'FWD.US' calls for Mississippi criminal justice reform to grow economy
In spite of strides made in economic development across the state, Mississippi has the lowest labor force participation in the country.
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State rep gets probation in connection to false income tax statements
A Mississippi state representative avoids jail time in connection with making false statements on an income tax return.
Montgomery, Pontotoc counties set to hold runoff elections
Two counties in the WCBI viewing area will have a runoff election on November 28. In Montgomery County, the School Board District 3 seat will be decided. In Pontotoc County, voters will decide on the Third District Election Commissioner.
MHP reports 3 fatal accidents during Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period
Three people were killed on state highways over the Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period, including a person in Choctaw County.
Safe travels: MHP's Thanksgiving travel enforcement period begins
It is the busiest travel day of the year and the Mississippi Highway Patrol wants everyone to have a safe Thanksgiving holiday.
Mississippi man killed by police SUV receives funeral months after first burial in paupers' cemetery
Dexter Wade received a dignified funeral and burial Monday in Mississippi's capital city, months after he was hit and killed by a police SUV and officials first buried his body in a pauper's grave without notifying his family that he was dead.
IHL names new president of Jackson State University
Jackson State University will soon have a new campus leader. The Institutions of Higher Learning named Dr. Marcus Thompson as the next president.
MSDH reports state's 1st confirmed child flu death this season
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting the state's first confirmed child flu death this season. Health officials did not release where the child lived or the child's age.
State prosecutors want execution date set for Willie "Fly" Manning
Attorney General Lynn Fitch asked the state Supreme Court to lift the stay of execution. Attorneys also asked to have an execution date set within 30 days.
Natchez Trace Parkway, Choctaw County implement burning restrictions
Even with the prospect of rain in the forecast, there are new burn restrictions. The National Park Service is banning campfires and charcoal use on the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Ballot shortages in Mississippi created a problem for democracy on the day of a governor's election
People in Mississippi's largest county are demanding answers about why some polling places ran out of ballots and voters had to wait for them to be replenished on the day the state was deciding its most competitive governor's race in a generation.
Alabama Governor signs statewide 'No Burn Order'
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey took executive action to address fire dangers in the state. Ivey signed a statewide Drought Emergency Declaration, also referred to as a "No Burn Order".
Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves wins 2nd term, defeating Democrat Brandon Presley
Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves won a second term Tuesday in the conservative state where his party dominates.
Election Day: Governor Tate Reeves casts his vote at the polls
Governor Tate Reeves has cast his ballot in the 2023 statewide elections. Reeves voted at a precinct in downtown Jackson Tuesday morning.
Election Day: Candidate Brandon Presley casts his vote at the polls
The man who hopes to flip Mississippi's governor's seat from red to blue cast his ballot in his hometown Tuesday morning.
Lottery Makes October Transfer of $11,752,679 to State
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation completed its October transfer of $11,752,679.57 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. This brings the Fiscal Year 2024 total to $46,621,273.02.
Winston County joins list of counties under burn ban in Mississippi
Winston County joined a growing list of those under a burn ban in the state. Here's the latest look at our area.
Overall fall enrollment is up at public universities in Mississippi
This year's numbers show a 1.8% increase from fall 2022. Four of the eight universities in the IHL system saw a decline, including Mississippi University for Women.
Absentee voting in person: Last day to cast ballot is November 4
November 4 is your last day to cast your absentee ballot in person. Circuit clerk's offices across the state will be open from 8 a.m. until noon for absentee voting.
Military construction bill advances, paving way for T-7 training aircraft
A military construction bill passed by the U.S. Senate could mean more than $50 million coming to construction projects at Columbus Air Force Base.
MSDH 'Transportation to Health': Free Ubers to, from county health depts.
Patients being treated at county health departments across the state can now get a free ride to their appointments.
West Point's Stephanie Walker Still in the Race to Win $1 Million
Stephanie Walker has a big weekend ahead of her. The West Point native is flying for the first time, visiting Phoenix, Arizona, attending her first NASCAR® race, and competing with three other players for a $1 million prize.