MHP Holiday Travel Period begins July 4, ends July 7
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is ready for the Fourth of July travel period and will have extra troopers out to make sure the roadways are safe.
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Mississippi reaches record-high in total non-farm jobs
Mississippi reaches several milestones in May for employment numbers. Governor Tate Reeves said the state maintained its record-low unemployment rate of 2.8%.
Cool Off with July Lottery Scratch-Off Games
With players clamoring for a $1 lottery ticket, the Mississippi Lottery is answering the call. Packed with prizes of up to $5,000, the appropriately titled “$1 Lottery Ticket” goes on sale Tuesday, July 2.
Dentists share alarming data about child dental care in Mississippi
Some studies like Express Dentist show that Mississippi is at the bottom of the list when it comes to child dental care.
Manhunt for Alabama man ends with arrest in Arkansas
A multi-agency manhunt for an Alabama man ended with Stacy Lee Drake in custody. The arrest came in Conway County, Arkansas just west of Little Rock.
Making Waves: Mississippi Lottery Pontoon Boat Giveaway
Let the Mississippi Lottery’s next drawing for Summer of Fun help with your upcoming Independence Day plans... read more.
Blackout tag funds continue to help families of first responders
It has been two years since the Mississippi Legislature and the governor signed the law creating the blackout tag.
Ex-FBI agent, Alabama state trooper found guilty of child sex crime
A former FBI agent was convicted Friday of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl while serving as an Alabama state trooper.
MDHS hosts resource fair for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Helping prevent seniors from falling victim to scams and other abuse was the focus of a resource fair in Saltillo.
Southern Baptist Convention: Women-led churches escape ban
Baptist churches with women as pastors and in leadership roles, narrowly escaped being banned by the Southern Baptist Convention.
Southern Miss football player shot, killed in Hattiesburg
A Southern Miss football player was shot and killed at a Hattiesburg apartment complex. 21-year-old Marcus Daniels Jr. died at the scene of the Ivy Row complex on Tuesday night.
MHP announces start of application process for Cadet Class 69
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is ready to welcome a new class of troopers. MHP announced the start of the application process for Cadet Class 69.
Legislators move up, extend Mississippi's tax-free weekend
Mississippi's Back to School Sales Tax Holiday will be earlier and longer this year. With more schools following the modified school calendar, the state legislature moved the Tax-Free Weekend up two weeks.
April storms: FEMA assistance approved for Mississippians
Mississippians impacted by April storms can receive federal help. President Biden approved Governor Tate Reeves' request for Individual Assistance from FEMA.
Columbus Light & Water receives national award for community service
Columbus Light & Water received an American Public Power Association Sue Kelly Community Service Award during the American Public Power Association’s National Conference in San Diego, California.
Lottery Sends More than $9.4 Million to State
The Mississippi Lottery’s May transfer of $9,415,899.75 – all going to the state’s Education Enhancement Fund (EEF) – brings the total transfer for Fiscal Year 2024 to the state to $115,999,429.76.
Mississippi Match 5 Strikes Again at $67,975
For the second time in one week, a Mississippi Match 5 player matched all five numbers to win the jackpot worth $67,975 in the Thursday, June 6, drawing.
MDWFP hands out over 400 citations over holiday weekend
If you were out on the lakes and the rivers over the Memorial Day holiday, you probably saw officers with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.
Bill moving in Congress would keep Tenn-Tom Waterway flowing
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker said the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 would give money to meet dredging requirements along the waterway's locks and dams.
Lottery’s 2nd Chance Drawing Puts More Than $875,000 Up for Grabs
With 10 scratch-off games ending soon, the Mississippi Lottery’s 2nd Chance promotional drawing offers players one more crack at winning top prizes totaling $876,000.
Guilty: Trump becomes first former U.S. president convicted of felony crimes
Donald Trump became the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes Thursday as a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through hush money payments to a porn actor who said the two had sex.
Memorial Day Travel Period: 4 fatalities reported on MS highways
Four people died on state highways over the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend. The Mississippi Highway Patrol said the fatal crashes happened in Benton, Tunica, Itawamba, and Harrison Counties.
Lottery's June Scratch-Off Games Unleashed
Get your paws on the newest Mississippi Lottery scratch-off games on Tuesday, June 4, including the $5 Lucky Dog game featuring eight canines from across the state.