With wildfires rampant across Mississippi, state officials have expanded a burn ban to 61 counties as drought conditions continue. Since August 1, the Mississippi Forestry Commission has responded to a total of 1,183 fires burning nearly 18,000 acres throughout the state. … Continued
Violence erupted during a spring break shooting in Biloxi earlier this year with Dontavius Magee being arrested for the shooting that injured five people, including a police officer. After months of debate, city leaders approved three special events ordinances with … Continued
Violence erupted during a spring break shooting in Biloxi earlier this year with Dontavius Magee being arrested for the shooting that injured five people, including a police officer. After months of debate, city leaders approved three special events ordinances with … Continued
One Hattiesburg resident walked away with the grand prize jackpot worth $323,287.75 after matching all five numbers during Thursday’s Mississippi Match 5 drawing. The ticket — which had the winning numbers 5-6-12-24-29 — was purchased from Corner Fuel Center on … Continued
Hockey is back as the Mississippi Sea Wolves kicked off the 2023-24 season with back-to-back wins over the weekend. The Sea Wolves (2-0) downed the Wytheville Blue Ridge Bobcats (0-2) behind big performances from Jackson Bond, Yianni Liarakos, Chuck Costello, … Continued
The Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) has reported a record-breaking amount of loaded firearms found by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). TSA officers stopped two firearms from making their way onboard airplanes at JAN this week, with the most … Continued
As the Jackson Public School District moves forward with a plan to close 16 schools due to declining enrollment, lawmakers in Washington, D.C. are pledging to help in repurposing the buildings. Congressman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., on Tuesday offered federal funds … Continued
Northern Mississippi Partly sunny with a chance of sprinkles in the morning and showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs will be in the lower 80s. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a chance of sprinkles after midnight and lows … Continued
A year ago, Mississippi State fans were wondering what kind of excitement Coach Chris Jans would bring to their basketball program. Today. the expectation level is high for the Bulldogs coming off an NCAA Tournament appearance. Brian Hadad spoke with … Continued
Candidates vying for statewide office gathered at the Mississippi Economic Council’s annual Hobnob event with the two people running for governor stealing the show. In what will be one of the final times Mississippians hear from both gubernatorial candidates before … Continued