$209,999 Mississippi Match 5 Jackpot Hit
A Vicksburg player’s Friday night turned into a winning weekend when they won the $209,999 Mississippi Match 5 jackpot from the March 1 drawing.
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Several area parks get financial boost for improvements
The Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund announced over $14.5 million in grants for 33 conservation and outdoor recreation projects across the state.
Mississippi House Bill could open door to Sunday liquor store sales
A bill making its way through the Mississippi legislature could open the door to liquor store sales on Sunday.
Important dates for absentee voting in party primaries
Circuit Clerks' Offices will be open this Saturday, March 2, and next Saturday, March 9 from 8 a.m. until noon for in-person absentee voting.
French Camp teacher competes in 46th season of SURVIVOR
The groundbreaking reality TV series SURVIVOR returned for its 46th season. And among the players, are two people from Mississippi, one of them from French Camp.
DOJ: Three Mississippi prisons violate US Constitution
In a 60-page report, the D.O.J. said the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility, South Mississippi Correctional Institution, and Wilkinson County Correctional Facility violated the 8th and 14th Amendments.
Mississippi Secretary of State encourages people to register to vote
Primary elections are on the horizon and then we kick things into full gear for the November elections. Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson brought his message to the Columbus Rotary Club.
MHP reportedly finds 1,200 lbs. of pot at traffic stop in Pontotoc Co.
Troopers with the Mississippi Highway Patrol took over half a ton of pot off the streets. MHP pulled a van over for careless driving in Pontotoc County.
Bill moving through legislature could close 3 Mississippi universities
Senate Bill 2726 would order the State Institutions of Higher Learning to close the schools by June 2028.
Senate Bill 2715: Proposed bill would move MSMS to Starkville
Senate Bill 2715 was a proposal to move MSMS off of Mississippi University for Women's campus and put it at MSU.
Law enforcement captures escaped Kemper County inmate
The man who escaped from a Kemper County jail is back in custody. Todd Riley was captured in Choctaw County, Alabama on Sunday night.
MUW program aims to increase women in political office
There was a slogan that took hold during the 60s and 70s: "A woman's place is in the House - and the Senate."
Americans reporting nationwide cellular outages from AT&T, Cricket Wireless and other providers
A number of Americans are dealing with cellular outages on AT&T, Cricket Wireless, Verizon, T-Mobile, and other service providers, according to data from Downdetector.
MUW name change stalls again: Current bill unlikely to pass
The second effort to change Mississippi University for Women's name is apparently not going to happen under the current bill.
Court on the Road: State Court of Appeals visits MUW
Students at the Mississippi University for Women were the latest spectators for The Court of Appeals' Court on the Road program.
Joint operation results in human trafficking arrest in Monroe County
A joint operation between county and state investigators resulted in a human trafficking arrest in Monroe County.
Representative Dana McLean weighs in on Wynbridge
The proposed name change for Mississippi University for Women is now in front of state lawmakers. Representative Dana McLean said there's another option that university leaders failed to consider.
House Bill renames university, establishes identity as 'The W'
State legislators introduced House Bill 1155 (HB1155) Wednesday evening, which upon approval, formally solidifies the university’s commitment to remain “The W” with official documents denoting the formal name as “Wynbridge State University of Mississippi.”
MUW's nursing program ranks #1 in Mississippi
One thing that hasn't changed with Mississippi University for Women, is its success within its nursing program.
$116,403 Mississippi Match 5 Jackpot Hit
One Mississippi Lottery player received quite the Valentine’s Day gift when they won the $116,403 Mississippi Match 5 jackpot from the Feb. 14 drawing.
Statewide mock tornado drill planned for Wednesday, February 14
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, local emergency managers, and the National Weather Service will spotlight the dangers of severe weather, and what you can do to be prepared.