may bring pretty flowers, green grass, and nice weather, but it’s also known to bring tornadoes. Although tornadoes can occur at any time...
Featured Mike McDowell says to watch out for critters in your house
Mike McDowell, also known as The Critter Catcher, wants to make sure everyone knows how to keep critters out of their house since spring is...
Featured $1 billion infrastructure bill dies after negotiations stall
Lt. Governor Tate Reeve’s $1 billion infrastructure bill has died. The bill aimed to repair the state’s roads and bridges without raising taxes. The bill...
Featured McCowan’s performance leads MSU to Elite Eight
It’s on to the Elite Eight for the Mississippi State women as they took down NC State last night 71-57. Before the game, the thought...
Featured Weekend weather rundown: 3-24-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, cloudy today with a chance of showers. Highs will be...
Featured Governor will appoint Department of Agriculture’s new Commissioner
Governor Bryant has another appointment to make. After appointing Cindy Hyde-Smith to Senator Cochran’s seat in the U.S. Senate, it has created an opening for...
Featured Lady Bulldogs take on NC State in Sweet 16 matchup
While the men’s NCAA tournament has been turned upside down by upsets and Cinderella stories, the women’s tournament has gone according to the script so...
Featured Nissan celebrates its Canton assembly plant
Nissan North America recently celebrated production of 4 million vehicles at its Canton assembly plant, and announced the addition of a second shift that will...
Featured Convention of States: Mississippi looks to amend U.S. Constitution
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi House has passed a resolution that calls for a convention of the states to pass amendments to the constitution that would ultimately limit...
Featured Tupelo organization hits back at New York Times
Tupelo and the New York Times are at odds over the direction of the north Mississippi city. The NYT’s article paints a picture of a crumbling...
Featured Hattiesburg man convicted for human trafficking of a child
A Hattiesburg man could face life in prison after a conviction for human trafficking. A federal jury in Oxford convicted 31-year-old Raymorris Asencio of Hattiesburg...
Featured Four qualify for Delta House seat special election
by Alex Paton
Four candidates have qualified to run for the remaining vacant seat in the Mississippi House. The State Board of Election Commissioners has qualified the candidates...
Featured MDE announces administrator and teacher of the year finalists
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Department of Education has announced the finalists for the 2018 Administrator of the Year and the 2018 Teacher of the Year awards. The...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 3-23-18
by Alex Paton
In north Mississippi, expect partly sunny skies today with a slight chance of showers. Highs will near 70 and tonight, warmer temperatures with mostly cloudy...
Featured U.S. House of Representatives passes $1.3 trillion spending bill
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted on and passed the $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill which outlines the funding for the federal government for...
Featured Controversial gun bill dies, but questions remain
A controversial gun bill has died in the legislature after it was not brought by before its deadline. The bill drew a lot of attention...
Featured UMMC Medical Education Building named in honor of Governor
The state-of-the-art structure that is the academic home to Mississippi’s flagship medical education program has officially received its new name: The Phil Bryant Medical Education...
Featured Thad Cochran issues farewell statement to Senate
U.S. Senator Thad Cochran issued his farewell statement to the Senate during time set aside by the Senate Majority Leader for Senators to recognize Cochran’s...
Featured Mississippi woman back on death row
A court of appeals has reinstated the death sentence of Mississippi’s only woman on death row for two 2004 murders. Back in 2015 a federal...
Featured Senator Wicker: Navy denies atheist chaplain application
by Alex Paton
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker said he has received confirmation from the Navy that an application submitted by a “secular humanist” to serve in the Chaplain...
Featured DPS and Mississippi coroners increase efforts to track drug overdose deaths
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and the Mississippi Coroners and Medical Examiners Association have announced new efforts to track drug overdose deaths occurring in the...
Featured BP money distribution discussed in legislative conference
by Alex Paton
How to distribute the funds from the BP oil spill settlement has been a long debated question and lawmakers are trying to figure it out...
Featured AG Hood opposes data breach notifications, warns congress of changes
Attorney General Jim Hood sent a letter to Congress Monday along with 31 other attorneys general voicing opposition to parts of a pending bill that...
Featured Hattiesburg man pleads guilty to stealing Hydrocodone from work
A former employee of a Pine Belt rehab facility is headed to prison after pleading guilty to stealing Hydrocodone from his workplace. 39-year old Jason...
Featured Gas prices going up in Mississippi
by Alex Paton
Gas prices in Mississippi and across the country are rising. With the current statewide average of $2.30 a gallon, Don Redman with AAA says the...
Featured Vicksburg murder suspect turns himself in
The Vicksburg PD has charged a man with murder af 21-year-old Darrion Keenan Truly is behind bars after officers responded to Feld Street on Wednesday...
Featured Officer trainee caught with contraband at Parchman
by Alex Paton
Another search of staff in the Mississippi Department of Corrections’ crackdown on contraband has led to the arrest of a correctional officer trainee and the...
Featured Hinds County school district to become District of Innovation
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi State Board of Education has plans for the Hinds County School District to become Mississippi’s newest District of Innovation. This now brings the...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 3-22-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, there is a freeze warning in effect until 9 a.m. this morning....
Featured Mississippians celebrate National Down Syndrome Day
by Alex Paton
March 21st is National Down Syndrome day and people across the state can show their love and support for downs by wearing mismatched socks. ...
Featured Cindy Hyde-Smith embraces Governor’s appointment
Governor Bryant has ended the speculation surrounding his appointment to Senator Thad Cochran’s seat in the U.S. Senate and has chosen Cindy Hyde-Smith, Commissioner of...
Featured JPD recovers Secretary of State’s stolen truck
In the middle of a January night, Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann’s truck was stolen from his driveway, but the truck has now been recovered...
Featured Booneville 18 year-old charged with attempted murder
On Sunday, Booneville Patrol Officers responded to a reported shooting on Elm Street with one victim injured. Officers arrived and found Harley Irvin, 18 of...
Featured Pickering demands $93 million from Stion Corporation
Today, State Auditor Stacey Pickering and the Performance Audit Division of the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor (OSA) issued the largest ever demand issued...
Featured State leaders react to Governor’s appointment of Cindy Hyde-Smith
by Alex Paton
Governor Phil Bryant appointed Commissioner of Agriculture Cindy Hyde-Smith to take over for Senator Thad Cochran. She will be the first woman sent to our...
Featured Breaking: Governor Bryant appoints Cindy Hyde-Smith to fill Cochran’s seat
Ever since Thad Cochran announced his retirement from the U.S. Senate, speculation has swirled around who Governor Phil Bryant would appoint. Today, he has put...
Featured Chris McDaniel responds to Governor’s appointment of Cindy Hyde-Smith
by Alex Paton
Governor Phil Bryant has appointed Commissioner of Agriculture Cindy Hyde-Smith to replace U.S. Senator Thad Cochran’s seat. Senator Chris McDaniel has released a statement regarding...
Featured Educators, parents gather at Capitol for Head Start rally
by Alex Paton
Hundreds of Mississippi parents, teachers, community leaders, lawmakers, partners, and allies of Head Start gathered for a rally and press conference on the steps of...
Featured Georgia native to take over as pension director for Mississippi
by Alex Paton
The Public Employees’ Retirement System has a new director. Georgia native Ray Higgins has been named by the PERS Board of Trustees as the agency’s...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 3-21-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, mostly sunny today with temperatures remaining cooler than they have been lately....
Featured Tornado preparations for spring season
Spring season may bring pretty flowers, green grass, and nice weather, but it’s also known to bring tornadoes. Although tornadoes can occur at any time...
Featured Kermit Davis officially introduced at Ole Miss
The Kermit Davis era in Oxford has officially begun. Yesterday in front of fans, players, and former players, athletic Director Ross Bjork and Chancellor Jeffrey...
Featured Governor to announce Cochran’s replacement tomorrow
Governor Bryant originally said that he would wait until ten days after Senator Thad Cochran’s retirement to announce his appointment, but things have changed. A...
Featured Critter Catcher gives insight on how to keep animals out
Mike McDowell, also known as The Critter Catcher, wants to make sure everyone knows how to keep critters out of their house since spring is...
Featured Last two plead guilty in Deen, Tate murder case
In May of 2015, a total of nine people were arrested in connection with the shooting of two Hattiesburg police officers. On March 19 2018,...
Featured Mississippi sued over new 15-week abortion ban
The state of Mississippi is being sued by the state’s only remaining abortion clinic after the Governor signed a bill preventing the procedure after 15...
Featured Third Mississippi child dies from flu
The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed that a third child has died from a severe case of the flu during this year’s flu...
Featured MSU women beat OSU, heading to Sweet 16
The Mississippi State women are on to the Sweet 16. While it wasn’t a blowout like their first-round matchup with Nicholls State, The MSU women...
Featured Keesler unveils medical center renovations
by Alex Paton
The Keesler Medical Center recently underwent an $80 million renovation project and a ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, March 20th. new renovations allow...
Featured MFC deploys wildland firefighters to Texas
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) is deploying one Wildland Firefighting strike team with two bulldozers to Texas, where they will assist state and federal partners...
Featured MDOC prisoners pack meals for hungry kids
by Alex Paton
Approximately 200 inmates at the Marshall County Correctional Facility in Holly Springs are helping to hand pack hundreds of meals for malnourished children around the...
Featured Update: Vicksburg shooting suspect turns himself in
Update: Proctor has turned himself in to the Vicksburg PD. He has been charged with Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Stolen Firearm. Proctor is being...
Featured High school exit exams still at play in Mississippi legislature
by Alex Paton
Exit exams in Mississippi could soon be a thing of the past. Representative Tom Miles says he believes exit exams are unnecessary and should be...
Featured Secretary of State talks cybersecurity practices to protect state voting system
by Alex Paton
Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann took part recently in a top-secret briefing in Washington regarding voting systems being controlled at the federal level. Hosemann said...
Featured UPDATE: Silver Alert: Lizzie Langford of Mooreville
by Alex Paton
UPDATE: The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has canceled the Silver Alert issued for 82-year-old Lizzie Langford of Mooreville in Lee County. She has been located...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 3-20-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, there is a freeze warning in effect from 3 a.m....
Featured Collaboration key in Mississippi’s fight against Chronic Wasting Disease
Hundreds gathered at the Vicksburg Conference Center for a public forum about the existence of Chronic Wasting Disease in Mississippi’s deer population. While the disease...
Featured Monroe County man hunt has ended
James Glenn Reese, who has been the subject of an extensive manhunt in Monroe County has been captured Sunday morning. Authorities have been searching for Reese...
Featured Governor Bryant signs 15-week pro-life bill
House Bill 1510, the abortion bill, has officially been signed by Governor Phil Bryant. The ban is the earliest of its kind in the country...
Featured Madison police arrest four after drug search
by Alex Paton
Officers of the Madison Police Department approached a residence at 220 North Castle Drive in the City of Madison concerning suspected drug activity at the...
Featured Federal grant to aid MSU construction of advanced technology institute
A $1.8 million federal grant announced by Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran will help fund a new research facility at Mississippi...
Featured South Mississippi man charged with kidnapping girlfriend
A man in South Mississippi has been charged with kidnapping. On Friday, a Perry County Deputy arrived at an RV park of off HWY 29...
Featured Gulfport PD seeking answers after Sunday shooting
The Gulfport PD is searching for a man on the run in connection with a shooting that occurred on Sunday. Officers responded to a call...
Featured MDOC officer arrested after K-9 search finds spice in car
by Alex Paton
A correctional officer at South Mississippi Correctional Institution is the latest person to experience the meaning of Operation Zero Tolerance at the Mississippi Department of...
Featured Abortion ban awaiting Governor’s signature, faces Monday deadline
Governor Phil Bryant is facing a Monday deadline that would ban abortions after 15 weeks in Mississippi. The ban would be the earliest of its...
Featured Alcohol transportation legislation awaits Governor’s deadline
by Alex Paton
Mississippians may be able to transport alcohol through dry counties soon. The bill passed both the House and the Senate and is sitting on the...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 3-19-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, warmer temperatures today with mostly cloudy skies until late this afternoon, then...
Featured Wicker leads opposition to appoint atheist Navy chaplain
by Alex Paton
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker is opposing the appointment of an atheist to the U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps. Wicker has formally requested the secretary of the...
Featured MSU women open NCAA Tournament with rout of Nicholls State
One game, one win for the Mississippi State women in the NCAA tournament. This one was over shortly after it began as the top-seeded Bulldogs...
Featured Weekend weather rundown: 3-18-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, mostly cloudy today with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms...
Featured Governor won’t appoint McDaniel to Cochran’s seat
Chris McDaniel will not challenge incumbent Senator Roger Wicker, but will instead run a campaign for Thad Cochran’s soon-to-be vacant seat in the U.S. Senate....
Featured Recall affects 70,000 pounds of Mississippi Catfish
Nearly 70,000 pounds of Mississippi catfish has been recalled. The recalled catfish is from Heartland Catfish Company out of Itta Bena, Mississippi. According to The...
Featured Weekend Weather rundown: 3-17-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi warmer today with partly sunny skies and a slight chance of showers and...
Featured Mississippi river cresting over, backwater bayou at flood stage
by Alex Paton
Water and emergency management leaders are keeping a close eye on some rivers and bayous as they approach record levels. Greg Raimondo with the Army...
Featured Efforts made to stop suicide in young children
Earlier this month, family and friends mourned the loss of sixth grade Southaven Middle School student, Andrew Leach, who took his life due to continuous...
Featured Be on alert for deer crossing roads due to flooding
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks urges all motorists to be on alert for deer crossing roads and highways more frequently as they...
Featured Mississippi FBI impersonator pleads guilty
A man who impersonated an FBI agent in Mississippi has pled guilty. U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst announced that 34-year-old Troy Graham, of New Orleans, entered...
Featured MSU women begin title quest tomorrow
The Women’s NCAA Tournament has arrived, and the Mississippi State women begin their march toward the title game tomorrow. The #1 seeded Bulldogs host the...
Featured Pass Christian PD searching for auto burglary suspect
The Pass Christian Police Department has identified two suspects in a recent auto burglary investigation. The suspects were identified as 25-year-old Torie Peter Gray of...
Featured Wildland firefighters leave to fight Oklahoma wildfires
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) is deploying a bulldozer strike team and two division supervisors to Oklahoma to assist state and federal partners with wildfire...
Featured AG Hood asks Congress to block student loan oversight bill
by Alex Paton
Attorney General Jim Hood joined a bipartisan group of 30 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress, urging them to reject legislation that would block states from...
Featured Mississippians get ready to shred sensitive documents in Hattiesburg and D’Iberville
by Alex Paton
Mississippians in the Central and Southern parts of the state who need to shred sensitive documents will be able to do so on March 16th...
Featured Entergy awards $68,500 to Mississippi organizations
First and second graders in Jackson’s public schools will get a little extra help learning how to read this year from middle and high school students...
Featured Legislature adjourns early to save taxpayer money
by Alex Paton
Representative Joel Bomgar said that the state legislature is saving the taxpayers money. On Thursday, March 15th, the Mississippi Senate and House of Representatives adjourned...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 3-16-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, there is a chance of showers in the morning and...
Featured Lawmaker: Lottery overdue in Mississippi
by Alex Paton
The question of whether legislators will create a state lottery is back in play after Rep. Alyce Clarke added an amendment to the appropriations bill...
Featured McDaniel calls for GOP unity after Senate race switch
Chris McDaniel will not challenge incumbent Senator Roger Wicker, but will instead run a campaign for Thad Cochran’s soon-to-be vacant seat in the U.S. Senate....
Featured Lynn Fitch opens up on school savings programs
State Treasurer Lynn Fitch spoke about her two plans that she hopes will be effective in Mississippi. The Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (MPACT) Program...
Featured Mother, father & grandmother charged with child molestation
A mother, father and grandmother are facing child molestation charges. Neshoba County Sheriff Tommy Waddell has confirmed that Teresa Hooley and Jon Hooley, the child’s...
Featured ‘Black Panther’ writer to headline annual Scholastic Press Convention
The author of Marvel Comics’ graphic novel reboot “Black Panther” will encourage high school students from around the state as the keynote speaker for the...
Featured Mississippi lawmakers react to special session on ed funding rewrite
by Alex Paton
While the Governor has said that he would not call a special session to go over the education funding re-write unless the House and Senate...
Featured Ole Miss officially announces hire of Kermit Davis
Yesterday, reports surfaced that Ole Miss was set to hire Middle Tennessee’s Kermit Davis as Andy Kennedy’s replacement. Today, they have made it official. Davis...
Featured Cochran votes to repeal regulations on Mississippi banks and credit unions
by Alex Paton
U.S. Senator Thad Cochran says he has voted for legislation to strengthen the economy by unraveling many of the Obama-era regulatory burdens placed on community...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 3-15-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, warmer temperatures today than the past few days. Expect sunny skies with...
Featured International Security Summit meets in Biloxi
by Alex Paton
The International Homeland Defense and Security Summit met this week in Biloxi. During the summit, Governor Bryant met with the Commandant of the U.S. Coast...
Featured McDaniel switches, opts to run for Cochran’s seat
State Senator Chris McDaniel was set to run against incumbent Senator Roger Wicker in the 2018 election cycle, but Thad Cochran’s retirement has thrown a...
Featured Former Hattiesburg officer sentenced on drug charges
A former Hattiesburg Police officer has been sentenced after being charged in a drug trafficking operation. 33-year-old Thomas Wheeler was sentenced to five years in...
Featured $1.3 million awarded to preserve Mississippi Civil Rights sites
U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker announced the award of more than $1.3 million in federal grants to support four Civil Rights preservation projects...
Featured Card skimmers found at Brookhaven gas station
On March 12th, 2018 The Brookhaven Police Department received reports of Credit Card Fraud that was tracked back to a pay at the pump transaction....
