State News
Governor Reeves calls for Special Session to finalize $10B project
For the second time this month, Governor Tate Reeves was calling for a Special Session of the Mississippi Legislature. The subject would be to finalize what Reeves was calling the largest economic development project in state history.
National Passenger Safety Week: Being aware of passenger safety
The week-long campaign is designed to bring awareness to those who aren't behind the wheel, but still suffer the consequences of poor driving habits.
Mississippi Court of Appeals says no to murder conviction appeal
An Arkansas man appealed his murder conviction. But the Mississippi Court of Appeals said no. Donta Kirby was convicted of the first-degree murder of Lorenzo Halthon.
$265,197 Mississippi Match 5 Jackpot Hit
A Mississippi Match 5 player hit a $265,197 jackpot by matching all five numbers in the Monday, Jan. 22, drawing.
MEMA reports 12 weather-related deaths in Mississippi
One additional weather-related death has been reported to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. It happened in Marshall County.
Emergency repair impacts Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway traffic
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said the Demopolis Lock closed for emergency repairs earlier this week.
MEMA reports 6th person to die in cold conditions
A sixth person has died from the recent winter weather in Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Transportation continued clearing roads in the northern half of the state Thursday and Friday.
MEMA: Second person has died during winter storm
A second person has died during this winter storm and arctic blast. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said extreme cold led to the death of a person in Sharkey County.
TVA sets all-time high for power demand
The Tennessee Valley Authority set an all-time high this morning for power demand. TVA said extremely cold temperatures across the region continue to drive up demand for electricity.
Mississippi Lottery Corporation Reaches $2 Billion in Gross Sales
Approaching its fifth year of sales in November 2024, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) is pleased to announce it has surpassed the $2 billion mark in gross sales.
TVA asks customers to reduce power use
The Tennessee Valley Authority is asking customers to voluntarily reduce their power use. 4-County CEO Brian Clark said the reduction is needed to ensure services can continue.
Governor calls special session for economic development project
Governor Tate Reeves is calling a special session for an economic development project in north Mississippi. The governor's office said this would be a $1.9 billion project.
Mississippi, Alabama battle icy conditions; One fatality reported
Much of Mississippi and Alabama are seeing icy travel problems. The Mississippi Department of Transportation reported that 75 of the state's 82 counties have reported ice on the roads.
Prepping for the cold: MEMA shares list of items to pack in car kits
The best advice for everyone is to stay home. By now, you have probably prepared for the frigid temperatures. But if you have to travel, it's always good to have a car kit with you.
Mississippi House leadership team reflects new speaker's openness to Medicaid expansion
The new speaker of the Mississippi House on Friday announced his leadership team for this four-year term, making a significant change by choosing a new chairman who supports his wish to consider Medicaid expansion.
New test of water in Mississippi capital negative for E. coli bacteria, city water manager says
The day after Mississippi health officials told residents in the state’s capital that dangerous bacteria could be in their tap water, a new round of test results did not find E. coli in Jackson's supply, the city's water manager said Friday.
MSDH reports 2nd pediatric flu death of 2023-2024 season
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported a second pediatric flu death in the state during the 2023-2024 flu season.
Nettleton man receives sentence for child porn possession
After being charged with failing to register as a sex offender, a Nettleton man received a sentence of more than 13 years for possessing child pornography.
Governor Tate Reeves sworn in for 2nd term in office
Governor Tate Reeves is sworn into office for another four years. The inauguration was on January 9 on the state Capitol steps in Jackson.
Republican Tate Reeves set for second inauguration as Mississippi governor
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves was being inaugurated for his second term on Tuesday. The 49-year-old Republican is the fourth Mississippi governor to win two consecutive terms.
George County sheriff's deputy shot, killed in line of duty
A George County sheriff's deputy was shot and killed in the line of duty Thursday night.
