State News
Mississippi lawmakers prepare for 2024 Legislative Session
The new year means new goals for Mississippi. Lawmakers will be heading to Jackson next week to start the 2024 Legislative Session.
DA Scott Colom nominated to serve as federal judge
President Biden nominated Colom to serve as a federal judge in the U.S. District Court-Northern District of Mississippi in Oxford.
Mississippi invests millions to improve, develop industrial sites
The State of Mississippi is investing nearly $17 million to improve and develop industrial sites around the state.
Christmas travel period ends: MHP investigates one fatal accident
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is only investigating one fatal crash over the Christmas Holiday Travel period.
Investigation underway after CO was killed in Meridian
A guard at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Lauderdale County was shot and killed earlier Tuesday afternoon.
Mississippi's 2023 timber harvest expected to set record
Sources said they are on pace to exceed 36 million tons of timber harvested, which would be the highest level we have experienced this century.
MHP troopers ensure motorists have safe holiday
The "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign is underway. Troopers will be on the lookout for impaired drivers and other traffic violations.
Powerball Jackpot Jumps to Estimated $620 Million
After 30 drawings with no jackpot winner, the jackpot for the Saturday, Dec. 23, Powerball® drawing has increased to an estimated $620 million, making it the fourth Powerball jackpot to climb above half a billion dollars in 2023.
State Board of Education Names Dr. Lance Evans State Superintendent of Education
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) named Dr. Lance Evans, the superintendent of the New Albany School District, the next state superintendent of education.
Outgoing state representative selected as new fire chief in Meridian
An outgoing state representative will soon be a fire chief. Our state-wide news partner, WTOK, reported Michael Ted Evans will lead Meridian's fire department.
New Year, New Scratch-Offs
Lottery retailers will have three new scratch-off games available starting Friday, Dec. 29. What better way to kick off the New Year?
Gov. appoints new exec. dir. at Mississippi Development Authority
Governor Tate Reeves is making some changes at the top of Mississippi's leading Economic Development organization.
Federal approval: $600M set to benefit Mississippi hospitals
The federal government is giving Mississippi the go-ahead to make good on one of Governor Tate Reeves' campaign promises.
Lowndes County EMA advises having several ways to get alerts
Severe weather can strike in any season in Mississippi, and Lowndes County's Emergency Services Director said to make sure you have more than one way to get alerts.
Governor Tate Reeves announces inauguration plans, events
A prayer service will be held on Sunday, January 7 on the lawn of the Governor's Mansion. The following Tuesday, on January 9, the inauguration ceremony will be held at the state capitol.
Lottery Makes November Transfer of $8,958,297 to State
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation completed its November transfer of $8,958,297.15 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury.
Mississippi receives A rating for efforts in teaching financial literacy
The Center for Financial Literacy at Chaplain College in Vermont issued a high rating to the state in the 2023 National Report Card.
State Auditor Shad White travels state to talk about upcoming goals
State Auditor Shad White is crossing the state to talk about his goals for the upcoming legislative session. The Republican is going into his second full term.
Only 2 counties in Mississippi remain under burn bans
Only two counties in Mississippi remain under burn bans after December 6. Due to recent rains, most bans have been lifted or allowed to expire.
'One Mississippi': Starkville students show pride by singing new state song
Some Starkville students are showing their Mississippi pride by singing the state song, "One Mississippi." The song was designated as the official state song in 2022 through a bill signed by Governor Tate Reeves.
Monroe County native retires from his position as Colonel of MHP
A Monroe County native retired from his spot as the highest-ranked officer for MHP. Randy Ginn was named Colonel of the Mississippi Highway Patrol in June of 2020.
Christmas parade season kicks off for several communities
West Point, Caledonia, Amory, Louisville, Winona, and Vardaman will have the sights and sounds of the season on display on December 4.
Proposed legislation aims to identify county road crews as first responders
County road crews are moving closer to becoming designated as first responders. Lowndes County supervisors passed a resolution supporting the idea.