Featured Criminal justice reform legislation: helping inmates re-enter workforce
by Alex Paton
Criminal justice reform that puts people back to work, protects communities and saves tax dollars. That’s what one piece of legislation is trying to do. The...
Featured Report: Ole Miss to hire Middle Tennessee’s Kermit Davis
Ole Miss has reportedly made their decision on a new men’s head basketball coach. Multiple reports indicate that the Rebels have hired Middle Tennessee’s Kermit...
Featured Election Results: Shanks wins Rankin County seat
by Alex Paton
Fred Shanks has officially won the House District 60 seat in Rankin County. Shanks faced off against Bob Morrow in a special election runoff to...
Featured National School Walkout: What you need to know
by Alex Paton
Schools across the country will be participating in a National School Walkout and while many SEC schools were expected to participate, elementary and high schools,...
Featured Tobacco tax dies in House committee
by Alex Paton
While the use of tobacco products remains the number one cause of preventable death in Mississippi, a broadly supported policy to create a $1.50 per...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 3-14-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, there is a freeze warning in effect until 10 a.m. this morning...
Featured Registered sex offender convicted on child porn charges
A convicted sex offender has been sentenced on additional child porn charges, according to Attorney General Jim Hood. 27-year-old Christopher Morgan, of Bassfield, was sentenced...
Featured Who’s running to replace Congressman Gregg Harper?
The deadline to qualify for the race in Mississippi’s third congressional district has passed and eight candidates make up the field to replace Congressman Gregg...
Featured MSU women earn first #1 seed in program history
As expected, Mississippi State has been selected as #1 seed in the Women’s NCAA Tournament after a 32-1 start. While their perfect season was ruined...
Featured Final defendant sentenced in Delta drug trafficking operation
An investigation was launched after multiple fatal opioid overdoses and hospitalizations in the Mississippi Delta. The 12th defendant in the case has now been sentenced...
Featured Mississippi College to host Cybersecurity Summit
Nearly 100 people recently registered to attend Mississippi College’s first Cybersecurity Summit. And the list keeps growing. Business representatives, educators, IT professionals, bank employees and...
Featured U.S. Army band to play free concert in Biloxi
by Alex Paton
The musical ambassadors of the U.S. Army, the 41st Army Band, will present a free concert at the Biloxi Lighthouse Park Pavilion on Tuesday beginning...
Featured Turkey season opens this week
by Alex Paton
Turkey season opens on Thursday, March 15th, and hunters will take to the field in search of the elusive gobbler. Most likely, they will find...
Featured Runoff Election to fill John Moore’s seat in Rankin County
by Alex Paton
A special runoff election is taking place Tuesday, March 13th to take over the seat formerly held by former Representative John Moore. Candidates Bob Morrow...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 3-13-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, there is a freeze watch in effect from late Tuesday...
Featured Deserving high school receives $10,000 grant from NBC
The Gautier High School Theatre Department was selected as one of the fifty schools to receive NBC’s $10,000 “Rise grant”. Rise is a new TV show...
Featured Mississippi GOP chair talks legislative session, upcoming Senatorial race
by Alex Paton
News Mississippi sat down with Lucien Smith, Chairman of the Mississippi GOP to talk about the current legislative session and the upcoming Senatorial race. After...
Featured Third suspect in Frazier murder to be tried as an adult
The third suspect in the Kingston Frazier murder case will be tried as an adult and has been served with an indictment. D’wan Wakefield has...
Featured Why bees & pollen show up in spring
While many people are excited about Spring approaching, they are not excited about the pollen that comes with it. Millions of people with seasonal allergies...
Featured Bill puts Attorney General’s Entergy lawsuit in jeopardy
A $1 billion lawsuit could be halted after a bill was passed by the legislature. The bill, which was passed last week, clarifies that the...
Featured Care giver charged for abuse of elderly patient
On March 9, 2018, Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 39 year old James Joseph Tauzin who resides in the 20300 Block of 28th...
Featured Pickering: Thousands of dollars owed by cities and counties in Mississippi
by kim
The Mississippi State Auditor’s Office has been going through records of counties and towns around the state and found – 43 counties and 120 municipalities...
Featured MSU misses out on NCAA tournament, NIT bound
Selection Sunday has come and gone and Mississippi State’s bubble has been busted. After opening the SEC tournament with a win over LSU, the Bulldogs...
Featured Godbolt pleads ‘not guilty’ in Lincoln killing spree case
Willie Cory Godbolt has pled ‘not guilty’ to all charges after being indicted last week for a 2017 killing spree in Lincoln County. Godbolt entered...
Featured Community honors soldiers with early morning send off
by Alex Paton
More than 4,000 Mississippi National Guard soldiers are leaving their homes for a year as part of Operation Spartan Shield. The 155th Brigade, based out of...
Featured 70,000 pounds of Mississippi catfish recalled
Nearly 70,000 pounds of Mississippi catfish has been recalled. The recalled catfish is from Heartland Catfish Company out of Itta Bena, Mississippi. According to The...
Featured MDOC: Less contraband seized during second shakedown of 2018
by Alex Paton
The second shakedown at South Mississippi Correctional Institution has turned up fewer cell phones, drugs, and other contraband items than the search three weeks ago...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 3-12-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, expect sunny skies today with highs in the lower to...
Featured Southern Miss hosts Robotics State Championship
Talented young innovators from all corners of the state demonstrated their creative engineering and coding prowess during the 2018 Mississippi VEX Robotics State Championship held...
Featured Leaders praise Cochran’s term in Washington after announcement
After 40 years in the U.S. Senate, Thad Cochran announced his retirement on Tuesday, and leaders from Mississippi and across the county have commended the...
Featured Weekend weather rundown: 3-11-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s what to expect from the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, mostly cloudy today with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then...
Featured Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks reveals Chronic Waste Disease tests
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks began Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) sampling efforts on February 23, 2018 in the 5-mile CWD Containment Zone. ...
Featured Mississippi community remembers artist after death
by Alex Paton
On December 19, 2016, Ann and Henry Hunter Jordan Jr. died in a tragic house fire. Ann’s paintings and creative works were admired and collected...
Featured Governor Bryant won’t be the one to fill Cochran’s seat
You can count Governor Bryant out for filling Senator Cochran’s seat in the U.S. Senate. The long-time Mississippi Senator announced his intent to retire earlier...
Featured Weekend weather rundown: 3-10-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia State. In north Mississippi, showers are expected in the morning, then a slight change...
Featured Fruit crop specialist designs award winning app
Designing an app that helps fruit growers know how many chill hours their crops have accumulated earned one Mississippi State University Extension Service specialist a regional...
Featured Governor announces appointments to IHL Board
Governor Phil Bryant has announced his four appointments to the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning. Dr. Steven Cunningham, Jeanne Luckey,...
Featured 2017 Lincoln killing spree suspect indicted
The man accused of killing eight people in a 2017 murder spree, has been indicted by a Lincoln County Grand Jury. 35-year-old Willie Cory Godbolt...
Featured MSU, USM advance, Rebels eliminated – tournament update
The Mississippi State men’s basketball team is moving on. Yesterday, they took down LSU in the first round of the SEC tournament 80-77. The win...
Featured MSU professor opens up on Cochran, upcoming election
Dr. Marty Wiseman, a retired director of the Stennis Institute of Government and retired professor of political science at Mississippi State University, gave his thoughts...
Featured Expelled student charged for Leake County School threat
Last Friday, Leake Central Junior High School was placed on lockdown after a threat was posted on social media. The Leake County Sheriff’s Office has...
Featured MSU to receive $7M TIGER grant for Hightower road
by Alex Paton
U.S. Senator Thad Cochran announced that Mississippi State University will be receiving a $7 million federal transportation grant to develop an approximately two-mile multimodal corridor...
Featured Legislature saves taxpayers money by adjourning early
by Alex Paton
Representative Joel Bomgar said that the state legislature is saving the taxpayers money. Thursday, March 8th, the Mississippi Senate and House of Representative adjourned for...
Featured State Auditor issues $100K in demands
by Alex Paton
Special Agents from the Office of the State Auditor have presented civil demands to five current members of the Canton Municipal Utilities Board of Commissioners....
Featured BRIDGE Infrastructure bill passes House, heads to joint committee
by Alex Paton
By a vote of 103-6, the Mississippi House of Representatives passed a version of the Building Roads, Improving Development and Growing the Economy Act (BRIDGE)...
Featured Community shred days take place across state
by Alex Paton
Mississippians in the northern and central parts of the state who need to shred sensitive documents will be able to do so for free Friday,...
Featured Lottery back in play in 2018 legislative session
The House took up the appropriation bill for the Mississippi Gaming Commission, and their funding may be trouble if a state lottery isn’t created. The...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 3-9-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, warmer today with sunny skies and highs in the mid-60s. Tonight, not...
Featured Scam phone calls in Adams County
According to the Adams County Sheriff’s department, there is a scam happening in Adams County with unknown callers contacting residents claiming to be from the...
Featured JPS voted to close four elementary schools
The Board of Trustees for Jackson Public Schools voted to close four elementary schools; Brown, French, George, and Woodville Heights, at its regular meeting on March...
Featured School threats prevalent in Mississippi after Parkland tragedy
Schools around Mississippi have experienced a number of threats and lockdowns ever since the mass school shooting in Parkland, Florida on Valentine’s Day. Petal High...
Featured Annual state audit clean, but uncovers “red flags”
The findings from the 2017 “Comprehensive Annual Financial Report” have been released. The report is published each year and details the audit of all state...
Featured Tobacco tax may rise to $2.18
by Alex Paton
The price for a pack of cigarettes could soon go up drastically, by $1.50 to be exact. The tax is currently at 68 cents, and Senator...
Featured Moss Point girl kidnapped at bus stop; Police searching for person of interest
The Moss Point Police are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with the kidnapping and sexual assault of a child. A news release from the department...
Featured New Mississippi Trade Mart to serve as economic driver
This morning, state leaders gathered at the Mississippi Fair Grounds to break ground on the brand-new Mississippi Trade Mart. The new facility will replace the...
Featured Alcohol transportation bill headed to Governor’s desk
by Alex Paton
Mississippians may be able to transport alcohol through Dry counties soon. The bill passed both the House and the Senate and will soon head to...
Featured Senate passes bill that looks to arm teachers
by Alex Paton
Schools in Mississippi could offer firearm training to staff and strengthen campus security under a bill passed by the Senate. The plan, which is part...
Featured 19 gallons of liquid meth seized on I-20 in Rankin County
by Alex Paton
Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey said that around 1:15 a.m. on March 8th, 2018, Rankin County Interdiction Deputy Robbie Sanders conducted a traffic stop on...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 3-8-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, sunny today with highs in the lower 50s. Tonight, mostly clear with...
Featured Results of Chronic Wasting Disease tests revealed
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks began Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) sampling efforts on February 23, 2018 in the 5-mile CWD Containment Zone. ...
Featured Gulfport suspect dies after shootout with police
A fugitive in Gulfport is dead after a shootout with police officers. Gulfport Police responded to Cleveland Avenue after receiving a tip that 41-year-old Marvin...
Featured JSU student suffers gunshot wound in dorm
According to a post on the Jackson State University Facebook page, a student suffered a gunshot wound inside of a dorm room on campus earlier...
Featured Make-A-Wish Mississippi’s Wish Challenge is almost over
Make-A-Wish Mississippi needs your help this week as their Wish Challenge comes to an end. The Wish challenge is a radio challenge where their goal...
Featured MHP graduates “best of the best” 57 cadets
The Mississippi Highway Patrol has officially welcomed 57 new troopers. Trooper School Class 62 started back in October with 120 cadets, and after 19 grueling...
Featured Governor sets special election date for District 30
Last week, Rep. Robert E. Huddleston (D) retired after serving in Mississippi’s House of Representatives for 23 years. Now a special election must be held...
Featured Cotton farmers to receive funds to offset economic hardships
by Alex Paton
U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker are praising Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue’s decision to take administrative action to help maintain and expand cotton production...
Featured USM receives $956K grant to support early childhood inclusion center
by Alex Paton
Southern Miss’s Institute for Disability Studies has received a $956,000 grant from the Mississippi Department of Human Services that will help support training programs and...
Featured AG Hood asks U.S. House to pass child porn victim assistance act
by Alex Paton
Attorney General Jim Hood joined 54 attorneys general in asking the U.S. House of Representatives to quickly pass the Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography...
Featured Entergy Mississippi shares spring cleaning safety tips
by Alex Paton
Spring is around the corner and Entergy Mississippi is offering a few suggestions on how to protect yourself and your home while sprucing up this...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 3-7-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, cooler today with mostly sunny skies and highs in the...
Featured Mississippi artist remembered by community after death
by Alex Paton
On December 19, 2016, Ann and Henry Hunter Jordan Jr. died in a tragic house fire. Ann’s paintings and creative works were admired and collected...
Featured 15-week abortion ban heads to Governor’s desk
The Senate passed a bill, which if signed into law would make Mississippi the only state in the nation to prevent abortions after 15 weeks....
Featured Governor Bryant rules out appointing himself to U.S. Senate
You can count Governor Bryant out for filling Senator Cochran’s seat in the U.S. Senate. The long-time Mississippi Senator announced his intent to retire yesterday,...
Featured Leaders react to Senator Cochran’s retirement
After 40 years in the U.S. Senate, Thad Cochran announced his retirement yesterday and leaders from Mississippi and across the county have commended the long-time...
Featured Vicksburg mayor to switch party affiliation
by Alex Paton
Vicksburg’s Mayor George Flaggs says he will soon switch his party affiliation from Democrat to independent. “On March the 20th I am going to declare...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 3-6-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, sunny skies today with highs in the mid-60s. At night, mostly clear...
Featured Governor talks legislative session and D.C. updates
by Alex Paton
Governor Phil Bryant recently sat down with News Mississippi to discuss the legislative session and his recent trip to Washington, D.C. During his time visiting with...
Featured Mike Espy intends to run to fill Cochran’s seat
It didn’t take long for a candidate to step up and attempt to fill the shoes of U.S. Senator Thad Cochran, who announced his retirement...
Featured Cigarette tax may rise to $1.50
by Alex Paton
A pack of cigarettes in a Mississippi gas station costs around $5.00, but legislators are looking at a bill that would increase the taxes on cigarettes...
Featured Departments pair up to promote prom safety
The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services and the Mississippi Department of Public Safety have teamed up to start a prom campaign to educate kids and...
Featured Cochran announces he will step down April 1st
After months of speculation, U.S. Senator Thad Cochran has announced that he will step down, effective April 1st. His announcement comes just days after the...
Featured Oxford man charged with trafficking of a minor
A traffic stop in Oxford led to an arrest for trafficking. Last week, Oxford officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a switched...
Featured Mississippi State falls for 1st time this season
It took 33 games, but Mississippi State’s perfect season is no more. After cruising through the first two rounds of the SEC tournament against Kentucky...
Featured Belhaven named college of distinction
by Alex Paton
Belhaven University has been named a national and state 2017-2018 College of Distinction. “We are honored to name Belhaven University 2017-2018 College of Distinction for...
Featured AG Hood announces community shred days
by Alex Paton
Mississippians who need to shred sensitive documents should pack them up, as four cities across the state will soon hold the annual Community Shred Days....
Featured MDOC prisoner dies serving life in prison for murder of trooper
by Alex Paton
A man serving life in prison for the 1981 New Year’s Eve shooting death of a state trooper has died. Otis Lee Fairley, 66, who...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 3-5-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, rain showers are likely and some thunderstorms expected in the afternoon....
Featured UMMC doctors seek opioid alternatives
by Alex Paton
Mississippi’s statistics on opioid use resulting in addiction and deaths are bad, but the failure of data to deter abuse is also troubling. A team...
Featured MAEP rewrite dies after Senate motion
In a surprise vote, the MAEP rewrite appears to have died. The rewrite for Mississippi’s public education funding formula was brought up for debate on...
Featured Senate amendment aims to arm Mississippi teachers
The nation continues to grieve after the shooting in Parkland last week, and leaders continue to look for ways to prevent another tragedy from occurring....
Featured Weekend weather rundown: 3-4-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, sunny today with highs in the upper 60s. Tonight, not as cool as...
Featured Garden Mama and Handy Man’s spring advice
Nellie Neal, also known as Garden Mama, said now that February is over, it’s time to put the pedal to the metal in preparing for...
Featured Turkey season around the corner for Mississippi hunters
by Alex Paton
For most, March is a time for beautiful spring weather and flowers in bloom. For Mississippi’s estimated 50,000 wild turkey hunters, it also brings something...
Featured Moss Point man sentenced to 60 years
A Moss Point man has pled guilty to a laundry list of charges. On Friday, 28-year old Darius Kentrell Abston of Moss Point pled guilty...
Featured Weekend weather rundown: 3-3-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, expect sunny skies today with highs in the lower to mid-60s....
Featured Starkville man faces attempted kidnapping charges
Within the last two weeks, 45-year-old John Arnold Jr. of Starkville has had numerous charges stacked up against him for attempted kidnapping and removing a...
Featured Homemade explosives found in Jones County, arrests made
Officers with the Jones County Sheriff’s Office were set to execute a search warrant on a home for drugs when authorities found homemade explosive devices...
Featured Mississippi Blood Services facing shortage
Mississippi Blood Services needs your help. The organization is dealing with a shortage and they’re in need of several types of blood, according to Marketing...
Featured Biloxi PD searching for missing woman
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in finding a missing woman. Amber Rose Barnett was last seen at her mother’s residence on February...
Featured U.S. Senate race heating up in Mississippi
It was a busy week in a now-crowded race for Senator Roger Wicker’s seat in the U.S. Senate. The first to throw their hat in...
