State News
McDaniel Backers Rally as Election Challenge Looms
State Sen. Chris McDaniel and his supporters are urging continued defiance as McDaniel prepares to challenge his Republican primary runoff loss to incumbent U.S. Sen Thad Cochran.
Video: New Albany Schools Asking for Increase in Local Funding
Shortfalls in MAEP lead New Albany School District to appeal to Aldermen for maximum funding increase.
Video: Choctaw Nation Announces plans to Renovate Casino Complex
Renovations planned for Silver Star and Golden Moon Casinos. Golden Moon to resume 24/7 Operations
McDaniel: Heading to Court in Contested Election
Chris McDaniel says he believes there were thousands of irregularities.
Secretary of State Race Centers on Conservatism
The candidates in the Republican runoff for secretary of state on July 15 are seeking votes by arguing about their party pedigrees and their conservative credentials.
McDaniel: Heading to Court in Contested Election
The Republican who lost a primary runoff election to Mississippi Sen. Thad Cochran says he plans to challenge the results in court "any day now."
New Alabama Law Permits Clearing Arrest Record
Alabama residents who have been arrested for non-violent felonies but never convicted will soon have a way to wipe out their arrest records.
Video: Judge sets High Bond for Suspect in the Shooting Death of Javon Johnson
Bond set for half a million in Winona murder case. Suspect bound over to Grand Jury.
Video: Tupelo Council Approves Joyner Overlay District
Measure passed with no dissenting votes.
Video: Fireworks Still a Favorite on the 4th, but Caution is Key
From simple to fancy, fireworks are a Fourth Favorite.
Video: Palmetto Man Charged with Possession of Crack with Intent to Distribute
Search of a Palmetto (Miss.) home turns up 20 grams of crack.
Video: Monroe County Airport to get Upgrades to Facilities
Monroe County Airport to get Upgrades to Facilities
Video: SeaPort Airlines Makes Pitch to Tupelo Airport Authority
Portland based air carrier wants to be Tupelo's airline of choice.
Video: Tupelo Children Learn to be Drug-Free
D.A.R.E. Camp teaches life skills to Tupelo children
Video: Elvis' Planes Taking Off From Graceland - Won't be Landing at His Birthplace
The "Lisa Marie" and "Hound Dog II" will have to find new homes early next year.
Governor Bryant Names Rikard to Head Department of Environmental Quality
Rikard, a partner with Butler Snow, LLP, has practiced environmental law since 1996.
Video: Air Choice One Makes its Pitch to Tupelo Airport Board
St. Louis based air carrier wants to be Tupelo's next provider.
Video: Highway 6 Expansion Good for Drivers, but what about Businesses?
The 4 Laning of Highway 6 is a boon for motorists,, but businesses may be a different story.
State Fire Marshal Urges Grilling Safety for July 4 Celebration
More grilling fires occur during the month of July than any other month.
Group Files Suit Over GOP Runoff Results
Asks to be able to review election materials, wants conflict between state and federal law resolved.
New State Seal Unveiled
"In God We Trust" added.
MDOT: Celebrate Responsibly this July 4
MDOT urges caution during Independence Day celebrations.
Man Given More Time for Appeal in Tippah Rape Case
Man also on death row for capital murder in separate case.