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.
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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.
Only debate of Mississippi governor's race brings insults and interruptions from Reeves and Presley
Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and Democratic challenger Brandon Presley insulted and spoke over each other several times Wednesday night in their only debate of a rough-and-tumble campaign season, presenting sharply contrasting plans for the state.
MHP's 1034 Project: Supporting troopers' mental health
Work-life balance is important in any job, including law enforcement. But often, officers struggle with leaving the job at work. That can put a strain on family life and relationships.
Mississippi Lottery Brings North Pole Closer with $uper $anta Promo
Instead of presents, the Mississippi Lottery is doling out holiday cash to 24 winners in the $uper $anta promotion, solely for Mississippi Lottery Insiders.
HobNob highlights: Reeves and Presley's duel for Mississippi Governor
Republican Governor Tate Reeves and his democratic challenger Brandon Presley headlined political speeches at the annual HobNob event in Jackson Thursday.
$323,287 Mississippi Match 5 Jackpot Hit
One lucky player matched all five numbers in the Thursday drawing of Mississippi Match 5 to win the jackpot worth $323,287.75.
MS Coroner's Assoc. President challenges allegations of autopsy backlog
The president of the Mississippi Coroner's Association is disputing a report by the Associated Press that said the State Crime Lab still has an unacceptable backlog of autopsies.
TVA's power cost hike: How it affects 4-County Electric members
4-County Electric Power Association members now know how high their bill will climb with a new rate increase.
Saturday absentee voting for general election begins October 28
Saturday absentee voting begins October 28. Circuit Clerk offices across the state will be open from 8 a.m. until noon for in-person absentee voting.
Montgomery, Noxubee counties declare burn bans
More Counties in our viewing area are now under a burn ban. Montgomery County declared a burn ban this week that remains until further notice.
Lowndes County Federation of Democratic Women: Get Out the Vote rally
The Lowndes County Federation of Democratic Women will host the Get Out the Vote Rally. The event is to educate voters on the policies democratic candidates will be running on in upcoming elections.
Law enforcement investigates shooting near Sen. Hyde-Smith's home
Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies are investigating a shooting near Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith's Mississippi home. The shooting happened around 12:30 on Sunday afternoon.
Election Day approaching soon: New poll shows close gubernatorial race
A new poll shows a very tight gubernatorial race, as election day looms just two weeks away. The survey done by Public Policy Polling shows Republican Governor Tate Reeves with a 1% lead over Democratic challenger Brandon Presley.
Office of Sen. Hyde-Smith statement regarding Sunday shooting incident
The Office of U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding an incident that occurred at the Senator’s home in Brookhaven on Sunday, October 22:
Burn Bans in effect: Seven Northeast Mississippi counties under alert
Clay, Monroe, Chickasaw, Calhoun, Lee, Pontotoc, and Union Counties are under the alert. Very little rain over the last month has led to the burn bans.
Coming Soon: Powerball Double Play Feature
The new Powerball® add-on feature, Double Play®, will soon give players another chance to match their Powerball® numbers in a separate drawing with a top cash prize of $10 million.
Zumba in Pink: Raising money to help provide mammograms
Local community members raised money through Zumba to help area women with their medical bills. Zumba in Pink is a movement to help pay for mammograms for women who may not be able to afford them.
Jones Community College student charged in death of JSU student
19-year-old Joshua Brown is being charged with the murder of 21-year-old Jaylen Burns, who was shot and killed Sunday night at University Pointe Apartments.
Mississippi 3rd grade reading test scores drop slightly but remain strong
The pass rate on Mississippi's third-grade reading test dropped slightly last school year but still remains strong.
7 juveniles allegedly set fires to historical landmarks in Sunflower County
Seven Juveniles allegedly set two separate fires of what was set to be a historical landmark in the town of Drew.
Absentee ballot requests rise as November General Election approaches
As the November General Election inches closer, more absentee ballots are being requested. The Mississippi Secretary of State's office said 15,856 absentee ballots have been requested for the election.