Featured Threat forces lockdown at Leake County school
Leake Central Junior High was placed under lockdown early this morning after a threat on social media, according to Leake County Sheriff Greg Waggoner. “There was...
Featured Trooper cadets visit Governor’s Mansion
by Alex Paton
This week Governor Bryant hosted Cadet Class 62 at the Governor’s Mansion. The 62nd class of Mississippi Highway patrol cadets started the 19-week Highway Patrol...
Featured Public Service Commission launches website to hire Mississippi contractors
by Alex Paton
After months of preparation, the Public Service Commission’s Hire Mississippi program is now fully operational for use by Mississippi contractors. The rule, passed in August...
Featured UMMC Doctors seek alternatives to opioid prescriptions
by Alex Paton
Mississippi’s statistics on opioid use resulting in addiction and deaths are bad, but the failure of data to deter abuse is also troubling. A team...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 3-2-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, sunny today with highs in the lower 60s. Tonight, clear skies with lows...
Featured MDE announces 21 schools to participate in computer science pilot program
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Department of Education says that 21 school districts in the state have been approved to participate in the third year of the computer...
Featured MAEP rewrite killed on Senate floor
In a surprise vote, the MAEP rewrite appears to have died. The rewrite for Mississippi’s public education funding formula was brought up for debate on...
Featured State Rep. Michael Evans running for Congress
Another name has entered the conversation for Gregg Harper’s soon-to-be-vacant seat in Mississippi’s third Congressional district. State Representative Michael Evans (D) made his candidacy official...
Featured Representative Huddleston announces retirement
by Alex Paton
Representative Robert Huddleston has announced his retirement from public office after 23 years of service in the Mississippi House of Representatives. “I love y’all, but...
Featured Palliative care facility bill sent to Governor’s desk
The Senate has sent a bill to the Governor’s desk that would create a facility for children in need of long-term care, the first of...
Featured Vicksburg drug trafficker gets 25 years
A Vicksburg woman will spend 25 years in jail for drug trafficking. 38-year-old Christiania Marie Cotter pled guilty to one count of Trafficking of a...
Featured Triple shooting leaves two students dead, one injured
by Alex Paton
The Rankin County Sheriff’s Office has a man in custody in connection with a triple shooting at a home in Rankin County. The suspect is identified as...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 3-1-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, there is a flood watch in effect until late this morning. Today,...
Featured Two Democrats enter race to challenge Senator Wicker
Just a few hours after Chris McDaniel announced that he will be challenging Senator Roger Wicker in the upcoming election, two Democrats decided to throw...
Featured MEC hosts fourth Legislative Scrambler
This morning legislators gathered at the Mississippi Museum of Art to discuss Energy in Mississippi at the fourth Mississippi Economic Council Legislative Scrambler. The speakers...
Featured Lawmaker: Increasing tobacco tax increases health outcomes
by Alex Paton
A pack of cigarettes in Mississippi costs around $5.00 and the state legislature is currently looking at a bill that would increase the taxes on...
Featured McDaniel officially enters GOP Senate race, Wicker responds
At a political rally in his hometown of Ellisville, Chris McDaniel announced that he will oppose incumbent Senator Roger Wicker in the upcoming GOP primary...
Featured Mississippi legislature: bills dead and alive
by Alex Paton
Tuesday was the final day for House and Senate committees to pass general bills that originated in and already passed out of their opposite chamber....
Featured Football is back: Ole Miss begins spring practice
Football is back in Mississippi as Ole Miss began spring practice yesterday. After playing under a bowl ban in 2017, Ole Miss finished 6-6 and...
Featured C Spire bringing 5G speeds to Mississippi
The speeds of 5G wireless are coming to the Magnolia state sooner than you may think. C Spire was the first to bring the technology...
Featured Millsaps College hosts Political Party Leaders Panel
The Millsaps College Political Science Department was able to bring the three political party leaders together at the Mississippi Political Party Leaders Panel on Monday....
Featured Governor Bryant Voices Support for Puerto Rico’s Revitalization
Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant and Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson issued a joint statement Monday morning to reaffirm their support for Puerto Rico’s revitalization efforts and...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 2-28-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, there is a flood watch in effect through Thursday morning. Today, expect...
Featured Education funding reform passes from committee, heads to Senate floor
by Alex Paton
The deadline for Committee action on the MAEP re-write for funding public education in Mississippi is here. The bill passed the Senate education committee and...
Featured Tourism on the rise in Mississippi
by Alex Paton
Tourism is up in Mississippi. Glenn McCullough, Jr. Executive Director of the Mississippi Development Authority said that over 23 million visitors came to Mississippi and...
Featured Wicker looks to reform Navy
by Alex Paton
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Seapower Subcommittee, has introduced a proposal to help the Navy restore its surface force readiness. The “Surface...
Featured Senate amendment could arm Mississippi teachers
The nation continues to grieve after the shooting in Parkland last week, and leaders continue to look for ways to prevent another tragedy from occurring....
Featured Entergy: Summer bills to drop more than $30 due to tax reform
by Alex Paton
Entergy Mississippi filed its preliminary plan for implementing tax reform. The formal plan will be filed in mid-March as part of the company’s annual rate...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 2-27-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, there is a flood watch in effect beginning this evening and...
Featured Mistreatment allegations made against MHP
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is looking into allegations of mistreatment. Earlier today, Commissioner Marshall Fisher announced that he has ordered an “aggressive internal...
Featured Vicksburg man IDs brother as his shooter, arrest made
A Vicksburg man has been arrested after police were told by the victim that he was shot by his younger brother. Late Saturday night, Vicksburg...
Featured Rebels sweep, USM scores, MSU improves – Weekend Recap
Ole Miss For the second straight weekend in the young 2018 season, Ole Miss has swept away their opponent and own a 7-0 record. Tulane...
Featured State infrastructure looks to be updated with $1 billion roads and bridges bill
by Alex Paton
With the Senate passing a bill to improve the state’s infrastructure, the over $1 billion bill is headed to the House for debate. However, with...
Featured Parkland aftermath: Trump’s age requirement suggestion sparks debate
Last week President Trump discussed raising the legal age to purchase “long guns” from 18 to 21 and banning bump stocks in light of the...
Featured Miss Mississippi contestant shares cancer journey
Molly May, a Mississippi State University graduate and now Jackson resident, is using her story to not only inspire people around Mississippi, but in all...
Featured Man pleads guilty to re-entering U.S. illegally
by Alex Paton
Cristobal Marin-Lopez, 22, of Mexico, pled guilty to illegally re-entering the United States after having previously been deported and convicted of a felony, announced U.S....
Featured AG Hood signs net neutrality petition
by Alex Paton
Attorney General Jim Hood joined 22 attorneys general in filing a petition Thursday to formally begin their lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission’s illegal rollback...
Featured 78 Mississippi students selected as candidates for U.S. Presidential scholars program
by Alex Paton
Mississippi currently has 78 students that have been selected as candidates for the 2018 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program and with only 161 students chosen across the...
Featured Entergy Mississippi praises passage of fairness language bill in Senate
by Alex Paton
The Senate has passed a bill that reauthorizes the Mississippi Public Service Commission to be the first place that electric utility issues would be discussed....
Featured Bulldogs cap perfect regular season with win against Kentucky
by Alex Paton
No. 2 Mississippi State completed an undefeated regular season in women’s basketball with an 85-63 Southeastern Conference win over Kentucky Sunday afternoon at Memorial Coliseum....
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 2-26-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, expect sunny skies with a slight chance of light rain in the morning,...
Featured Wildlife discusses Chronic Wasting Disease
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks hosted an information session Thursday evening to answer the public’s questions about the disease. MDWFP personnel discussed...
Featured MAEP rewrite discussed in Senate Education Committee
The MAEP formula rewrite continues to progress. The Senate Education Committee met earlier this week to discuss the bill and they were able to ask...
Featured Weekend weather rundown: 2-25-18
Here’s a look at the weather across Mississippi today. In North Mississippi, expect partly sunny skies with a chance of showers. Today there will be...
Featured UPDATE: National Weather Service cancels tornado warnings for some counties
UPDATE: 10:55 p.m. National Weather Service said the tornado warnings have been canceled for Alcorn, Lee, Tippah, Union, and Tishomingo counties....
Featured Bicentennial film series celebrates film in Mississippi
by Alex Paton
A film series, Moving Images in Mississippi, will be shown through July during the Mississippi Museum of Art’s bicentennial exhibition, Picturing Mississippi: 1817-2017. On the fourth Thur. and...
Featured The Grove & Cowbells fighting for title of “Greatest Sports Tradition”
USA Today is asking sports fans across the nation for input on sports’ greatest traditions, and two of the 20 nominees are right here in...
Featured Archie & Cooper Manning to host Oxford Pro-Am
The hosts for an upcoming golf tournament in Oxford have been announced, and they’re household names. The Web.com Tour’s North Mississippi Classic announced that Archie...
Featured Weekend weather rundown: 2-24-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather across the Magnolia state today. In north Mississippi, there is a flood watch in effect until late tonight....
Featured Gov. Bryant attends national governors association in D.C.
by Alex Paton
Governor Phil Bryant along with approximately 40 Governors from across the country are gathering in the nation’s capital this weekend to discuss critical topics such...
Featured AG Hood settles fourth lawsuit in Chris Epps prison bribery scandal
by Alex Paton
Attorney General Jim Hood announced that the State of Mississippi has settled its claims with CGL Facility Management, LLC for $750,000, as the fourth settlement...
Featured Mississippi child dies from flu, second this season
A second Mississippi child has died after suffering from severe case of the flu. In a media release, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH)...
Featured Legislature looks to reauthorize medicaid tech bill
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Legislature is looking to reauthorize the Medicaid tech bill during the 2018 legislative session. “We sat down together and we said that we...
Featured Highway Patrol cadets provide much-needed manpower boost
Help is on the way for the Mississippi Highway Patrol as trooper school graduation is on the horizon. The latest class of troopers consists of...
Featured Mississippi making strides to develop tech future
Earlier this week, leaders from Mississippi’s growing technology sector met at Jackson State for a roundtable discussion hosted by Senator Roger Wicker. The discussion was...
Featured Community Colleges could hold key to educated workforce
The Secretary of State’s office recently completed their survey of Mississippi business owners and the findings showed that employers are in desperate need of an...
Featured Man charged after Vicksburg shooting
A man has been charged in connection with a Vicksburg Shooting. On Wednesday, officers with the Vicksburg Police Department responded to the Klondyke Restaurant on...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 2-23-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather across the state today. In north Mississippi, there is a flood watch in effect through late Saturday night. Today,...
Featured MDWFP discusses Chronic Wasting Disease
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks hosted an information session Thursday evening to answer the public’s questions about the disease. MDWFP personnel discussed...
Featured Man charged for murder of girlfriend’s infant son
An Ocean Springs man has been charged with capital murder after the death of an infant. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that 27-year-old...
Featured Lockdown lifted at North Gulfport Middle School
A lockdown at a Gulfport Middle School has been lifted. Officers with the Gulfport PD responded to North Gulfport Middle School earlier today after they...
Featured MSU gets back to baseball after coaching change
After a whirlwind of a 36-hour period, the Mississippi State Diamond Dawgs were able to step between the lines and play some baseball last night....
Featured Two Olive Branch students charged with cyberstalking
The Desoto County Sheriff’s department has confirmed that two high school students were charged with cyberstalking. The two 16-year-old boys were charged in North Mississippi...
Featured Grenada woman pleads guilty to drug charges
by Alex Paton
U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and DEA Special Agent in Charge Stephen Azzam announced that 30-year-old Tambra Brown of Grenada pled guilty before U.S. District U.S....
Featured C Spire partners with Microsoft philanthropy to educate STEM teachers
by Alex Paton
C Spire and Microsoft Philanthropies’ TEALS (Technology Education and Literacy in Schools) program are teaming up on efforts aimed at improving and accelerating teacher skills,...
Featured Lynn Fitch hosts Girl Scouts career and financial literacy day
State Treasurer Lynn Fitch was proud to host Girl Scouts from central and southern Mississippi for the Girl Scouts Career and Financial Literacy Day. The...
Featured SYNNEX Corporation expands in Northwest Mississippi
Fortune 500 process services company SYNNEX Corporation recently expanded in DeSoto County in Northwest Mississippi. The company plans to invest $20 million and create 600...
Featured MDE: more students taking AP exams, getting better scores
by Alex Paton
More than 20 percent of Mississippi public high school students in the graduating class of 2017 took an Advanced Placement (AP) Exam while in high...
Featured IHL Commissioner announces retirement
by Alex Paton
Commissioner of Higher Education Dr. Glenn Boyce has announced his intention to retire at the end of June. Boyce was named Commissioner in April of...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 2-22-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, there is a flood watch in effect until late Saturday night....
Featured Pearl High School student arrested for lying about threat
Pearl police investigators arrested a high school student who admitted to lying about overhearing talk of a shooting being carried out by another student. The...
Featured Ingalls shipbuilding awarded $1.43B contract
by Alex Paton
Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been awarded a $1.43 billion, contract to construct an LPD 29, the 13th San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock. When it is...
Featured Infrastructure bill heads to House for continued negotiations
by Alex Paton
The Senate has voted to spend more than $1 billion on a wide range of infrastructure projects to support the long-term growth of the economy...
Featured AG Hood urges lawmakers to leave his office alone
While announcing that $32 million would be deposited into the state’s general fund, Attorney General Jim Hood called on legislators to end their attempt to...
Featured Mississippi’s education funding rewrite back up for discussion
The MAEP formula rewrite continues to progress. The Senate Education Committee met earlier today to discuss the bill and they were able to ask questions,...
Featured Dr. Wright and Rep. Miles debate exit exams in Mississippi
by Alex Paton
An amendment has passed that would put an end to exit tests in high schools in Mississippi. However, state superintendent Dr. Carey Wright says the...
Featured Rev. Billy Graham passes away at 99
by Alex Paton
Rev. Billy Graham has passed away at the age of 99 at his home in North Carolina. The legendary Christian evangelist who reached billions of...
Featured UPDATE: Silver Alert: Roy Gladney of Louisville
by Alex Paton
UPDATE: The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has canceled the Silver Alert issued yesterday for 73-year-old Roy Gladney. He has been found and is safe....
Featured Mississippi State University turns 140
Mississippi State University will celebrate its 140th birthday today and mark the start of the annual online philanthropy event known as Hail State Giving Days. HSGD...
Featured Special election to fill John Moore’s House seat heads to runoff
by Alex Paton
Yesterday, four candidates were in the running to succeed former House Education Chair John Moore, who resigned back in December following multiple sexual harassment complaints....
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 2-21-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, a flood watch is in effect until late Saturday night. Today, expect showers...
Featured Senate passes $1 billion infrastructure plan
The Mississippi Senate passed a $1 billion infrastructure bill earlier today. The bill, titled “the BRIDGE Act”, promises to provide the money for infrastructure needs...
Featured Moss Point child ran over by mother’s vehicle
A child in Moss Point has died after being run over by his mother’s vehicle. The accident occurred on Lilly Orchard Road on Sunday when...
Featured Missing Mississippi man in Louisiana
The New Orleans Police Department needs help locating a man reported as missing. 57-year-old Johnny Gatlin is from Purvis, Mississippi and was last seen on...
Featured Fixing Mississippi’s roads may take a special session
We are 48 days into the 2018 legislative session, and so far, fixes to our state’s roads and bridges are few and far between. Lt....
Featured Cannizaro resigns as head coach of MSU baseball
After reports that head baseball coach Andy Cannizaro would be fired by Mississippi State due to off-the-field issues, the university has stated that Cannizaro is...
Featured C Spire tests 5G technology for first time in Mississippi
by Alex Paton
C Spire is holding the first test in Mississippi of a new, patented 5G technology that promises to revolutionize how ultra-fast fixed wireless service is...
Featured Mississippi Delta Community College breaks ground on lineman training facility
by Alex Paton
Mississippi Delta Community College broke ground yesterday on a new electrical lineman training facility in Sunflower County. Governor Bryant was on hand at the groundbreaking...
Featured Special Election to fill John Moore’s seat in Rankin County
by Alex Paton
A special election is happening today to take over the seat formerly held by former Representative John Moore. Four candidates are in the running to...
Featured Make-A-Wish asks for donations to Mississippi kids
by Alex Paton
Throughout the month of February, the Make-A-Wish Mississippi Foundation is asking for donations to make four children’s wishes come true. Make-A-Wish says they have 45...
Featured Report: MSU expected to fire Cannizaro
Reports have stated that Mississippi State is expected to fire head baseball coach Andy Cannizaro with cause. “With cause” indicates that the firing does not...
Featured The Grove & Cowbells up for “Best Sports Tradition”
USA Today is asking sports fans across the nation for input on sports’ greatest traditions, and two of the 20 nominees are right here in...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 2-20-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, there is a flood watch in effect until late evening. Expect mostly...
Featured JPS update: corrective action plan to be presented in March
by Alex Paton
It has been six months since the Jackson Public School District was declared by the State Board of Education to be in a state of...
Featured Mississippi’s alcohol laws: behind the times?
by Alex Paton
When it comes to alcohol laws in Mississippi things can get confusing very easily. Russ Latino who is the State Director of American’s for Prosperity...
Featured UPDATE: Petal student identified after threat
Update: A post from the Petal School District has confirmed that the student responsible for the threat has been identified. Because the student is a...
Featured Man to reunite with EMT who saved his life from burning van
by Alex Paton
It was a day like any other for 22-year-old Courtney Tullos. The AMR EMT was driving to work along the Natchez Trace on January 30,...
