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.
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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.
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.