State News
Lawmakers Zero In On College Readiness During Budget Hearing
Mississippi lawmakers started public hearings to evaluate state spending, and they're focusing on why most high school grads aren't prepared for college.
Trump Taps Mississippi's Ag Commissioner Cindy Hyde-Smith
Mississippi's Agriculture Commissioner of a Trump campaign committee.
Alabama Senate Narrowly Approves Bentley's Lottery Bill
Governor Bentley's lottery bill makes it through the Senate by a narrow margin.
Video: "Look Away, Look Away": "Dixie" Disappearing from University of Mississippi Repertoire
"Dixie" out of "Pride of the South's" set list
Senate Begins Debate On Gov. Bentley's Lottery Bill
The lottery bill proposal needs 21 votes to clear the Senate and move on to the House.
Video: Thursday Lottery Vote Stalls In Alabama Senate
Additions To Proposal Ends Debate
Alabama Lottery Headed For Thursday Senate Vote
Senate Seeks Simple Up Or Down Vote
Mississippi Driver's License Glitch Gets Solution
A glitch was uncovered in the state's overhaul of the driver's license system.
UMMC Lands Largest Single Award Ever
Money Earmarked To Fight AObesity
Corinth Firm Breaks Into Crucial Retail Market
Soap Maker Lands Spot On Whole Foods Shelf
Former Alabama Secretary Of State Dies
Jim Bennett Served Four Terms
Lottery Bill Stalls In Alabama Senate
Disagreements in the Alabama senate has stalled lottery bills after hours of debate.
Alabama Committee Approves Lottery Bills
Alabama's Senate Committee has approved some lottery bills while lawmakers try to make a compromise.
NTSB Spokesperson Continues Investigating Deadly Plane Crash
The NTSB is continuing to investigate the circumstances behind Sunday's deadly plane crash.
State Unveils New Driver's License
The new license system is expected to reduce wait times at stations.
MS Governor Criticizes Education Agency On After-School Money
After Department of Education officials mishandled federal grant money and tried to cover it up, Gov. Bryant is calling for immediate action.
Alabama To Start Taxing Amazon Purchases
Online Giant Will Collect 8% Tax
Updated Flood Damage Reports Of South Miss. From MEMA
Governor Bryant has declared a state of emergency for at least four counties affected by flooding over the past week.
Six Dead In Tuscaloosa County Plane Crash
A plane registered to owners in Oxford goes down in Tuscaloosa County, killing six.
MSU Ranks Top In State For Average Starting Salary For Grads
MSU graduates reportedly receive higher starting salaries than grads from other universities in Mississippi.
Mississippi's Gay Marriage Law Remains Blocked During Appeal
HB 1523 will remain blocked while the governor appeals a federal judge's ruling.