U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., has been selected as ranking member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services by his Republican colleagues. As a member of the armed services committee, Wicker has pushed for the U.S. to add to its … Continued
Northern Mississippi– Sunny today with highs in the lower 40s and wind chill readings from 13-18. Tonight will be mostly clear with widespread frost and lows in the lower 20s. Central Mississippi– Sunny today with highs near 50. Tonight will … Continued
A Bolivar County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for robbing a U.S. postal employee. Court documents indicate that in September 2021, 40-year-old Joshua Williams robbed a U.S. postal employee of mail, her cell phone, money, and … Continued
Now that the qualifying period has come to a close, candidates for Mississippi’s 2023 statewide elections have been confirmed. With party primaries set for August 8 and general elections set for November 7, here is a list of who all … Continued
The Tim Tebow Foundation’s Night to Shine event is back in person after a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19. On February 10, the event will be taking place at various locations worldwide, including five in Mississippi. Night to Shine is a … Continued
Former University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones made an appearance at the capitol building in Jackson Thursday, telling reporters that Gov. Tate Reeves previously admitted to him that Medicaid expansion would be beneficial. The surprising reveal from Jones came during … Continued
New Jackson State head football coach T.C. Taylor officially announced his inaugural staff Wednesday night. Taylor, a former player and assistant coach for the Tigers, was named Deion Sanders’ successor on December 13. Below is a list of who will … Continued
The Mississippi Match 5 jackpot has increased again, rising thousands of dollars past the most recent record of $700,000. Now, the current jackpot for Thursday night’s drawing is sitting at an estimated $720,000, making history for being the largest prize … Continued
Chronic absenteeism has hit an all-time high in Mississippi, according to the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE). During the 2021-2022 school year, chronic absenteeism rose to a 28 percent average across the state, showing the highest numbers since the MDE … Continued
Mississippi narcotics agents recently made a massive drug bust in Hinds County – one that included over 11,000 doses of fentanyl. On Tuesday, Jan. 24, the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and the U.S. Marshals Service partnered together to conduct a … Continued