Featured Severe weather preparedness week begins in Mississippi
by Alex Paton
The months of March, April and May have historically brought the greatest threat of severe weather to Mississippi. Therefore, Governor Phil Bryant has declared Feb....
Featured Former Ole Miss student writes Black Panther novel
Marvel’s new movie black panther has brought praise from critics and the public alike and it turns out that Mississippi had a hand in the...
Featured Lt. Governor Reeves unveils $1 billion infrastructure plan
As the conversation around the future of Mississippi’s infrastructure progresses, the Lt. Governor has unveiled a new plan. Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves announced a more...
Featured Southern Miss sweeps MSU, Ole Miss off to fast start
While the weather continues to shake off its winter chill, baseball is back in Mississippi. The rain held off over the weekend, and college baseball...
Featured Mississippi Olympic gold medalist featured in wildlife prevention PSA
Mississippi Native Tori Bowie is the world’s fastest woman according to the 2017 IAAF World Championships and she is an Olympic gold medalist. Bowie is now featured...
Featured Police investigate possible threat to Petal High School
by Alex Paton
Yesterday the Petal school district was made aware of some possible threats after social media posts were circulated that mentioned Petal high school. “We are...
Featured FCC Commissioner, U.S. Senator Wicker to join technology roundtable at JSU
by Alex Paton
A roundtable discussion revolving around technology and the internet will be held today, February 19th at Jackson State University. The event is set to start...
Featured MSU beats A&M, wins SEC Champs for first time in school history
by Alex Paton
With less than two minutes remaining, another Humphrey Coliseum crowd broke out the “S-E-C, S-E-C” chant. No. 2 Mississippi State completed its climb to the...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 2-19-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of what the weather is going to be today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, partly sunny today with highs...
Featured Andy Kennedy to step down, effective immediately
Last week, it was announced that Andy Kennedy would resign at the end of the season, and he was expected to finish out the season,...
Featured Mississippi native dances into international spotlight with wife in Apple commercial
by Alex Paton
If it weren’t for a twist of fate Christopher Grant might have spent the past 10 years studying ecosystems and examining coral reefs instead of...
Featured Flu season persists in Mississippi
Mississippi is still showing symptoms of flu season as we move into mid-February. State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers says that while flu numbers may not...
Featured Weekend weather rundown: 2-18-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather across the state today. In north Mississippi, partly sunny today with a chance of showers during the day and...
Featured Wallabies come to the Hattiesburg Zoo
The Hattiesburg Zoo added an Australian exhibit on February 16, the fourth continent to be added. The “Wallaby Walkabout” exhibit is barrier-free, so people can...
Featured Oscar winning actress buys out screenings of Black Panther
by Alex Paton
Octavia Spencer has bought out three screening of Marvel’s latest superhero movie, Black Panther. The actress who is known for her roles in Hidden Figures...
Featured Watch out for card “skimmers” across Mississippi
The Madison Police Department was able to recover a working credit card “skimmer” off of an ATM located at the BancorpSouth in Colony Crossing, and John...
Featured Hog traps to be permitted in certain counties
Sportsmen and landowners from Claiborne, Hinds, Issaquena, Sharkey, Warren, and Yazoo County, who wish to trap wild hogs on their property, must now have a permit from the...
Featured Weekend weather rundown: 2-17-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of what to expect from the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi rain today with highs in the lower 50s....
Featured MDE: Mississippi’s graduation rate better than ever before
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Department of Education has released the high school graduation rates for the 2016-17 school year, which show that the state’s graduation rate has...
Featured Mississippi filmmakers gather to discuss growing film industry in state
by Alex Paton
Elevate, Develop, and Network. Those are three words that describe the film industry and they just happen to be the name of the conference that...
Featured Alabama bans importation of Mississippi deer due to CWD
Following the confirmation of Mississippi’s first case of Chronic Wasting Disease in the deer population, Alabama has banned the importation of deer meat from Mississippi....
Featured Congressman Palazzo introduces legislation promoting equal benefits for military reserve members
by Alex Paton
introduced legislation to ensure that all reserve service members are given equal benefits for their service. The 2012 National Defense Authorization Act allowed the Department...
Featured MSU flasher arrested after year-long search
Earlier this week, the Starkville Police Department arrested a Mississippi State student who has allegedly been seen running around town naked several times in the...
Featured Three charged with capital murder in Jackson
All three suspects involved in a Jackson shooting case are now in custody. Earlier this week, police arrested 17-year-old Chrishun Jones and 20-year-old Orlando Carey...
Featured Black man found hanging in Scott County, MBI investigating
An investigation is underway after a black man was found hanging from a tree in Scott County. The man has been identified in a news...
Featured McKittrick confirmed as U.S Marshal for North Mississippi
U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker have announced the Senate confirmation of Daniel R. McKittrick of Etta to serve as U.S. Marshal for the...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 2-16-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, cloudy today with some light rain in the morning, then a chance...
Featured Distilleries get help from legislature
by Alex Paton
Mississippi distilleries are getting some help from the legislature. On Wednesday, a bill was passed on the House Floor that makes it easier for the...
Featured MS House votes: no more high school exit exams
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi House voted earlier this week to not require students to pass exit exams to graduate from high school. The vote was on an...
Featured Bomb threat at Lawrence County High being investigated
Just a day after the tragic events at a Florida high school, the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a bomb threat made at a...
Featured JPS & Clinton announce make-up schedules
In January, Jackson Public Schools missed seven days of school due to freezing temperatures that caused water main breaks around the city. The Jackson Public...
Featured Jury convicts suspect in 2013 murder of UM student
The final suspect in the 2013 murder of Zacharias McClendon, an Ole Miss student, has been found guilty on capital murder charges. Steven Wilbanks was...
Featured Governor orders flags flown at half-staff
by Alex Paton
Governor Phil Bryant has just signed an executive order saying that all flags in the state will be flown at half-staff as a sign of...
Featured South Carolina kidnapper arrested in MS after car chase across state lines
by Alex Paton
Thomas Lawton Evans from South Carolina has been arrested in Mississippi after he kidnapped 4-year-old Heidi Todd from her home in Charleston where her mother...
Featured Mississippi YouTuber reported possible comment from Florida shooter
Nikolas Cruz has been identified as the shooter from yesterday’s attack on a Florida High School that left 17 people dead, and one Mississippi man...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 2-15-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, mostly cloudy today with a slight chance of showers in the morning....
Featured Prison shakedown leads to arrest of two officers
A shakedown at the South Mississippi Correctional Institution in Greene County has led to the arrest of two officers caught with contraband. 21-year-old Jadijah Rawls...
Featured Mission Mississippi celebrating 25 years of racial unity
Mission Mississippi is an organization whose purpose is to bring people together to build relationships across racial lines so they can work together to better...
Featured MBN arrests man for second time in two weeks
For the second time in as many weeks, the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics has arrested a man suspected of distributing heroin that has led to...
Featured Octavia Spencer buys out MS theater for Black Panther screening
by Alex Paton
Octavia Spencer is making sure that Mississippians will be able to see Marvel’s latest movie, Black Panther. The actress who is known for her roles...
Featured Valentine’s Day means more chocolate strawberries for Nandy’s Candy
Story by Brittany Land Valentine’s Day is a day for people to express their love and give gifts, especially chocolate, but have you ever wondered...
Featured Card skimmers on the rise in Mississippi
The Madison Police Department was able to recover a working credit card “skimmer” off of an ATM located at the BancorpSouth in Colony Crossing, and John...
Featured Mississippi College grows dyslexia therapy program
by Alex Paton
Hattiesburg is the latest community giving students the opportunity to learn from Mississippi College dyslexia therapists. MC already offers classes to students through its program...
Featured Local farm wins national award, $20,000
by Alex Paton
Choctaw Fresh Produce in Philadelphia, Mississippi won a national award. The local farm was named the winner of Pro*ACT, Cultivating Change contest where local farmers...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 2-14-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather across Mississippi for Valentine’s Day. In north Mississippi, warmer with showers and rain likely throughout the day. Highs...
Featured Court rules in favor of Mississippi Charter Schools
While changes to school choice did not make their way through the legislature this year, advocates for the cause were able to celebrate a court...
Featured Public and private partnership brings broadband internet to rural MS customers
by Alex Paton
Entergy and C Spire are teaming up on an $11 million fiber infrastructure project spanning over 300 miles in 15 Mississippi counties that will open...
Featured DPS Commissioner Fisher: state crime lab down to 2 ME’s, 1 leaving soon
by Alex Paton
Department of Public Safety Commission Marshall Fisher says that the State crime lab is severely understaffed. Only two medical examiners are currently working for the state,...
Featured AG Hood hosts opioid overdose training for first responders
As the opioid crisis continues in Mississippi and across the country, Attorney General Jim Hood hosted an opioid overdose death training session to assist first...
Featured Hancock County Sheriff’s Office warns of man impersonating officer
by Alex Paton
The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office says that there is someone impersonating an officer. They are asking for information from anyone who may have been in the...
Featured Flu season still showing symptoms in Mississippi
Mississippi is still showing symptoms of flu season as we move into mid-February. State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers says that while flu numbers may not...
Featured Gov. Bryant discusses Trump’s $1.5 trillion infrastructure overhaul
President Trump has unveiled his $1.5 trillion plan to overhaul America’s infrastructure. Governor Bryant was in Washington D.C. to hear the details of the plan,...
Featured Missing Person Alert: Crystal Charzetta Edison
The Hattiesburg Police Department is asking for your help as they attempt to locate a missing person identified as 34-year-old Crystal Charzetta Edison. The department...
Featured AG Hood urges Congress to protect employees from sexual harassment
by Alex Paton
Attorney General Jim Hood joined a bipartisan coalition of 56 states and territories today urging Congress to end secret, forced arbitration in cases of workplace...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 2-13-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather across the Magnolia state today. In north Mississippi, not as cool today. Expect partly sunny skies with some patchy...
Featured MAC hosts Governor’s Arts Awards, honors Mississippi artists
by Alex Paton
For three decades, the Mississippi Arts Commission, in partnership with the Governor’s Office, has recognized outstanding contributors to the state’s arts with the annual Governor’s...
Featured Andy Kennedy steps down after 12 seasons at Ole Miss
In the midst of his 12th season as the head coach of the Ole Miss basketball team, Andy Kennedy has announced that he will step...
Featured Mississippi native featured in national cancer campaign
by Alex Paton
Behind a message of “Fight with Courage,” Gautier resident Linda Dawe will be one of the 25 people featured in a new PSA rotating in...
Featured Gipson says Governor supports controversial gun bill
Does Governor Bryant support HB 1083? Author of the bill Andy Gipson says that he does. The bill passed through the house last week and...
Featured Case of Chronic Wasting Disease confirmed for MS Deer
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is urging hunters to remain calm as a deer in Issaquena County has tested positive for Chronic...
Featured Breaking: Ole Miss’ Andy Kennedy to step down
After his 12th season at the helm of the Ole Miss Basketball program, head coach Andy Kennedy will step down, according to CBS’ Gary Parrish....
Featured Vice-President Mike Pence donates to U.S. Senator Roger Wicker’s re-election campaign
by Alex Paton
Vice President Mike Pence announced that his leadership PAC, Great America Committee, has given a $5,400 contribution to U.S. Senator Roger Wicker. “Gayle and I...
Featured MDOC to re-open Delta correctional facility
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Department of Corrections is proceeding with plans to reopen Delta Correctional Facility in Leflore County this spring to house probationers and parolees who...
Featured C Spire, Entergy, PSC partner to bring internet to rural MS
by Alex Paton
Entergy and C Spire are teaming up on an $11 million fiber infrastructure project spanning over 300 miles in 15 Mississippi counties that will open...
Featured USM professor testifies before Congress on aquaculture
by Alex Paton
Dr. Kelly Lucas, Director of The University of Southern Mississippi’s Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center, spoke in Washington recently on the importance of aquaculture in...
Featured Jail officials find drug-filled markers during visitation
A woman has been arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs to an inmate at the Perry County Jail through an unusual method. During visitation at...
Featured Weekend weather rundown: 2-12-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather across the state today in Mississippi. In north Mississippi, partly sunny today with a slight chance for some light...
Featured Senator Cochran: cotton farmers to benefit from new legislation
by Alex Paton
U.S. Senator Thad Cochran announced that cotton producers in Mississippi and around the country will benefit from a bipartisan effort to enact agriculture policy changes...
Featured MS Universities celebrate Black History Month
by Alex Paton
Colleges around Mississippi have many events planned to celebrate black history month during the month of February. Mississippi State University began their celebration on February...
Featured PSC makes final ruling on Kemper plant
Mississippi Power’s plant in Kemper County was supposed to produce electricity using lignite coal, but delays in the project and increasing costs led to the...
Featured Weekend weather rundown: 2-11-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, cooler today with cloudy skies and a chance of showers and thunderstorms...
Featured Belhaven string students win against top universities
by Alex Paton
Four music majors from Belhaven’s String Program competed against some of the South’s most prestigious universities and earned top honors. The Music Teacher National Association...
Featured MBN searching for suspected opioid dealer
The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics is searching for a Brookhaven man suspected of selling opioids, cocaine and marijuana. Director of the MBN John Dowdy says...
Featured Bill could limit Attorney General’s authority
House Bill 1238 passed on Thursday, and if it is signed into law it would limit the power of the Attorney General’s office. The bill...
Featured Grammy Museum celebrates Black History Month
During the month of February, the Grammy Museum in Cleveland, MS, will honor Black History Month by hosting a number of events. These events will...
Featured Weekend weather rundown: 2-10-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of what the weather is looking like today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, showers and a slight chance of...
Featured Senator wants harsher penalties for domestic violence
A heated debate began on the Senate Floor yesterday as Senator’s discussed a new bill. During a debate over a bill to increase penalties against...
Featured 67,000 enhanced carry permit holders could fill MS stadiums
HB 1083 passed through the Mississippi House of Representatives on Wednesday, and it has caused controversy on college campuses across the state. The bill makes...
Featured Anti-gang bill passes in Senate, looks to combat gang activity in state
by Alex Paton
The anti-gang bill was passed in the Senate this week. The bill cleared the senate floor and if it is passed in the House, it...
Featured MS cities to see more money for infrastructure
by Alex Paton
Mississippi towns could see additional dollars for roads and water and sewer systems under legislation passed by the state Senate, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said...
Featured U.S. Congress: Government will not shutdown
by Alex Paton
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran said that Congress will need to work in a cooperative and bipartisan fashion over the next several weeks to...
Featured ESA School Choice bill dies, legislators react
by Alex Paton
Education Scholarship Accounts expansion will not be happening in Mississippi this year. In an upset yesterday, the bill to expand the Education Scholarship Accounts died...
Featured MDOT launches website, hopes to improve safety on MS roads
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Department of Transportation has launched a new website to increase awareness and public knowledge in hopes of reducing the number of crashes on...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 2-9-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather for today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. There is a...
Featured Hattiesburg first MS city to file lawsuit against opioid manufacturers
by Alex Paton
The City of Hattiesburg is in the process of filing a lawsuit against key Pharma companies in opioid epidemic. A release from the Hattiesburg mayor’s...
Featured Rep. brings gun to House floor during gun bill debate
It’s not every day that a gun is brought onto the floor of the Mississippi House of Representatives. Yesterday, a debate over HB 1083 broke...
Featured Moss Point parents arrested for felony child abuse
Moss Point Police have arrested the parents of an infant and a child after allegations of felony child abuse and neglect. A 5-month-old baby boy...
Featured MDOC: Escaped inmate back in custody
The Mississippi Department of Corrections announced that they have the escaped state inmate, Eugene Robinson, back in their custody. Officials say that Robinson was captured...
Featured USM alum steel art featured in D.C. at Women to Watch 2018 exhibit
by Alex Paton
From a young girl doodling on her notepad to shaping steel as an art student at The University of Southern Mississippi, Kelsey Wishik has engaged...
Featured Vicksburg National Military Park to stay open if gov’t shuts down
by Alex Paton
Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign, the official non-profit partner organization of VNMP, has committed to fund basic operations to keep the Vicksburg...
Featured Father convicted for sexually abusing daughter, sentenced to 60 years
by Alex Paton
This week 41-year-old Jerome Mack Austin, was found guilty of two counts of Sexual Battery, after a two-day trial. Circuit Judge Kathy King Jackson sentenced...
Featured Cochran: approve continuing resolution, avoid government shutdown
by Alex Paton
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran is advocating for approval of Senate legislation filed Wednesday night to avert a government shutdown, provide critical disaster relief,...
Featured Ole Miss, MSU, and USM finalize 2018 classes – Signing Day Wrap
In the first year of the early signing period format, NSD may not have been quite as electric as it has been in years past,...
Featured Dixie National Rodeo kicks off with competitions and concerts
by Alex Paton
The 53rd Dixie National Rodeo is back at the Mississippi Coliseum. The rodeo, concerts, and much more will kick off on February 8 and last...
Featured Governor: 100 new jobs coming to MS
by Alex Paton
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company is expanding its footprint in Mississippi by locating its largest distribution center in the United States in Marshall County. The...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 2-8-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, not as cool today. Expect sunny skies with highs in...
Featured MS Dept. of Child Protection Services launches app to report child abuse/neglect
by Alex Paton
Reporting suspected child abuse/neglect concerns is now faster and easier thanks to a new mobile reporting app offered by the Mississippi Department of Child Protection...
Featured MDOC: Escaped inmate back in custody
by Alex Paton
UPDATE: The Mississippi Department of Corrections announced that they have the escaped state inmate Eugene Robinson in custody. Officials say that Robinson was captured after...
Featured SEC Commissioner opposes firearm bill in Mississippi
A bill passed through the Mississippi House of Representatives today that would give those with an advanced concealed carry license the ability to bring a...
