MDOT Joins NHTSA to Prevent Motorcycle Crashes
Mississippi Department of Transportation partners up with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to minimize frequency of motorcycle crashes.
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Video: EPA, Columbus Residents Meet to Discuss Creosote Clean-up
Columbus residents express their concerns over clean up efforts at the old Kerr McGee chemical site.
Video: Tupelo Residents Gather to Discuss Storm Relief Resources
Residents packed the Lane Chapel CME church on North Madison street to hear from various Tupelo officials about the progress on the recovery efforts.
Video: Available Housing is the Next Hurdle for Many Affected by Storms
After last week's tornado, many folks are still housed in temporary shelters.
Video: Mississippi State Recognizes Volunteers
The Maroon Volunteer Center launched several teams equipped with donated supplies into storm stricken areas last week.
Video: Local Governments Face the Cost of Cleanup
LLowndes supervisors today agreed to hire at least one outside company to handle debris removal from the five twisters that hit the county.
Video: Fallen Officer Receives Long Overdue Honor
Arkansas' First African American Police Officer to Die in the Line of Duty Memorialized in Mississippi
NRCS Starts Signup For Agriculture Land and Wetland Conservation Easements
USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service accepting applications for Agricultural Conservation Easement Program.
Moisture Sensors Can Fine-Tune Irrigation
MSU researches stress importance of installing soil moisture sensors.
Video: Former Principal and Coach Exhaust Appeals in Firing Suit
Current Lowndes County Superintendent and former New Hope baseball coach Stacy Hester have run out of appeals.
Video: Officials Urging Volunteers to Register, Before Going into Storm-Stricken Areas
Volunteers who want to help with recovery efforts in Tupelo and the surrounding area are being asked to register with United Way.
Video: North Mississippi in the Running for New National Cemetery
Montgomery County could be the home of the state's newest veterans cemetery.
Video: MUW Senior Art Students Showcase Their Work
Six graduating Mississippi University for Women Seniors had their artwork showcased Friday.
Video: Virginia Ministries Form a 'Dynamic Duo' to Serve Disaster Victims
God's Pit Crew and Mercy Chefs work as ministry partners to help with clean up and debris removal, and to feed displaced residents and volunteers.
Video: Two Tupelo High Students Are Annapolis Bound
First District Congressman, Alan Nunnelee, presented U S Naval Academy Appointments to Chandler Craig and Grant Thornton.
National Travel, Tourism Week Kicks Off Across Mississippi
National Travel and Tourism Week kicks off.
Mississippi Animal Disaster Relief Fund Accepting Donations
The Mississippi Animal Disaster Relief Fund is accepting donations following this week's severe weather.
MDOT Encourages Everyone to “Share The Road”
May has begun, and there are many great items on the transportation calendar.
Attorney General and Board of Contractors Warn Storm Victims of Post-Storm Dangers
Attorney General Jim Hood identifies common "after-disaster" scams.
Video: Saturday is the Deadline to Register for Upcoming Primary Vote
Saturday is the deadline to register to vote in the June primary. Circuit clerk offices statewide will be open until noon to take last minute voter signups.
Video: Lieutenant Governor Speaks out Against Proposed National Guard Cuts
The National Guard plays a big role in helping Mississippians get back on their feet after natural disasters.
Video: Tupelo Neighborhood Hears From Officials About Clean-up
Department heads from the city took time to answer questions from neighborhood residents regarding the clean-up and recovery in the aftermath of Monday's tornado.
Video: Tupelo Religious and Community Leaders Meet for Prayer Breakfast
This National Day of Prayer takes on special significance for those in the Tupelo area in light of the Monday's tornado.
Video: Lowndes County Residents Observe National Day of Prayer
Dozens gathered in front of the Lowndes County Courthouse as community leaders prayed for our government, families, churches, businesses, and children.
Video: Couple Whose Flight from Lowndes County Sparked Amber Alert Still in Jail
The couple fled with 2-year-old Maliah Harris, sparking an Amber Alert across the Southeast. They were caught in a routine traffic stop in Sylvester, Georgia.