Police bust airplane carrying $295,000 worth of drugs in the Delta
The Winona Police Department helped bust a high-flying drug operation in the Delta. A plane, along with 247 pounds of marijuana and more than $295,000.
State News
AL Governor releases encouraging video to students on first day
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey released a video message encouraging students across the Yellowhammer State to dream big and have a successful academic year.
Auditor Recovers Over $900,000 for Taxpayers in FY25, Responds to Questions Regarding Attorney General
According to the press release, State Auditor Shad White announced in an annual Audit Exceptions Report that his office recovered $905,225.71 in taxpayer funds and returned them to the deserving entities in Fiscal Year 2025.
August Games Feature Cool Cash and Classic Cars
The Mississippi Lottery is revving up the excitement on Tuesday, August 5, with the release of new scratch-off games offering a range of price points, top prizes up to $100,000, and a special nod to one of the state’s most iconic events, Cruisin’ the Coast.
A quick reminder for 2025 Special Primary Election Day
Mississippi's 2025 Special Primary Election Day polls for the Special Primary Election will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Any voter in line at 7:00 p.m. is legally entitled to cast a ballot.
California city that experienced deadly tsunami in 1964 warns people to stay off beaches
According to Associated Press, officials warned people to stay away from beaches and waterways Wednesday in a small California coastal city near the border with Oregon that has been hit by dozens of tsunamis, including one that turned deadly more than 60 years ago.
Father accused of drowning daughter pleads not guilty in New York court
Sources from Associated Press say that a man accused of drowning his 9-year-old daughter while vacationing in New York’s Adirondack region and hiding her body in the water in the woods pleaded not guilty Wednesday.
Massive loggerhead sea turtle full of eggs returns to ocean after treatment in Florida
According to Associated Press, a large sea turtle that was found injured along the Florida coast in May following a boat strike was returned to the ocean on Wednesday.
Nebraska plant explosion killed 2 girls and an employee, and the fire is still burning
According to Associated Press, two girls and an adult missing since a huge explosion tore through a Nebraska biofuels plant are confirmed dead
Former WWE boss Vince McMahon is cited for reckless driving in Connecticut crash
Sources from Associated Press say that Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon is accused of causing a crash on a Connecticut highway that wrecked his Bentley and damaged two other cars.
Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76
According to the Associated Press, Ozzy Osbourne, died on Tuesday, just weeks after his farewell show. He was 76.
MEMA deadline approaching for March storm victims across MS
People that suffered damage from the March 14th and 15th tornadoes have a deadline approaching.
UOM Football player dies after a shooting in Memphis
CBS affiliate, WREG, reports that a football player for the University of Mississippi has died in a shooting over the weekend.
Department of Health releases alert of whooping cough increase in MS
The Mississippi State Department of Health issues a health alert about an increase in pertussis cases, better known as whooping cough.
Disaster Recovery Centers to close across MS except in Grenada
Soon, the only remaining Disaster Recovery Center in the state will be in Grenada.
Two Alabama friends share their journey through a kidney donation
A 10-year friendship in Alabama has grown stronger over a kidney donation.
Alabama residents vote to fill empty State Senate District 5 seat
Voters across Northwest Alabama are heading to the polls in a special election to fill the vacant Senate District 5 seat.
Recovery efforts from previous storm damage continue in MS
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said more than $8 million has been handed out for housing assistance.
Iran launches missile attacks on US bases in Qatar and Iraq
According to the Associated Press, Iran launched missile attacks Monday, June 23, on U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq
Unemployment rate in Alabama holds steady
Alabama's unemployment rate holds steady, but more people are working.
Deputies make an arrest after a reported theft in Pickens Co.
David Perry of Vestavia was charged with two counts of breaking and entering a vehicle, theft of property second and fourth degree, and criminal trespass.
Universities found to be raising tuition across Mississippi
Most public universities in Mississippi are raising tuition.
MS Attorney General's Office hosts yearly Shred Day
Big Ideas Inc. has partnered with the Tennessee Valley Authority, the CREATE Foundation, Toyota Mississippi, and CDF to bring its mobile learning lab to high schools.
More than $4 million given to storm victims in Mississippi
More than $4 million has been given to Mississippi storm victims. This is in response to the federal disaster created by tornadoes sweeping across the state on March 14 and 15.
Around the Area (ICC Dinner and Demo) - 06/05/2025
On this week's episode of Around the Area, join Allie as he attends the Dinner and Demo at Itawamba Community College.