Featured Ingalls shipbuilding awards STEM scholarships to Gulf Coast schools
by Alex Paton
Ingalls Shipbuilding has awarded more than $101,000 in grants to 18 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) projects and initiatives from schools and educational organizations...
Featured Deadline approaches for ESA school choice bill
by Alex Paton
Expanding school choice in Mississippi has been a much talked about topic during the legislative session and with legislation underway to bring choice for more...
Featured Suspected Adams County killer arrested in California
Two suspects on the run in an Adams County murder investigation have been arrested. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that 28-year old Isaac...
Featured Treasurer Fitch helps Mississippians with unclaimed property
by Alex Paton
Treasurer Lynn Fitch has announced two more events where Mississippians can come look for and claim their unclaimed property. “Events like these in Winona, Myrtle,...
Featured 2018 National Signing Day Preview & Coverage
While Ole Miss, Mississippi State, and Southern Miss did a lot of work in December’s early signing period, there are still players left to be...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 2-7-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at the weather across the state today. In north Mississippi, expect rain in the morning. Highs will be in the mid-40s...
Featured Republican National Committee meets in D.C., talks midterm elections
by Alex Paton
The Republican National Committee just met in Washington D.C. and coming off of the President’s state of the Union address, the party was energized. The...
Featured PSC says Mississippi Power customers won’t pay for plant
Mississippi Power’s plant in Kemper County was supposed to produce electricity using lignite coal, but delays in the project and increasing costs led to the...
Featured MDE releases state report card for 2016-17 school year
The Mississippi Department of Education has released the “Mississippi Report Cards” for the 2016-17 school year on their website. The report cards are released each...
Featured Rebels land 4-star WR commit Miles Battle
National Signing Day may not be until Wednesday, but Ole Miss was able to secure an early commitment from 4-star WR Miles Battle. The Texas...
Featured Gulfport suspect dead after shootout with officers
Ernie Lizana Jr. was wanted out of Gulfport on aggravated assault charges following a Saturday shooting, but after a shootout with Harrison County officers on...
Featured Mississippi schools suffering from chronic absenteeism
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released the most recent school- and district-level chronic absence data, which shows that 14.2 percent of Mississippi students were...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 2-6-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of what the weather will look like today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, cloudy today with a chance of light rain...
Featured Top gangs in MS reach all 82 counties, responsible for countless crimes
by Alex Paton
Gang violence is increasing in Mississippi and it’s reaching all 82 counties in the state. A new report on State gang threat assessment which was commissioned by...
Featured Suspect in Kingston Frazier case pleads guilty to accessory charge
A suspect in the Kingston Frazier murder case has pled guilty. Madison County District Attorney Michael Guest has confirmed that D’Allen Washington pled guilty to...
Featured Pamela Tebow speaks at Mississippi Dyslexia Center’s Symposium
Hundreds of parents and teachers from across the state gathered at the New Summit School in Jackson for the 4th annual Mississippi Dyslexia Center’s Symposium...
Featured Kemper County man faces rape & incest charges
A Kemper County man is facing life in prison after being arrested on Friday, Attorney General Jim Hood has announced that 53-year-old Andrew McGraw has...
Featured Eli Manning steals the show starring in “Dirty Dancing” Ad
The NFL season came to an end last night as the Philadelphia Eagles took home their first Lombardi Trophy and staked their claim as the...
Featured Mississippi College to hold cybersecurity summit
by Alex Paton
Hackers continue to steal massive amounts of money and gain access to sensitive information around the globe. Mississippi College officials are inviting national experts to...
Featured 2-year-old child found in house with marijuana, guns
by Alex Paton
Hinds County Special Operations Investigators along with Richland Police seized money, marijuana and a firearm. Sheriff’s officials said they received information regarding illegal drug activity...
Featured MDE announces ESA lottery for special needs kids
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Department of Education announced plans for a lottery on February 8th to award 90 Education Scholarship Accounts (ESA) for the 2017-18 school year...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 2-5-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at the weather across the Magnolia state today. In north Mississippi, expect sunny skies today with highs in the lower 50s....
Featured Tips to keep you and your guests safe tonight after the game
by Alex Paton
Parties can be a great way for football lovers to get together and enjoy friends, food, and drinks during the big game, but it is...
Featured George County man on run after prison escape
by Alex Paton
A state inmate has escaped from a George County correctional facility. 37-year-old Eugene Robinson escaped the George County Regional Correctional Facility in Lucedale at 7...
Featured Eagles vs. Patriots – Who will win the big game?
Super Bowl Sunday has finally arrived, so who will be hoisting the Lombardi Trophy when it’s all said and done? Will Bill Belichick and Tom...
Featured Weekend weather rundown: 2-4-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny. There is a slight chance...
Featured Gang violence increasing in state, reaching all 82 counties
by Alex Paton
Gang Violence in Mississippi is increasing and new legislation could help investigators and prosecutors get gang members off the streets. Tony Lawrence, District Attorney for...
Featured Gulf Coast celebrates Mardi Gras
by Alex Paton
Beads, King Cake, and parades are set to take center stage this weekend across the Mississippi Gulf Coast as they celebrate Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras...
Featured PSC charges 16 telemarketers for violations
Mississippi implemented the “No-Call law” back in 2003 to help crack down on the number of telemarketers targeting Mississippians. Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley has...
Featured Weekend weather rundown: 2-3-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, not as cool today, expect mostly cloudy skies with highs in the...
Featured Hattiesburg Maker Faire, bringing together artists and inventors
by Alex Paton
This weekend, High schoolers will be competing in teams at the Magnificent Things Competition at the Hattiesburg Maker Faire. They will be given a box...
Featured Southwest Mississippi Community College named best online community college in U.S.
by Alex Paton
The best online community college in the nation can be found in Mississippi. BestColleges.com has named Southwest Mississippi Community College the best online community college in...
Featured Octavia Spencer to buy out theater for Mississippians to see Black Panther
by Alex Paton
Octavia Spencer wants to make sure that Mississippians will be able to see Marvel’s latest movie, “Black Panther.” Earlier this week the actress took to...
Featured MHP announces Operation C.A.R.E. for Super Bowl weekend
by Alex Paton
Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner and the Mississippi highway patrol is keeping you safe with Operation C.A.R.E. Operation Crash Awareness and Reduction...
Featured House passes bill to make “terroristic threats” a felony
On the same day that a bomb threat forced Raymond High School in Hinds County to be placed in lockdown, the Mississippi House of Representatives...
Featured Mississippians wear red for Heart Disease awareness
by Alex Paton
Friday, February 2nd is Go Red for Women Day and people across the country are wearing red to raise awareness and money for the American...
Featured MBN arrests suspected heroin dealer
Director John Dowdy announced that the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics has arrested a Jackson man suspected of distributing the heroin that has led to a...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 2-2-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, the temperatures are dropping today as we head into a...
Featured Lee County schools announce snow make up days
by Alex Paton
The Lee County Schools have just announced the dates of the make up days after the recent snow days. Lee County school officials say they...
Featured Lt. Governor has $5.367M on hand for future campaign efforts
by Alex Paton
In a financial report filed this week, Lt. Gov. Reeves reported a total of $5.367 million in the bank after having one of the largest...
Featured Bomb threat forces lockdown at Raymond High School
Hinds County officials are investigating a bomb threat at a local high school. The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that bomb threat forced Raymond...
Featured Habitual offender convicted in Madison County, to serve 25 years
by Alex Paton
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Tarrius Donte Moore was sentenced to serve 25-years in the custody of the Mississippi...
Featured Donate Life Mississippi celebrates organ, eye, and tissue donation at Capitol
by Alex Paton
Adrian Murry of Hattiesburg suffered the loss of her son Kendrick in September of 2015. Her message at the Mississippi State Capitol on Wednesday was...
Featured Illegal immigrant, convicted felon sentenced for re-entering US
An illegal immigrant and convicted felon has been sentenced for re-entering the country. US Attorney Mike Hurst has announced that 39-year-old Cosme Pimental-Armenta, a citizen...
Featured Attorney General, Lawmakers disagree on future of recovered funds
Earlier this week, Attorney General Jim Hood announced that the state has recovered over $33 million from a pharmaceutical company that had been caught defrauding...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 2-1-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at what the weather will be like today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, cloudy today with a slight chance of showers...
Featured Keep America Beautiful honors Mississippi man with Iron Eyes Cody Award
by Alex Paton
Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s iconic community improvement nonprofit organization celebrating its 65th anniversary in 2018, today presented Jackson, Mississippi’s Ron Aldridge with its Iron...
Featured Two men sentenced in Oxford sex trafficking case
As human trafficking prevention month comes to a close, two men have been sentenced on sex trafficking charges. United States Attorney William C. Lamar and...
Featured Mississippi Arts Commission announces Governor’s Awards
by Alex Paton
For three decades, the Mississippi Arts Commission, in partnership with the Governor’s Office, has recognized outstanding contributors to the state’s arts with the annual Governor’s...
Featured Mississippi leaders react: President Trump’s first State of the Union address
by Alex Paton
Thousands of people across the state tuned in to watch the president give his first State of the Union address Tuesday night and now Mississippi’s...
Featured GOP Congressmen involved in train crash
GOP Congressmen were involved in a train crash earlier today just outside of Charlottesville, Virginia. As Republican Congressmen made their way to a retreat in...
Featured Couple arrested in connection with Adams County murder
More arrests have been made in an Adams County Murder investigation. On Tuesday, Anthony Day turned himself in to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office in...
Featured State flag design to remain as bills die in committee
Prior to the start of the 2018 legislative session, many expected lawmakers to place their focus on a potential redesign of the Mississippi state flag. That...
Featured UPDATE: Silver Alert: Donald Rutledge of Jackson
by Alex Paton
UPDATE: The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has canceled the Silver Alert issued for 77-year-old Donald Rutledge. He has been located and is safe....
Featured Urine trouble act looks to stop sale of illegal urine in MS
by Alex Paton
House Bill 1080, is just another bill set to be discussed on the House floor, but it is sure to be an interesting debate. The...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 1-31-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a rundown of what the weather will look like today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, not as cool as the past few days, expect...
Featured Former Governor Barbour arrested for bringing gun through airport security
Fox News is reporting that former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour was arrested at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport for accidentally bringing a loaded handgun...
Featured Conversation continues around vaccination exemption bill
by Alex Paton
Legislation has been introduced this session that will widen the state’s medical exemption so that parents could choose to not vaccinate their children based on...
Featured Woman murdered in Gautier, arrests made
An investigation is ongoing after a woman was murdered at a Gautier apartment complex. Late Monday night, officers were called to the College Villa Apartments...
Featured PSC charges 16 telemarketers for violations
Mississippi implemented the “No-Call law” back in 2003 to help crack down on the number of telemarketers targeting Mississippians. Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley has...
Featured Governor Bryant to attend State of the Union
by Alex Paton
President Donald Trump will give his first state of the Union address at 8 p.m. tonight before a joint session of Congress. Legislators and political...
Featured Gulfport men busted for selling gutted TVs
Two Gulfport men were arrested at a Mardi Gras parade in Louisiana for selling what someone thought were functional TVs. Slidell Police responded to a...
Featured Dog fighting ring exposed in Wayne County
by Alex Paton
A dog fighting ring was found in Wayne County. According to Sheriff Jody Ashley, after receiving an anonymous phone call, officers from the Wayne County...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 1-30-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at what the weather will look like today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, expect sunny skies today with highs...
Featured DA Lawrence: Gangs, the modern day mafia
by Alex Paton
Gang Violence in Mississippi is increasing and new legislation could help investigators and prosecutors get gang members off the streets. Tony Lawrence, District Attorney for...
Featured Pharmaceutical company owes $33 million for defrauding Mississippi
A pharmaceutical company is paying up after defrauding the state of Mississippi. The state has recovered over $33 million from pharmaceutical manufacturer Watson Inc, announced...
Featured Officials search for suspected murderer in Adams County
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with an Adams County Murder, but the suspected killer remains on the loose. On Friday, deputies with the...
Featured Grammy Awards: paying tribute to Mississippi Blues
by Alex Paton
Sunday night thousands of Mississippians across the state tuned in to watch the 60th annual Grammy awards. Mississippi Musician and Artist in Residence at the...
Featured Woman dead after attempting to run over JPD officers
A woman is dead after attempting to run over Jackson Police Officers with a vehicle. The incident occurred on Friday as an officer was conducting...
Featured Over 100 lbs. marijuana seized after traffic stop
by Alex Paton
Mississippi state troopers arrested a California man for carrying over 100 pounds of marijuana last week during a traffic stop on Interstate 22 in Itawamba...
Featured House passes bill for palliative care facility construction
During his State of the State Address, Governor Bryant discussed the importance of bringing a palliative care facility to Mississippi for children who require live-in...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 1-29-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at the weather forecast today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, expect sunny skies today with highs in the lower 50s. Tonight,...
Featured Cochran, Wicker seek transparency for prescription drugs
U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker are encouraging the adoption of a plan that would help improve transparency in the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit...
Featured Picturing Mississippi, Bicentennial film series celebrates history and cinema of MS
by Alex Paton
A new film series, Moving Images in Mississippi, will be shown this Jan. through July during the Mississippi Museum of Art’s bicentennial exhibition, Picturing Mississippi: 1817-2017. On the...
Featured Senator: replace common core, give students a better education
by Alex Paton
A senate bill to replace the common core curriculum in Mississippi. Senator Angela Hill along with Senator Michael Watson have sponsored the bill that would...
Featured “Heroic” Gulfport Officer remains hospitalized after crash
Courtney Brown was in a vehicle with her 1-year old daughter and her boyfriend when they saw a police officer in his vehicle stopped in...
Featured Weekend weather rundown: 1-28-18
by Alex Paton
In north Mississippi, mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing up a bit. There will be areas of fog with visibility near a quarter mile...
Featured Unemployment rate lowest in state history
by Alex Paton
Governor Phil Bryant announced the December 2017 unemployment rate this week and the numbers look good. At 4.6%, it is the lowest unemployment rate Mississippi has...
Featured Weekend weather rundown: 1-27-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at what the weather will be like today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, a chance of showers in the...
Featured Legislators work to get gang bill passed in House, Senate
by Alex Paton
30 year old Sherry Lynn Emile, of Vancleave, pled guilty to one count of Conspiracy to Commit Kidnapping and one count of Kidnapping earlier this week....
Featured Palliative care facility could happen after bill passes House, heads to Senate
by Alex Paton
A bill that would provide a home for children that are medically fragile passed in the House. The children that would live in the home...
Featured Bill could prohibit use of tanning beds until age of 18
Melanoma is one of the most dangerous forms of skin cancer, and bills introduced in both sides of the Mississippi legislature are aiming to reduce...
Featured 11th annual Mississippi Blues Marathon set for Saturday
Last year a sudden cancelation due to bad weather caused the Mississippi Blues Marathon to take a year off, but this year they are back...
Featured Pascagoula PD makes arrest in late-night murder
One man is dead and another is in custody following a Thursday night shooting in Pascagoula. Pascagoula Police responded to a 911 call around 11...
Featured What to do in case of an active shooter at a nightclub
In the past few weeks, there have been multiple shootings at nightclubs or bars in Mississippi, and it’s always important to know what to do...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 1-26-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, mostly sunny with highs in the lower 60s. Tonight, not as cool...
Featured “Heroic” Gulfport Officer remains hospitalized after crash
Courtney Brown was in a vehicle with her 1-year old daughter and her boyfriend when they saw a police officer in his vehicle stopped in...
Featured Bill aims to free up time for lawmakers
You may wonder how lawmakers are able to get to every bill in just a 90-day legislative session in Jackson. One representative is asking the...
Featured Meth dealer sentenced in Bay St. Louis
A Bay St. Louis meth dealer has been sentenced and will spend over five years in prison. 40-year-old Tony Coles was sentenced by U.S. District...
Featured AG Hood: Wine shipped illegally into state
by Alex Paton
The Office of the Attorney General and the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Division of the Department of Revenue filed a complaint last month against four...
Featured U.S. Attorney Hurst: Biloxi man sentenced to over 12 years for possession of illegal firearms
by Alex Paton
34-year-old Dandre Dshon Evans, of Biloxi, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden to 151 months in federal prison for illegally possessing firearms as...
Featured Tourism association leaders visit capitol, tout tourism’s economic impact on MS
by Alex Paton
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, country music star Randy Houser and tourism professionals from the Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA) gathered at the state Capitol Wednesday to...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 1-25-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at the weather across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, expect sunny skies with highs in the upper 50s. At night, mostly clear...
Featured UPDATE: Silver Alert: Christopher Jamal Reed of Columbus
by Alex Paton
UPDATE: The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has cancelled the Silver Alert issued Monday for 25-year-old Christopher Jamal Reed of Columbus. He has been located and is...
Featured Senator Tollison: working out kinks in MAEP bill
by Alex Paton
The MAEP bill has moved out of the house and into the Senate, so what’s next? Senator Gray Tollison, head of the Senate Education committee...
Featured JPD investigating possible murder/suicide at motel
The Jackson Police Department is investigating a double shooting that occurred at the Crown Motel Boling Street. Officers responded to the location on Monday after receiving a...
Featured Governor: population in Mississippi decreasing
by Alex Paton
Governor Phil Bryant recently announced that a new report has found the population in Mississippi is decreasing and said that the decline is directly related to...
Featured Update: Hattiesburg man found dead in road
by Alex Paton
Update: The Hattiesburg Police Department has stated that upon further investigation, the incident occurred as a result of a traffic accident involving “a vehicle versus...
Featured FEMA provides grant for community safe room in Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg will soon have a safe place for area residents in times of severe weather thanks to federal grant money. U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and...
