Alabama rolls out tax rebates in time for holiday shopping season
Alabamians will have a little more spending money this Christmas shopping season. Starting December 1, tax rebates will start being issued.
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Mississippi lottery announces end date for 8 scratch-off games
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation today announced the official end date and the 2nd Chance promotional drawing date for eight scratch-off games.
District 48 representative set to become next Mississippi House Speaker
A lawmaker who represents portions of Attala County is set to become the next Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives.
Mississippi Lottery Joins 2023 Gift Responsibly Campaign
This holiday season, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation reminds everyone to play and gift Mississippi Lottery products responsibly through its participation in the 2023 Gift Responsibly Campaign.
'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.
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.