Starkville & Tupelo Community Actors Win Top Honors
Starkville's award winning community theater company claimed Best Production for "A Catered Affair," along with Tupelo Community Theater's "Lone Star."
State News
Video: Group Asks Lowndes County Voters To Legalize Marijuana
Marijuana might be on it's way to becoming legalized in Mississippi. Lowndes county residents gathered at a meeting to get signatures on a ballot initiative petition, which would help the legalization of marijuana and cannabis in the state.
Miss. Supreme Court to Review 2 Lowndes County Convictions
The court has agreed to review the convictions of 23-year-old Daryl Shinn and 53-year-old Vance Drummer.
Video: Economist Gives Positive Outlook on State Economy
It's nothing to write home about, but it is improving.
FBI Offers $25,000 Reward in Jessica Chambers' Murder Investigation
On Dec. 6, 2014, 19-year-old Jessica Lane Chambers was attacked and burned by an unknown assailant or assailants.
New York Post Says Some of its Twitter Accounts Hacked
One tweet on UPI's feed said that the Pope said World War III had begun.
4 MDOT Employees Earn Exceptional Service Recognition for Brave, Heroic Act
MDOT employees recognized for assisting hotel clerk who was being assaulted by unknown man.
Video: Day in the Life, Winston Medical Center
A new year, a new CEO, and a new outlook on reconstruction.
Video: Sign Changes Have Some Lowndes County Drivers Seeing Double
Crews are replacing road signs along state maintained roads
Immigrants Can Now Get Mexican Birth Certificates in US
Until now, Mexico has required citizens to get birth certificates at local government offices in Mexico.
81st FS Reactivates, Prepares for Afghan Training Mission
The mission of the newly activated squadron is to graduate on-time, combat-ready attack pilots and maintenance professionals for the Afghan air force.
6 Local Cities are Best Places to Retire in Mississippi
If you're looking to retire here in the Magnolia State, North Mississippi is the place to be.
New Alabama Legislature Finishing Organizational Session
The new Alabama Legislature is back for the second -- and likely final day -- of its organizational session.
Alabama Legislative Session Kicks Off With Few Surprises
Representative Mike Hubbard keeps his seat as Speaker, in spite of indictment on ethics charges.
Video: KiOR Seeks Receiver for Idle Columbus Plant
The battle between Kior and the state is getting nastier as the troubled biofuel maker seeks to have a receiver take control of the idled Columbus plant.
Miss. Tax Collections Running $91 Million Ahead of Expectations
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Herb Frierson says that's a small portion of the $6 billion budget.
IRS Head Says Budget Cuts Could Force 2-Day Agency Shutdown
Koskinen says the agency's $10.9 billion budget is the lowest level of funding since 2008.
PSC Fines Active Periodicals, Inc. $25,000 for No Call Violations
In the Commission Complaint, the company was accused of making unauthorized telephone solicitations.
Khosla Wants Receiver Named for Columbus KiOR
KiOR financier Vinod Khosla is asking a Mississippi state court judge to name a receiver for the company's Columbus plant, at the same time that he's accusing the state of scaring off a potential buyer for the shuttered biofuel refinery.
Suspect in Killing of Auburn Player Due in Court
Prosecutors are set to reveal some of their evidence against a man charged with killing an Auburn University football player in December.
New Alabama Legislature to Convene for Organization
The newly elected Alabama Legislature convenes at noon in Montgomery for its organizational session.
State, Facebook Teaming Up on Amber Alerts
Today, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is announcing a partnership with Facebook to send AMBER Alerts to the social network’s community to help find missing children.
Video: Noxubee County Shooting Suspect Taken to Mental Hospital in Meridian for Evaluation
Suspect in standoff/shootout with Noxubee County deputies taken to mental health facility in Meridian for evaluation
Video: State Lawmakers Propose Alternative to MAEP Funding Measure
Measure offers little in the way of specifics. MAEP supporters see legislation as little more than a smokescreen.
Video: 'Mississippi Alliance for Cannabis' Holds Informational Meeting in Tupelo
Group is seeking support for Ballot Initiative #48 which would legalize Marijuana and Commercial Growing of Hemp