Featured Trial date set for suspects in Kingston Frazier murder case
Prosecutors have set a new date for the trial of the suspects in the Kingston Frazier murder case. 6-year-old Kingston Frazier was killed back in...
Featured Vicksburg PD charges man with capital murder
Sergeant Johnnie Edwards with the Vicksburg PD has confirmed the arrest in their first homicide case of 2018. The body of 28-year-old Eddie James Burns...
Featured Governor: MS unemployment rate keeps going down
by Alex Paton
Governor Phil Bryant just announced the December 2017 unemployment rate and the numbers look good. At 4.6%, it is the lowest unemployment rate Mississippi has ever...
Featured U.S. Attorney Hurst: Man pleads guilty to felony charge of re-entering U.S. illegally
by Alex Paton
50-year-old Juan Antonio Martinez-Alonso, a citizen of Mexico, pled guilty Tuesday, January 23, before U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden to the crime of unlawful re-entry...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 1-24-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at the weather forecast today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi expect sunny skies today with highs in the lower to mid-50s....
Featured Students, state leaders come together as “School Choice Week” begins
Earlier today in Jackson, nearly 1,000 students from across the state joined state leaders and lawmakers to kick-off “School Choice Week”. The nationwide event is...
Featured Senate Bill seeks to replace common core
by Alex Paton
A senate bill to replace the common core curriculum in Mississippi. Senator Angela Hill along with Senator Michael Watson have sponsored the bill that would...
Featured Lucedale man arrested for holding girlfriend and her son hostage
A man in the city of Lucedale has been arrested after officials say he held his girlfriend and her son hostage. A woman went into...
Featured MS Museum of Art announces Bicentennial movie series
by Alex Paton
A new film series, Moving Images in Mississippi, will be shown this Jan. through July during the Mississippi Museum of Art’s bicentennial exhibition, Picturing Mississippi: 1817-2017....
Featured Data breach affects Mississippi Schools
A data breach of a test provider has affected Mississippi schools Questar’s preliminary analysis found that an unauthorized user viewed student assessment records between December...
Featured Drug bust in Rankin County brings in $10M in heroin
by Alex Paton
On Monday January 22nd at 9:15 p.m. Rankin County Interstate Interdiction Task Force Deputy Lindley conducted a stop on a white Ford S.U.V. on Interstate...
Featured Senate ends Government shutdown, announces CHIP reauthorization
by Alex Paton
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran voted to end a partial government shutdown and reiterated his call for a broad budget agreement to keep the...
Featured National School Choice Week comes to Mississippi
by Alex Paton
It’s National School Choice Week and nearly 1,000 parents, teachers, and children will be gathered together this week at the state capitol to celebrate all of...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 1-23-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at the weather today across Mississippi. In North Mississippi, cooler today with sunny skies and highs in the lower 50s. At...
Featured Home fire kills couple in Simpson County
A couple in Simpson County died as the result of a house fire early Monday morning. The Simpson County Fire Department said that when the...
Featured MDHS: creating self-sufficient families in MS
by Alex Paton
Helping Mississippi families become self sufficient, that’s the job of the Mississippi Department of Human Services, “We continue to move toward the holistic approach of...
Featured State Senator Sally Doty running for Congress
The list of candidates running for Congressman Gregg Harper’s seat continues to grow. Earlier today, State Senator Sally Doty (R) announced her candidacy for the...
Featured Wild hogs continuing to wreak havoc across MS
by Alex Paton
Wild hogs are a tremendous problem for farmers and landowners throughout the state of Mississippi. Wild hogs have a growth rate that exceeds any other...
Featured Three injured in Biloxi nightclub shooting, arrest made
A Gautier man has been arrested following a shooting at a Biloxi nightclub on Friday night. 21-year-old Wanya Rayon Shaquille Scott was arrested after officers...
Featured 2-year-old girl dies from flu in Mississippi
As flu season in Mississippi continues, the virus has claimed the life of a child in Forrest County. A 2-year old girl in Forrest County has...
Featured Government Shutdown: what your elected officials are saying
by Alex Paton
Mississippi’s leaders and elected officials are speaking out of the Government shutdown that happened over the weekend in Washington D.C. After Senate Democrats blocked a...
Featured Biloxi woman ran over, killed in D’Iberville
by Alex Paton
Harrison County authorities are investigating the death of a Biloxi woman. Around 4:21 a.m. on Sunday officers from the D’Iberville Police Department responded to a...
Featured UPDATE: Tornado warning issued for part of central Mississippi
by Alex Paton
UPDATE: 10:14 a.m.: A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Stafford Springs, or 14 miles southwest of Quitman, moving east at...
Featured Lawmakers divided over new public education funding formula
Last week, after hours of debate on the House floor, a bill outlining a new funding formula for Mississippi public education passed with a 66-52...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 1-22-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at what the weather will look like today across the Magnolia state. In North Mississippi, expect cloudy skies in the morning,...
Featured Dates announced for C Spire concert series at Brandon amphitheater
by Alex Paton
Brandon City officials, along with Red Mountain Entertainment, and C Spire have announced the first acts slated to perform at the newly developed Brandon Amphitheater as part...
Featured William Carey to hold prayer service for tornado anniversary
by Alex Paton
William Carey University will conduct a service in Bass Memorial Chapel Sunday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the tornado. The...
Featured Nobel Laureate presents research to UM on early childhood education
by Alex Paton
Nobel Prize-winning economist James J. Heckman will present his research on how investments in quality early childhood education can yield exceptionally high economic returns at a free...
Featured Cybersecurity scholarship offered through MS Homeland Security
by Alex Paton
Governor Phil Bryant announced a new, innovative cybersecurity training partnership between the SANS Institute and the State of Mississippi called GirlsGoCyberStart. This training is a...
Featured Living Music weekend at Ole Miss
by Alex Paton
The Living Music Resource at the University of Mississippi is holding its inaugural Living Music Institute this weekend. This intensive opera aria workshop includes a residency by...
Featured Insurance age cap removed for autism treatment in Mississippi
Since 2014 when insurance companies began covering the Applied Behavior Analysis treatment for children with autism, an age cap of 8-years-old has been in place....
Featured Weekend weather rundown: warmer temps, sunny skies, showers
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at the weather rundown for this weekend across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, Saturday will not be as cool as it has...
Featured UPDATE:Silver Alert: Alice Ruth Lenoir of Columbus
by Alex Paton
UPDATE: The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has cancelled the Silver Alert issued earlier today for Alice Ruth Lenoir. She has been located and is safe. The...
Featured Former MS House Representative passes away at age 87
Clem Nettles, a former member of the Mississippi House of Reps, passed away at the age of 87 earlier this week. Nettles served as the...
Featured State of emergency declared for schools affected by winter weather
School districts across the state shut down for several days this week as Mississippi dealt with severe winter weather. A concern among the districts was...
Featured Secretary of State’s car stolen during early morning hours
by Alex Paton
Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann’s car was stolen during the early morning hours Friday. In a Facebook post, Hosemann asked for the public’s help in...
Featured Winter weather leads to blood shortages in MS
by Alex Paton
After sow and cold weather this week United Blood Services and Mississippi Blood Services are saying that there is a serious nationwide shortage of blood....
Featured Cochran, Wicker commend students chosen for 2018 senate youth program
by Alex Paton
U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker commended Morgan Elise Atkins of Olive Branch and Noah Harris of Hattiesburg on their selection to represent the...
Featured Suspect arrested in Hattiesburg shooting investigation
The Hattiesburg Police have arrested the suspect in a shooting that injured six people back on January 8th. 26-year old Rhakim Jamal James was located...
Featured Governor, State Superintendent tout education improvements in MS
by Alex Paton
As Mississippi is moving toward a new funding formula for public education its strides in education are being recognized. Mississippi was recently named one of...
Featured Does Human Trafficking exist in Mississippi?
January is human trafficking prevention month all across the country, and Sandy Middleton, the Executive Director The Center for Violence Prevention, says that Human Trafficking is...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 1-19-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at the weather across the state today. In north Mississippi, sunny today with highs in the mid-40s. The lowest wind chill...
Featured Stolen purse leads couple to box seats at NFL game
by Alex Paton
The biggest saints game of the year, Christmas Eve in the Superdome and one couple had box seats all because of a stolen purse. The...
Featured DA Michael Guest formally announces run for U.S. Congress
by Alex Paton
Michael Guest, the District Attorney for Madison and Rankin Counties, held an announcement event in Brandon for his campaign for the U.S. Congress in Mississippi’s...
Featured LB announces transfer from Ole Miss to Nebraska
Earlier this week, former 4-star LB Breon Dixon announced his plans to transfer from Ole Miss to Nebraska. It’s all love ❤️ & I️m officially...
Featured Senator Wicker highlights early success of tax reform
On the Senate floor in Washington, Senator Roger Wicker touted the success of the major tax reform which was passed back in December. Tax cuts...
Featured GOP candidate Whit Hughes announces Congressional run
Another campaign for Congressman Gregg Harper’s soon to be vacant seat has been announced. Republican Whit Hughes filed the necessary paperwork and has announced his...
Featured House passes new funding formula for public education
After hours of debate on the House floor, a bill outlining a new funding formula for Mississippi public education passed with a 66-52 final vote....
Featured How to maintain your propane tanks in cold weather
While the snow may have moved out of the state, colder temperatures can cause just as many problems if you’re not properly prepared. In addition...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 1-18-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of what the weather looks like today across the Magnolia state. In North Mississippi, not as cold as it has been...
Featured Senate passes bill, BP oil money to go to coast
by Alex Paton
The state Senate has passed legislation to set aside dollars from the BP settlement for projects along the Gulf Coast. The bill authored by Senator...
Featured Electric companies ask customers to reduce usage
by Alex Paton
Southern Pine Electric and other power companies are experiencing a critical shortage of electricity due to the increased usage of the extremely low temperatures. All...
Featured MAEP overhaul on the way, Dr. Carey Wright responds
Update: By a 67-52 final vote, HB 957 passed through the House after hours of debate on the floor. Original Report: The Mississippi House of...
Featured Inmate charged for attempt at escape, contraband recovered
An inmate in Hinds County was caught trying to bring contraband into the prison. Major Pete Luke with the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office stated that...
Featured State Auditor: keeping the state accountable to you
by Alex Paton
State Auditor Stacey Pickering has released two compliance audit reports detailing fraud, waste, and abuse at the Mississippi Auctioneer Commission and Mississippi State Board of...
Featured Coast could see rolling blackouts due to cold temperatures
Along with the rest of the state, the Mississippi Gulf Coast is continuing to feel the effects of the winter weather from Tuesday. Coast Electric...
Featured UPDATE: Icy road alerts remain acorss the state
Update: Ice is still being reported in many areas across the state and MDOT warns drivers to stay off of the roads until the ice...
Featured List of Mississippi closures: schools, colleges, and agencies
by Alex Paton
The following schools will be closed Wednesday, the 17th of January. Adhiambo School Bay-Waveland School District Brookhaven School District Canton Public School District Canton Academy Christ...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 1-17-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at the weather across Mississippi today. In North Mississippi sunny today with highs in the upper 20s. The lowest wind chill...
Featured MDOT: stay off Mississippi roads
by Alex Paton
As winter weather conditions continue to affect highways across the state, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is advising the public to stay off roads...
Featured Governor delays opening of state buildings for second day
by Alex Paton
Gov. Phil Bryant has ordered agency heads to delay opening state offices on Wednesday, Jan. 17, until 10 a.m. Agency heads will also have discretion...
Featured Autism age cap removed for children’s insurance coverage
Since 2014 when insurance companies began covering the Applied Behavior Analysis treatment for children with autism, an age cap of 8-years-old has been in place....
Featured Big names to play at Brandon ampitheatre
by Alex Paton
Brandon City officials, along with Red Mountain Entertainment, announced the first acts slated to perform at the newly developed Brandon Amphitheater as part of the C Spire...
Featured Gulfport PD investigating multiple shootings
The Gulfport PD is investigating multiple shootings that occurred on Monday. Both men that were injured suffered non-life threatening injuries. A man was shot in...
Featured Snow across Mississippi
by Alex Paton
Mississippi is seeing snow across much of the northern and central portions of the state today. The National Weather Service is announcing snow amounts across...
Featured MDOC prisoner dies four years into life sentence
by Alex Paton
A Hinds County woman convicted of killing another woman by injecting silicone into her body has died less than four years into her life imprisonment...
Featured List of Mississippi school closures
School closures are being reported as a result of the winter weather today in Mississippi. The following list will be updated throughout the morning. The...
Featured Winter weather delays opening of state offices until 10 a.m.
As winter weather continues to hit Mississippi, Governor Bryant has issued a statement declaring that all agency heads will delay opening their offices until 10:00...
Featured MBN Director: MS took in over $1 billion in drugs in 2017
by Alex Paton
Last year, the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics says that over 17,000 drug related arrests were made and that well over a billion dollars worth of...
Featured Update: Alleged Starkville Shooter held without bond
Update: 41-year old William Thomas “Tommy” Chisholm is charged with capital murder after police say he opened fire inside of a Starkville Walmart, killing his “on-again-off-again...
Featured Winter weather expected across Mississippi
Friday saw light snowfall throughout northern Mississippi, tonight more areas across the state will see a bit more winter weather to accompany the dropping temperatures....
Featured Results from the weekend in Mississippi College Basketball
It was a busy weekend in Mississippi college basketball. By the final score of 78-72, the Ole Miss men were able to hand the Flordia...
Featured Civil Rights & History Museums offering free admission on MLK Day
Thousands have visited the Mississippi Civil Rights and History Museums since the pair opened back in December. Today, as the nation celebrates Martin Luther King...
Featured MLK Day events in Mississippi
by Alex Paton
MSU will host former State Rep. Tyrone Ellis during the university’s 24th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Unity Breakfast the program begins at 9...
Featured Gov. Bryant, MS Homeland Security announce cybersecurity scholarship
by Alex Paton
Governor Phil Bryant announced a new, innovative cybersecurity training partnership between the SANS Institute and the State of Mississippi called GirlsGoCyberStart. This training is a...
Featured JPD investigating death of JSU student
The Jackson Police Department is investigating the death of a Jackson State University student. Officers arrived at the scene on Lynch Street at One University...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 1-15-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at what the weather will look like today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, not as cool today as it has been...
Featured Giraffes coming to zoo in Hattiesburg
by Alex Paton
It’s official, giraffes will be making their way to the Hattiesburg Zoo. “I made a comment at a city council meeting that one of the...
Featured Senator Hill: eliminate the MDE
by Alex Paton
A Senate Bill that would do away with the Department of Education, that’s what one Senator has proposed for Mississippi. Senator Angela Hill has submitted...
Featured Harlem Globetrotters coming to Mississippi, partnering with Red Cross
The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Mississippi and it’s for a good cause. The Globetrotters have partnered with the Mississippi Region of the American Red...
Featured What Mississippians want: State of the State poll
by Alex Paton
Voters in Mississippi are concerned about the direction of their state, disapprove of the work being done by the state legislature, and rank infrastructure, healthcare...
Featured Woman dead, boyfriend charged with capital murder after Starkville Walmart shooting
Capital murder charges have been filed against 41-year old William Thomas “Tommy” Chisholm after he allegedly shot and killed his “on-again-off-again” girlfriend inside of a...
Featured New bill asks for wine to be delivered to your front door
by Alex Paton
Wine may be coming straight to the front door. A new bill introduced by Representative Charles Busby in the House is looking to change the...
Featured Cold weather: tips to keep the temp cozy but your bill low
by Alex Paton
The cold weather is back in Mississippi and it will likely be a long time before the warmer temperatures of spring return. That means now...
Featured Governor discusses Mississippi’s future in State of the State Address
A joint session of the Mississippi Legislature was gaveled in on Tuesday, and Governor Phil Bryant delivered his 2018 State of the State Address to...
Featured Bill could give Mississippi two state flags
For the second straight year, Speaker Pro-Tempore of the Mississippi House of Representatives Greg Snowden (R) has introduced a bill that, instead of replacing the...
Featured Mississippi’s Flu season still in full swing
It has been a particularly harsh flu season, and it doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. State Epidemiologist with the Mississippi Department of...
Featured MDEQ building named after Alan Patrick Nunnelee
by Alex Paton
Yesterday the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality building was named the Patrick Alan Nunnelee Building Governor Phil Bryant spoke at the dedication ceremony along with...
Featured Congressman Palazzo: Tax reform changing business in MS
by Alex Paton
The first month of 2018 is almost halfway through and with the passage of the federal tax reform businesses are changing in Mississippi. “Everybody is...
Featured Icy road conditions present in North Mississippi
As temperatures drop once again, icy road conditions are present in areas of north and central Mississippi. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, ice has...
Featured Giraffes to come to Hattiesburg Zoo
by Alex Paton
It’s official, giraffes will be making their way to the Hattiesburg Zoo. “I made a comment at a city council meeting that one of the...
Featured Warren County couple facing sexual abuse charges
A couple in Warren County is behind bars facing charges for the sexual abuse of two children. Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace has confirmed that 47-year-old...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 1-12-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s what you can expect from the weather today across the Magnolia state. There is a winter storm warning for the entire state in effect...
Featured Bipartisan bill brings funding for roads and bridges
Heading into the 2018 legislative session, Mississippi’s infrastructure was set to be a widely discussed topic, and lawmakers have wasted no time working to sure...
Featured Routine MDOT inspection leads to $700,000 drug bust
A routine safety inspection turned into much more for the Mississippi Department of Transportation. Officers stopped a 2000 Freightliner tractor and van trailer eastbound on...
Featured Lt. Governor Tate Reeves appoints new Senate committee leaders
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves has made his appointments for leadership positions on committees in the Mississippi Senate. Some committee assignments were changed due to vacancies...
