State lawmakers have been encouraged to move the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS) from its existing home. After considering proposals from the Mississippi University for Women (MUW), where MSMS currently resides, and Mississippi State University (MSU), the State … Continued
Two people have been arrested after a 3-year-old girl died in Picayune. According to the Picayune Police Department, officers were dispatched Tuesday morning to a home on Crestwood Drive after receiving a call about the deceased child. On Thursday, the … Continued
Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) officials say a wildfire in southeast Mississippi is continuing to burn and already spans more than 2,500 acres. MFC Wildland Firefighters have been working to quell the flames and have the fire around 35% contained, officials … Continued
For the first time in history, a player from Canton High School has been named Mississippi Boys Gatorade Player of the Year. Jamarion Davis-Fleming was announced Thursday as the 2024-25 winner of the prestigious award, which has seen Mississippi greats … Continued
Joe Healy, author for D1 Baseball. Former Southern Miss baseball player Jarrett Hoffpauir. Plus, 2025 Spring Football interview with linebacker Chris Jones.
The National Weather Service has confirmed the strengths of 18 tornadoes that touched down in Mississippi over the weekend. According to NWS, one EF-4, one EF-3, seven EF-2, seven EF-1, and two EF-0 tornadoes were tracked on Friday, March 14, … Continued
A coalition of agencies dedicated to working to prevent wildfires in all 82 Mississippi counties is back in operation after being dormant for years. The Prescribed Fire Council – a group of 11 state, federal, and local agencies – now … Continued
After months of debates, and even infighting among leaders in the Mississippi House of Representatives and Senate, a bill to phase out the income tax heads to the desk of Republican Gov. Tate Reeves. In a 92-27 vote on Thursday, … Continued
While most St. Patrick’s Day celebrations nationally took place last weekend – considering the actual holiday was on Monday – Mississippi’s largest Irish get-together will convene on the streets of Jackson this upcoming weekend. An estimated 70,000 people will gather … Continued
Eight days after a gas line explosion injured three and left approximately 20,000 people without power in Lee County, utility workers are gradually returning gas service to the area. More than 700 Atmos Energy employees and contractors have been called … Continued