The Mississippi Book Festival returns this weekend for the 10th edition of the wildly popular event. In 2023, the festival saw over 14,000 people come to the grounds of the state capitol in Jackson to hear from panelists, talk to … Continued
Another record alligator has been caught in Mississippi. According to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, Jason Ullendorf pulled in the largest female alligator on state record. The massive reptile was over 11 feet, 3/4 inches long, and … Continued
Northern Mississippi It will be sunny today with highs in the lower 90s. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with lows in the upper 60s. Central Mississippi Today will start sunny, then become partly sunny in the afternoon with a slight … Continued
A new leader has been tabbed as the state director of the Nature Conservancy’s Mississippi chapter. Madison native Scott Lemmons will serve as a local leader of the global environmental organization after a decade of service as the director of … Continued
Jeff Lebby didn’t want to have face his first loss this early in his tenure, but that’s unfortunately the case for the Mississippi State head coach. Can he and his staff find the changes needed to prevent more defeats this … Continued
After false reports that a security guard at a Jackson high school was stabbed on Monday, officials have confirmed that at least two intruders were arrested but no one was injured. Students, faculty, and staff at Provine High School were … Continued
A man has been arrested after an hours-long standoff with police on Monday. Authorities report that U.S. Marshals went to The Pearl at Highland Village apartments to serve an arrest warrant for 27-year-old Jerrell Lynch. He was wanted for kidnapping, … Continued
Amid critically low levels of blood supply, the American Red Cross is encouraging Mississippians to take some time to donate during the month of September. Noted nationally as National Preparedness Month, the Red Cross is operating more blood drives than … Continued
Legendary actor and Mississippi native James Earl Jones has passed away at the age of 93, his family confirmed on Monday afternoon. Going on to be known as the voice of Darth Vader in “Star Wars” and roles in an … Continued
Young anglers in Mississippi are invited to cast a rod and reel at the youth fishing rodeo at Neshoba County Lake this weekend. Beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, youths 15 and under will have the chance to try to … Continued