Featured Energy saving tips to keep your bill low as cold weather rolls back in
by Alex Paton
Very cold weather is moving into much of Mississippi again this weekend, and it will likely be a long time before the warmer temperatures of...
Featured Senator Hill: eliminate the MS department of education
by Alex Paton
A Senate Bill that would do away with the Department of Education, that’s what one Senator has proposed for Mississippi. Senator Angela Hill has submitted...
Featured DA looking at June date for retiral in Chambers murder case
Back in October, a jury couldn’t reach a verdict in the Jessica Chambers murder trial, and a mistrial was declared. Quinton Tellis, the defendant, was...
Featured Jackson Public Schools won’t open this week
The Jackson Public School District has announced that their schools will remain closed for the remainder of the week as they continue to deal with...
Featured State leaders react to Governor’s State of the State Address
by Alex Paton
Leaders across Mississippi are responding to the Governor’s State of the State Address earlier this week. I think the Governor did a great job you...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 1-11-17
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at what the weather will look like today across Mississippi. In North Mississippi, expect showers today. Highs will be in the...
Featured Hattiesburg PD searching for suspect in shooting, two arrested
The Hattiesburg Police are searching for a suspect in connection with a Friday shooting that left six injured. The department has stated that 26-year old...
Featured Rep. Cockerham, Judge Kidd appointed to Drug Court advisory committee
by Alex Paton
Representative Angela Cockerham, and Hinds County Circuit Judge Winston Kidd have been appointed to the State Drug Courts Advisory Committee. Supreme Court Chief Justice Bill...
Featured New bill could get you wine delivered to your front door
by Alex Paton
Wine may be coming straight to the front door. A new bill introduced by Representative Charles Busby in the House is looking to change the...
Featured MORA scholarship program asks students why organ donation is important
by Alex Paton
Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) has announced that the agency’s 2018 scholarship application process is now open. For the fourth straight year, MORA will present...
Featured Tupelo Mayor removes state flag from police department
The city of Tupelo has become the latest center of attention in the ongoing state-wide debate regarding the future of the Mississippi flag. Earlier today,...
Featured MS Democratic Party responds to State of the State Address
Last night Governor Phil Bryant delivered his State of the State Address to the people of Mississippi. Shortly after it concluded, Rep. Jay Hughes followed...
Featured Mississippians speak out, what you want in the state
by Alex Paton
Voters in Mississippi are concerned about the direction of their state, disapprove of the work being done by the state legislature, and rank infrastructure, healthcare...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 1-10-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of what the weather is going to be like today across Mississippi. A dense fog advisory is in effect across North,...
Featured Governor Bryant’s State of the State Address reflects progress
A joint session of the Mississippi Legislature was gaveled in, and Governor Phil Bryant delivered his 2018 State of the State Address to the people...
Featured Mississippi could be looking at two state flags
For the second straight year, Speaker Pro-Tempore of the Mississippi House of Representatives Greg Snowden (R) has introduced a bill that, instead of replacing the...
Featured Suspect dead in Horn Lake after shooting at officers
A man who attempted to rob an undercover police officer is dead after leading officers on a chase and shooting at them. DeSoto County District...
Featured MS GOP chair optimistic ahead of Gov.’s State of State Address
by Alex Paton
Tonight Governor Phil Bryant will give the state of the state address and with the entire state of Mississippi set to watch the speech, along...
Featured Mississippi State ranked #19 in final 2017-18 rankings
After last night’s roller coaster of a National Championship game which saw the Alabama Crimson Tide win their 5th title in the last 9 years...
Featured Apache helicopters to remain in Tupelo
by Alex Paton
U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker, and Representatives Trent Kelly, Gregg Harper, and Stephen Palazzo, in addition to Governor Phil Bryant, announced that the...
Featured Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy indicted on felony charges
A Jackson County Sheriff’s deputy has been placed on administrative leave with pay after being indicted by a Marion County grand jury. According to the...
Featured MS students to compete for $3,600 in MACS scholarship
by Alex Paton
Registration has opened for the fifth annual College Savings Mississippi Art Contest. The contest will run through February 28th, and students across Mississippi can compete...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 1-9-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather across the state today. In North Mississippi, a dense fog advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. this...
Featured Scott Waller named Mississippi Economic Council President
The MEC has their “new” president, and it’s a familiar face. Scott Waller served as the interim president of the Mississippi Economic Council for six...
Featured Jackson Public Schools closed Tuesday due to water issues
Despite slightly warmer temperatures throughout the weekend and on Monday, the Jackson Public Schools are still feeling the effects of the record low temperatures from...
Featured MUW President Jim Borsig announces resignation
Jim Borsig has served as the president of the Mississippi University for Women for seven years; today, he has announced that he will step down...
Featured WR Tre Nixon leaves Ole Miss for UCF
Ever since the NCAA announced that Ole Miss would play the 2018 season under another bowl ban, several players have decided to finish their college...
Featured Wicker: MS business wins $48M contract to develop drones for Air Force
by Alex Paton
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, congratulated Aurora Flight Sciences for winning a $48 million Air...
Featured How a Mississippi legend gave Hoda Kotb her first shot
You know Hoda Kotb as the newest co-anchor of NBC’s Today show, but the now famous TV personality did not have the easiest time getting...
Featured Six injured in Friday Hattiesburg Shooting
Six people were injured in a shooting in Hattiesburg late Friday night. The shooting occurred on Hwy 49 behind La Fiesta Brava, a bar/restaurant, and when...
Featured C Spire to sponsor music concerts in Brandon
by Alex Paton
C Spire has signed a contract with the city of Brandon to be the principal sponsor for all music concerts at the new, 8,300-seat outdoor...
Featured Gov. Bryant to deliver 2018 State of the State Address
by Alex Paton
Gov. Phil Bryant announced that he will deliver the 2018 State of the State Address this Tuesday, Jan. 9th at 4:45 p.m. in the House...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 1-8-17
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at what the weather will look like across Mississippi today. In North Mississippi, expect patchy fog in the morning as well...
Featured Oldest living WWII Veteran in Mississippi dies
by Alex Paton
At 105 years old L.K. “Pap” Pang passed away earlier this week. Pang was recognized as the oldest WWII veteran in the state, and the...
Featured Mississippi Children’s Museum to build in Meridian
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Children’s Museum (MCM) has just announced the site of the planned Mississippi Children’s Museum- Meridian and it will be located at 403 22nd...
Featured Adams county man arrested for child molestation
Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 37-year-old Norville Harold Box III on five counts of Felony Molesting of a child. Box’s arrest...
Featured Hoops: Ole Miss rallies to take down Mississippi State
Mississippi State came into today’s game with a 13-1 record, but Ole Miss was able to win the day. The Rebels rallied to pick up...
Featured UPDATE: Silver Alert: Clifton Griffin of Olive Branch
by Alex Paton
UPDATE: The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has cancelled the Silver Alert issued for Clifton Griffin of Olive Branch. He has been located and is safe....
Featured Weekend weather rundown: sunny skies, chance of rain
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at what the weather is going to look like this weekend across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, Saturday expect sunny skies with...
Featured MS Blood services in need of donors, at “crisis level” inventory
Mississippi Blood Services needs your help as they are reaching “crisis level” inventory across the state. Hospitals across Mississippi are feeling the effects of a...
Featured Lawmaker aims to simplify absentee ballot process for college students
Are you tired of jumping through hoops to receive an absentee ballot, a new bill may fix that. Elections are supposed to be designed to...
Featured DA Michael Guest announces candidacy for Harper’s seat in Congress
On Thursday, Congressman Gregg Harper announced he would not seek re-election after serving Mississippi’s 3rd congressional district for nearly ten years. Rankin and Madison County...
Featured MSU closes two residence halls due to a water main break
by Alex Paton
A water main break outside two residence halls at Mississippi State has caused the university to close those buildings while immediate repairs are underway. Deavenport...
Featured Two men arrested for retrieving package filled with drugs from detention center
Two men have been arrested after attempting to pick up a package filled with drugs, cell phones and other items that, according to Hinds County...
Featured Richard Bennett named new Chairman of House Education Committee
Following John Moore’s abrupt departure as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives and the Chairman of the House Education Committee, Richard Bennett (R)...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 1-5-17
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at what the weather will look like today in Mississippi. In north Mississippi, expect sunny skies today with highs in the lower...
Featured House votes to halt new road construction, continue to fund repairs
Lawmakers are already making decisions on the future of Mississippi’s infrastructure. HB 359, dealing with funding for new roads, was passed and adopted by the...
Featured Recently hired Hancock officer dies after accidentally shooting himself
An officer with Hancock County Sheriff’s Office is dead after he accidentally shot himself on Tuesday. Sheriff Ricky Adam has confirmed that Deputy John Schmidt...
Featured Congressman Gregg Harper won’t seek reelection in 2018
Gregg Harper has served Mississippi’s third district as their Representative in the U.S. House since his election in 2009, but today, he has decided that...
Featured Poll shows four out of five voters support school choice, ESA
by Alex Paton
A new poll shows that Mississippians throughout the state continue to support Education Scholarship Accounts and school choice opportunities and they want to see the...
Featured Tips to keep electric bills low as temps remain near freezing
by Alex Paton
Winter has brought record-breaking cold temperatures that will force home heating systems to work longer and harder and Brock Williamson with Southern Pine Electric says...
Featured Third suspect in alleged staged ATV death arrested
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has arrested 42-year old Denise Ward of Clinton and charged her with conspiracy, hindering prosecution and accessory after the fact...
Featured Freezing temps bring water problems for central, south Mississippi
by Alex Paton
The City of Jackson issued a precautionary boil water advisory that will be in effect until further notice. The advisory is due to the recent...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 1-4-17
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at what the weather looks like today across the Magnolia state. In north Mississippi, sunny skies today with highs in the...
Featured Governor Bryant outlines 2019 fiscal year budget
In November 2017, the official budget recommendation was made for the 2019 fiscal year, and now it faces a review during the legislative session which...
Featured Four candidates to face off for House District 60 special election
by Alex Paton
Four candidates are in the running to take over the seat for House District 60, Rankin County. Jim Giles, Morris Mock Jr., Bob Morrow, and...
Featured MEC Capital Day gives leaders and lawmakers open dialogue
The Mississippi Economic Council will hold their annual MEC Capital Day on Thursday to help kick-off the 2018 legislative session. The event will bring business...
Featured Hoops: MSU men pick up first win over ranked opponent in 18 tries
The Mississippi State men’s basketball team was 12-1 going into conference play, but their first true test came in the form of the 22nd ranked...
Featured Plantersville woman dies from hypothermia, found on porch
The cold weather has caused the death of Plantersville woman, and officials are warning everyone that extended periods of time out in the freezing cold...
Featured 300 Mississippians to receive funds as part of settlement with mortgage company
Attorney General Jim Hood has announced that nearly 300 Mississippians will receive a check stemming from a settlement with New Jersey-based mortgage lender and servicer PHH...
Featured Batesville opens Native American mound site
by Alex Paton
The city of Batesville has opened the Batesville Mound Site as a public park, partially thanks to the efforts of Nikki Mattson, a University of...
Featured Chairmanships open in House, Senate, look to be filled
by Alex Paton
It is day two of the 2018 Mississippi Legislative session, and many legislators are saying that they will be discussing Medicaid, a re-write to the...
Featured MHP’s Holiday Enforcement Period ends with one fatality
Ever since the Christmas weekend, The Mississippi Highway Patrol has been out in full force to ensure the safety of Mississippi motorists for their “Making...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 1-3-18
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of what the weather is looking like today across the Magnolia state. In North Mississippi, expect partly sunny skies in the...
Featured MS Blood Services in need of donations, reaching “crisis level” inventory
Mississippi Blood Services needs your help as they are reaching “crisis level” inventory across the state. Hospitals across Mississippi are feeling the effects of a...
Featured Miss America gets new Chairman after Haskell resigns
by Alex Paton
The Miss America Organization Board of Directors has announced the election of Gretchen Carlson, Miss America 1989, as the organization’s new Chairman after Mississippi native...
Featured Gov. talks legislative session, 2017 year in review
by Alex Paton
The 2018 legislative session kicked off today at noon and many are curious to see what will get done in the next three months time....
Featured Mississippi’s 2018 legislative session has officially begun
Short and sweet. Those are the only words to describe the beginning of the 2018 Mississippi Legislative session as both the House and Senate convened...
Featured Hard Freeze Warning issued across Mississippi
As temperatures continue to fall to the low teens across Mississippi, a Hard Freeze Warning has been issued for numerous areas in the state. The...
Featured Lawrence County murder suspect found dead from apparent suicide
Tony Wilson, the man wanted in a Lawrence County murder and arson, has been found dead from an apparent suicide. The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office...
Featured Deputy saves overdose victim with Narcan
by Alex Paton
The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department received a report on Christmas day of an unconscious man at a home in a subdivision in the northern part...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 1-2-17
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at what the weather looks like across the state today in Mississippi. In north Mississippi, a wind chill advisory is in effect...
Featured NWS issues hard freeze warning
by Alex Paton
The National Weather Service has issued a hard freeze warning for the majority of the state. “Dangerously cold air will persist across the region through...
Featured Bitcoin, a volatile currency
by Alex Paton
Bitcoin it’s an electronic ledger system that has monetary value and it’s not controlled by any government. Bitcoin started in 2008, but no one really...
Featured How to protect pipes from dropping temperatures
Temperatures have dropped once again across the state, and they will continue through the weekend. With temperatures as low as 19 degrees in Mississippi, what...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: New Year’s Day, freezing temperatures
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of what to expect from the weather across Mississippi on the first day of 2018. In North Mississippi, a wind chill...
Featured Three simple tips to keep you healthy in 2018
by Alex Paton
While many are counting down the hours and the minutes into the New Year, some may be trying to figure out their New Year’s resolutions....
Featured How to help your guests avoid DUIs this New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve is fast approaching, and many will be hosting guests for parties on Sunday night. With drunk driving being one of the most...
Featured Fireworks on NYE – safety tips to remember
Fireworks are a staple of New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world, but if you are using them, do so with caution. Jim Pollard with...
Featured Bulldog defense stifles Jackson, Louisville offense in TaxSlayer Bowl win
Mississippi State faced the daunting task of shutting down a Louisville Cardinal offense that averaged 39 points and over 560 yards of offense per game,...
Featured Cold weather preparedness: freezing temps could damage homes
by Alex Paton
As colder temperatures will continue to drop this weekend well below freezing, Greg Flynn with MEMA urges everyone to remember the four P’s that accompany...
Featured Weekend weather rundown: freezing temps, possible ice and snow
by Alex Paton
Here’s what to expect from the weather this New Year’s weekend across the Magnolia state. In North Mississippi, expect mostly cloudy skies on Saturday with...
Featured Fireworks on NYE – safety tips to remember
Fireworks are a staple of New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world, but if you are using them, do so with caution. Jim Pollard with...
Featured Mississippi Highway Patrol’s NYE enforcement period begins tonight
The Mississippi Highway patrol finished their Christmas enforcement period with 0 fatalities for the first time in three years. Another enforcement period will go into...
Featured Tunica Man charged with murder in Christmas Eve shooting case
The Tunica County Sheriff’s Office has charged Antonio Jasper with murder in connection with a double shooting that occurred Christmas Eve. The shooting took place...
Featured MDOC conducts last prison shakedown of 2017
by Alex Paton
The MDOC conducted the final prison shakedown for 2017 Thursday at Parchman’s Unit 29, the prison’s largest unit, marked the completion of the first round...
Featured Three dead in Neshoba after crash with 18-wheeler
Three people in Neshoba County are dead after a crash with an 18-wheeler early Friday morning. Sheriff Tommy Waddell has confirmed that the crash happened...
Featured Gaming down in Mississippi for 2017
by Alex Paton
Alan Godfrey, Executive Director of the Gaming Commission said that Gaming in Mississippi is down for 2017. He said that the Northern and Central parts...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 12-29-17
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at the weather across the state today. In North Mississippi, today expect mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid-40s. Temperatures...
Featured Biloxi’s Maritime Museum rings in New Year with oyster ball drop
Cities across the country are preparing for New Year’s Eve festivities. While the most famous celebration is the ball drop in New York’s Times Square, Mississippi...
Featured Tips for NYE party hosts to help guests avoid DUIs
New Year’s Eve is fast approaching, and many will be hosting guests for parties on Sunday night. With drunk driving being one of the most...
Featured As temperatures drop, how can you fight freezing pipes at home?
Temperatures have dropped once again across the state, and they will continue through the weekend. With temperatures as low as 19 degrees in Mississippi, what...
Featured DPS: state crime lab down to two medical examiners
by Alex Paton
Department of Public Safety Commission Marshall Fisher says that the State crime lab is severely understaffed and while they are looking to have more funding...
Featured Women wanted for bank robberies in three states arrested in Gulfport
An Arizona woman wanted for bank robberies across the country was arrested by officers in Gulfport. The Gulfport Police Department arrested 33-year-old Miranda Marie Maloney...
Featured MHP announces “Making it Home for the Holidays” enforcement period
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Highway Patrol will begin the New Year’s Enforcement Period on Friday, December 29 at 6 p.m. and will conclude Monday, January 1 at...
Featured School choice in Mississippi: giving parents the power
by Alex Paton
With the legislative session set to begin next week, many legislators say that education will be a big ticket item on the docket. Grant Callen...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 12-28-17
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at the weather forecast today across Mississippi. In North Mississippi, sunny today with highs nearing 40. It will be another windy...
Featured MEC looks to legislative session, says workforce development key to MS economy
by Alex Paton
The New year is right around the corner, and so is the legislative session. This year many legislators are saying that education is going to...
