DHR and Alabama DOE team up to distribute Summer EBT benefits
The State of Alabama is making sure children in low-income households have help with meals this Summer...
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Phase 3 begins for Senator Terry Brown Amphitheater in Columbus
City leaders say this project has been in the works for nearly a decade, and this is phase 3...
Lawsuit attempts to stop UFC fight at White House on Trump's birthday
According to CBS, a federal lawsuit filed Saturday seeks to shut down the Ultimate Fighting Championship fight night on the White House's South Lawn on President Trump's birthday...
Workers say they like remote work. Research shows it hurts their mental health.
CBS News reports that Americans routinely say they relish the ability to work from home or remotely rather than commute to an office. Yet new research suggests that untethering yourself can come at a cost...
Can an AI agent cover for you while you're at the beach?
According to CBS News, summer means fun in the sun for employees on vacation, but it also often means more assignments to juggle for their coworkers back at the office...
Calhoun Co Sheriff announces he will not be seeking re-election to a 5th term
Mississippi's County Elections are more than a year away, but one thing we do know, for the first time in 16 years, Calhoun County will have a new sheriff...
Retired historian speaks about Lafayette's life and service in Starkville
As the United States celebrates its 250th Anniversary, many are taking time to learn more about our nation's past and its founding...
Nearly half of Americans say they're worse off financially than a year ago, NY Fed finds
CBS News reports that the U.S. economy may be holding up better than expected, but Americans are growing more pessimistic about their personal finances...
Pentagon updates religious codes after criticism from Mormons
Sources from CBS say that the Pentagon on Monday updated its religious affiliation codes after members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints criticized the list because it did not describe LDS as a "Christian" faith...
Trump formally nominates Todd Blanche as attorney general
CBS News reports that President Trump nominated Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general on Monday, aiming to formalize the onetime Trump defense lawyer's control over the Justice Department...
Child killed, 5 injured in Madison County crash
According to CBS Affiliate WJTV, a child was killed, and five others were injured during a crash in Madison County, according to authorities...
Group of young women learns construction basics at 3rd annual BuildHer Camp
This week, a group of area young women learns the basics of construction at the third annual BuildHer Camp...
MSU, partners receive East Mississippi Sentinel Landscape Designation
Sources from a press release say that Mississippi State University, along with several state and military partners, are announcing that the East Mississippi Sentinel Landscape (EMSL) has officially been selected for designation by the federal Sentinel Landscapes Partnership...
A Dozen Mississippi Lottery Scratch-Off Games to End
According to an MSU Press Release, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation has announced the official end-date and the 2nd Chance promotional drawing date for a dozen scratch-off games...
University of Southern Miss to add new science research facility
Sources from WXXV say that the University of Southern Mississippi plans to add a new state-of-the-art science research facility on the Hattiesburg campus...
MS State Rep. Of District 70 Bo Brown passes away
According to our CBS Affiliate WJTV, the 76-year-old died this morning from natural causes...
State of Alabama to host "Free Fishing Day" for residents and out-of-state visitors
If you want to test the waters in Alabama, mark this on Saturday, June 13, on your calendar...
Federal assistance deadline to cover damage cost from Winter Storm Fern approaches
The deadline to apply for Federal assistance to cover costs of damages from Winter Storm Fern is fast approaching, but you still have a chance to meet with representatives in person...