Featured AG Hood demands airlines be transparent with baggage fees
by Alex Paton
Attorney General Jim Hood joined along with 16 other attorneys general asked the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to reverse the department’s decision...
Featured Survey finds Mississippi business owners searching for educated workforce
The Secretary of State’s Office recently completed a survey of 1,800 business owners, and it revealed common hurdles to starting a business, investing and expanding...
Featured Southern Miss struggles, falls to FSU in Independence Bowl
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles came into today’s Independence Bowl as a heavy underdog against the Florida State Seminoles, and an upset wasn’t in the...
Featured Update: JPD says bomb threat on McDowell Road is clear
Update: “Jackson Police have since searched the location and no hazardous devices were found.” The origin of the threat call is still under investigation. Original...
Featured Vicksburg crash kills driver, passenger airlifted to hospital
Yesterday morning, a single car crash on U.S. 61 left one man dead and another injured in Vicksburg. Around 11 a.m., a truck which was...
Featured Man charged with father’s murder in Scott County
A Scott County man is being charged with the murder of his father after authorities responded to a call on Riverbend Road early on Christmas...
Featured Winter weather tips: fire safety
by Alex Paton
As winter weather approaches this weekend, make sure that the family is staying safe in the home with proper heater usage and make sure that...
Featured USM trying to pull upset against FSU, pick up ninth win of season
Southern Miss will wrap up their 2017 season today in the Independence Bowl against Florida State, and they have a chance to put an exclamation...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 12-27-17
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of what the weather will look like today throughout Mississippi. In north Mississippi, it’s colder today. Mostly cloudy early in the...
Featured Six hospitals in MS in the red
by Alex Paton
Six Mississippi hospitals are in the red and in danger of closing. Tim Moore, President, and CEO of the Mississippi Hospital Association said that the Public...
Featured Vicksburg man in custody following Christmas Eve shooting
Vicksburg PD has confirmed that a 21-year old man is still in custody following a Christmas Eve shooting at L.D’s Restaurant and Lounge that left...
Featured Ole Miss DL Breeland Speaks forgoes senior season, declares for NFL draft
Breeland Speaks, a leader on the Ole Miss defense line, has announced that he will forgo his senior season to declare for the 2018 NFL...
Featured Study finds that 36 percent of workers get day after Christmas off
It’s the day after Christmas, so are you relaxing at home or are you back at work? A study done by Bloomberg Law says that...
Featured MHP concludes Christmas enforcement period, reports zero fatalities
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Highway Patrol concluded its 2017 Christmas holiday travel period which began Friday, December 22, at 6 p.m. and ended Monday, December 25 at...
Featured New Ambulances make their way to central Mississippi
by Alex Paton
AMR bringing new ambulances to Mississippi streets and roads. AMR Central Mississippi, the ambulance service for Hinds, Simpson, and Smith counties, recently acquired eleven 2017...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 12-26-17
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at the weather rundown across the Magnolia state. In North Mississippi, sunny on Tuesday with highs in the mid-40s. Partly cloudy skies in the...
Featured MHP’s Holiday Enforcement Period to end at midnight
Tonight at midnight, the Mississippi Highway Patrol’s “Making Home for the Holidays” initiative will conclude. As you and many others head home from your family...
Featured Do’s and Don’ts: Thriving the holiday spread
by Alex Paton
Overeating is commonplace during the holidays, but people encounter it throughout the year. On average people gain anywhere from 5 to 10 pounds during the...
Featured Utica man dies after being shot in bar brawl
by Alex Paton
Deputies with the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office were called to “Evelyn’s Place” located on Flint Young Rd. near Utica just after just after midnight Monday...
Featured C Spire gets into giving spirit with “Christmas Wish” program
Earlier this month, C Spire asked people to dream big for their “Christmas Wish” program. After more than 2,200 wish requests were submitted, the three...
Featured Christmas weather rundown: cold temperatures, some sun and clouds
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at the weather forecast across Mississippi this Christmas. In North Mississippi, mostly sunny until late afternoon, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs...
Featured AMR gives holiday travel tips to avoid a trip to the ER
by Alex Paton
With millions of Americans taking road trips 50 miles or longer during Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, AMR paramedics are urging drivers to focus on...
Featured Phone scams become more frequent around the holiday season
The Hinds County Sheriff’s Officials continue to urge residents not to fall victim to a recent phone scam. An unknown person is calling residents posing...
Featured Belhaven alumni perform before First Lady
by Alex Paton
Belhaven dance alumni, Leyna Woods and Angela Belmonte were recently invited to the White House to perform for First Lady Melania Trump and honored guests...
Featured Miss America CEO, Sam Haskell resigns amid investigation into lewd emails
by Alex Paton
Mississippi native and Miss America CEO Sam Haskell has resigned amid an investigation into emails that were sent between top executives in the organization containing...
Featured Treasurer Fitch highlights impact of tax reform for education
President Trump has signed the tax reform bill which represents aa significant overhaul of the American tax system. Upon passage of the comprehensive tax reform...
Featured Poultry leads the Mississippi agricultural economy forward
Mississippi is known for its many agricultural industries, so as 2017 comes to a close, which one is the biggest driver of the state’s agricultural...
Featured Poll: 53% of Mississippians oppose transfer of Medicaid eligibility determination
by Alex Paton
The 2018 legislative session is right around the corner and proposed changes to the state Medicaid program in Mississippi have already emerged as a focal...
Featured Weekend weather rundown: cooler temperatures, cloudy skies, areas of fog
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at what the weather is going to be like across Mississippi this Christmas weekend. In North Mississippi, Saturday will be cooler...
Featured MBI arrests two in connection with staged ATV death in Yazoo
Agents of the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and Yazoo County Sheriff’s investigators have arrested two people in connection with the murder of a Brandon man....
Featured Trump signs tax bill into law before Christmas
The tax bill has offically been signed. While there was going to be a big ceremony in two weeks to celebrate the signing of the...
Featured Cochran: U.S. Senate passes resolution, avoids shutdown
by Alex Paton
The Senate voted 66-32 to approve the continuing resolution (CR) to maintain government operations through Jan. 19, 2018. “It is imperative that the Congress use...
Featured C Spire gets into giving spirit with “Christmas Wish” program
Earlier this month, C Spire asked people to dream big for their “Christmas Wish” program. After more than 2,200 wish requests were submitted, the three...
Featured Grandfather charged with murder in Adams County shooting
Lt. Cal Greene has confirmed that the Adams County Sheriff’s Office has charged Leroy Henderson with one count of murder and three counts of attempted...
Featured Mississippi Weekend: train ride, Christmas run, Beauvoir Christmas
by Alex Paton
In North Mississippi, families will feel the holiday magic in the air the moment they arrive at the Grenada Railroad Saturday. The music begins as...
Featured Miss America CEO, Sam Haskell investigated for lewd emails
by Alex Paton
Sam Haskell, the Mississippi Native and CEO of the Miss America Organization has come under fire for making lewd comments in emails about past Miss...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 12-22-17
by Alex Paton
Here’s what the weather is going to be like today across the Magnolia State. In North Mississippi, today expect showers and a chance of thunderstorms....
Featured Couple convicted of human trafficking in Oxford
U.S. Attorney William C. Lamar has announced that Mario D. Collins of Memphis, Tennessee and Paulette M. Clayton of Atlanta, Georgia have been convicted on...
Featured Longtime DeSoto County Coroner passes away
DeSoto County is mourning the loss of County Coroner Jeffrey Pounders, who passed away last at his home. Pounders was 63 years and had been...
Featured Wild pigs costing Mississippians millions
by Alex Paton
In recent years, wild pigs have been a controversial topic in wildlife and agricultural discussions from top government officials to local farmers talking over the...
Featured Signing Day Wrap: MSU & USM reload, Ole Miss bounces back
National Signing Day may still be in February, but the early signing period saw Ole Miss, Mississippi State, and Southern Miss bring in a lot...
Featured Ole Miss robotics teams wins big at international competition
by Alex Paton
Two University of Mississippi mechanical engineering student teams have brought home top prizes from an international robotics competition in Tampa, Florida. The 2017 American Society...
Featured MHP’s “Making it Home for the Holidays” initiative kicks off Friday
This weekend, thousands of families will be on the roads traveling to their destination for the Christmas holiday. The Mississippi High Patrol will be there...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 12-21-17
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of what the weather forecast looks like across the Magnolia state. There is a dense fog advisory in effect until 9...
Featured Governor appoints interim executive director of MS Division of Medicaid
Last week, Dr. David Dzielak announced his retirement from his role as the director of the Mississippi Division of Medicaid. Today, Governor Phil Bryant has appointed...
Featured Southaven alderman charged with transportation of child porn
U.S. Attorney William C. Lamar has stated that Ronald W. Hale, a Southaven Alderman, has been charged with transportation of child pornography. The 57-year old...
Featured Carter wins Senate seat for District 49
by Alex Paton
Joel Carter will represent parts of Gulfport, Biloxi and Harrison County in the Mississippi State Senate when Carter won nearly 53% of the vote during...
Featured Tax reform passed, headed to White House to become law
by Alex Paton
In a 224-201 vote, Congress sent the $1.5 trillion tax reform bill to President Donald Trump’s desk. U.S. Senator Thad Cochran said his vote for the most...
Featured Hattiesburg caregiver sentenced for sexual abuse of patient
A man will spend two years behind bars for abusing a patient while working as a clinical assistant in Hattiesburg. Attorney General Jim Hood has...
Featured Tornado damage reported in Walthall County
by Alex Paton
A tornado touched down in Walthall County Tuesday morning. The Walthall County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that there has been storm damage from the severe...
Featured The latest: Lawrence County man still on the run
by Alex Paton
As of 7:30 p.m. Tuesday night, officials were expanding the search for Tony Wilson who they believe shot and killed Henry Peavy and set two...
Featured Ole Miss, MSU, and USM look to reload rosters on signing day
The early signing day period has arrived and schools across the state of Mississippi are looking to reload. Can Ole Miss use the momentum following...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 12-20-17
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at what you can expect from the weather across the Magnolia state today. In North Mississippi, early in the morning, there...
Featured Dixie National Rodeo announces ticket sales, show line-up
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Fair Commission announced that tickets to the 53rd annual Dixie National Rodeo will go on sale to the general public on January 3,...
Featured House votes to approve tax reform, senate vote upcoming
Earlier today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the tax reform bill which has been called the biggest tax cut in the country’s history...
Featured Report: Lawrence County officers respond to active shooter
Reports say that one man is dead and his wife was injured as the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office responded to an active shooter call off...
Featured Church safety training continues after November shooting
Following the November church shooting in Texas that ended with more than two dozen people killed, Mississippi pastors and churchgoers are learning how to make...
Featured Special Election happening today in Harrison County
by Alex Paton
Three candidates are in the running to succeed Sean Tindell, who left the Legislature in October when Governor Phil Bryant appointed him to the state...
Featured Former Ole Miss WR announces transfer to Florida
Ole Miss was able to flip one of Dan Mullen’s Gator commits earlier this week in 2018 QB Matt Corral. Last night, Mullen was able...
Featured U.S. Senate and House look to pass tax reform this week
by Alex Paton
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker says that tax reform will likely be passed this week. “I am very pleased that we have done this,” said U.S....
Featured Foggy conditions a possible cause for fatal Utica car crash
A single-car crash in Hinds County has taken the life of a Utica man. The crash occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday and...
Featured Mississippi experiences widespread flu outbreak
by Alex Paton
According to the Centers for Disease Control, CDC, when it comes to the flu, Mississippi is in the red. Dr. Bhagyashri Navalkele, who is an assistant...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 12-19-17
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at the weather rundown for Tuesday across the state of Mississippi. In North Mississippi, expect showers and a chance of thunderstorms...
Featured Tupelo to payout over $850k in unpaid wages to police officers
An error with payroll within the Tupelo Police Department has the city on the hook for over $850,000 which will be paid out to certain...
Featured Former Rep. Bennett Malone passes away
by Alex Paton
Former state Representative Bennett Malone passed away after a lengthy illness. Malone’s wife, Teresa announced his passing on Sunday. Malone was from Carthage and represented...
Featured Fire tips that could save your life
by Alex Paton
In Mississippi, there have been six deaths related to home fires within a two-week period and the Mississippi region of the American Red Cross said...
Featured Suspect on the run from MBN turns himself in, faces meth and fleeing charges
Update: After fleeing the scene when officers attempted to arrest him, 36-year-old Marcus Torell Starks has turned himself in to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. While executing...
Featured Pair sentenced in Mississippi drug trafficking operation
U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst has announced that two men have been sentenced on charges of drug trafficking. 54-year-old Charlie Lee Martin, of Jackson, and 42-year-old...
Featured Business expansion to create 50 new jobs in Holly Springs
Parker Hannifin currently employs over 500 Mississippians, and that number is about to go up. The manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems is expanding...
Featured Mississippi division of Medicaid director resigns
by Alex Paton
Mississippi Division of Medicaid Director David Dzielak has resigned. Dzielak’s resignation comes after Governor Bryant told Medicaid that the Department of Human Services would now...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 12-18-17
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at the weather forecast for the state today. In North Mississippi, not as cool as it has been lately. Expect cloudy skies...
Featured JPD gives tips to avoid theft this holiday season
The holiday season is always filled with travel and fun, but the Jackson Police Department warns that thieves don’t take a break during this time...
Featured Robin Roberts receives honorary degree from USM
by Alex Paton
Award-winning television broadcaster and co-anchor of ABC’s Good Morning America Robin Roberts recently added another credential to her resume. Roberts was awarded an honorary degree during The...
Featured Historic speech made at Bicentennial last week
by Alex Paton
Myrlie Evers spoke from the heart when she talked about the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, last Saturday afternoon. She...
Featured MBN searching for meth trafficking suspect on the run
The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics is searching for a northeast Mississippi man who fled when officers attempted to arrest him Thursday in connection with an...
Featured Congressman Kelly promoted within Mississippi National Guard
The promotion comes not in politics, but in the Mississippi National Guard, in which he has served for 32 years. Kelly is a combat engineer...
Featured Weekend weather rundown: cloudy, rain, warmer temperatures
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of what the weather is going to look like this weekend across the Magnolia state. In North Mississippi Saturday, expect sunny...
Featured Jackson man convicted on three counts of murder
Attorney General Jim Hood has announced that a 25-year-old man from Jackson was convicted Thursday on three counts of murder. Javondus Beasley was convicted for...
Featured Mississippi Doctor to spend six years in prison for bribery
U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst has announced that a Mississippi Doctor has been sentenced for his role in a bribery scheme. 59-year-old Dr. Carl Reddix, of...
Featured Vicksburg house fire kills two children
by Alex Paton
The Vicksburg Fire Department responded to a double house fire last night on Johnson street that ended up taking the lives of two children. “Screams...
Featured 4-star QB Corral flips commitment from Florida to Ole Miss
Early signing day for college football programs is less than a week ago, and Ole Miss’ recruiting class just got a huge boost. Flipping his...
Featured Special election date set for House District 60
Voters in house district 60 will head to the polls on February 20, 2018. Governor Phil Bryant set the February date for the special election...
Featured Ocean Springs man convicted of possessing child porn
U.S Attorney Mike Hurst announced on Thursday that Brett Michael Sekinger, 26, of Ocean Springs, has been sentenced to serve eight years in federal prison...
Featured USAO: Largest false claims act of health care in MS history
by Alex Paton
Region 8 Mental Health Services has agreed to pay the United States government in excess of $6.93 million under the False Claims Act to resolve...
Featured Mississippi Weekend: Christmas lights, living history, polar express
by Alex Paton
In North Mississippi, get the kids in the car and head over to the 19th Annual Southern Lights in Southaven to drive through the 116-acre...
Featured Weekday weather rundown: 12-15-17
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at the weather forecast for today across Mississippi. In North Mississippi, today, mostly sunny with highs in the upper 40s. At...
Senate conferees miss Medicaid expansion meeting called by House officials
by Caleb Salers
Medicaid expansion talks stalled at the state capitol on Thursday with Senate conferees not showing up to a meeting scheduled by conferees with the House...
U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson opens up on recent issues facing the nation
by Caleb Salers
U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, visited the Magnolia State on Thursday to give a speech at Jackson Preparatory School at an event...
Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State’s Dreams of Hosting Depend on This Weekend
by Brian Hadad
Mississippi State baseball sits in a position where hosting isn’t an impossibility, but the Bulldogs have to start piling up some wins. Can that begin...
T&L Extra: Alden Thornhill Previews the 2nd Annual Starkville Derby
by Brian Hadad
A year ago, a man and a wiener dog had a dream, the world’s first and biggest Dachshund race in the city of Starkville. That...
Tomekia Reed leaves Jackson State to become head coach at Charlotte
by Caleb Salers
Jackson State women’s basketball coach Tomekia Reed is departing Mississippi’s capital city for a new job on the east coach. Reed, a three-time HBCU National...
Cause of deadly propane explosion in Copiah County undetermined; attorney continuing to investigate
by Caleb Salers
The State Fire Marshal’s office has ruled the cause of a deadly propane explosion in Copiah County earlier this year as undetermined. Sheriff Byron Swilley...
Ridgeland man sentenced to 10 years in prison for molesting girlfriend’s daughter
by Caleb Salers
A Ridgeland man will spend a decade behind bars for molesting a child. Madison County District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced that 44-year-old Ronnie Hales pled guilty to one...
Major projection mapping show coming to Mississippi Aquarium this Christmas season
by Caleb Salers
A special Christmas display will be presented by Mississippi Aquarium this year. Now that the pedestrian bridge over Highway 90 in Gulfport has been completed,...
Health symposium in Jackson to feature gospel choir competition
by Caleb Salers
The Mississippi State Department of Health is adding a dose of soul to one of its major events this year. MSDH officials announced that its...