State News
Alabama Governor declares state of emergency for 37 counties
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 37 counties ahead of this week’s winter weather.
New January Scratch-Off Games Break the Ice
As temperatures drop, the Mississippi Lottery is turning up the heat with three new scratch-off games, available at retailers statewide today.
Mississippi Lottery to Begin “Step-Down” of Advanced Play Ticket Purchases for Mega Millions
The Mississippi Lottery announced today that it is beginning the “step-down” process for purchasing Advanced Play multi-draw tickets of Mega Millions in preparation for the April 8, 2025, launch of the new and improved game.
MS Governor sets special elections across the state
Governor Tate Reeves sets special elections across the state, including three in our area.
More damage to report from MEMA after tornados in MS
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to receive more damage reports from last weekend's tornadoes.
Qualifying begins for municipal election in MS
Qualifying has officially begun for municipal elections in Mississippi.
Four fatal crashes reported during the Holiday period
Christmas was no holiday for the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
MS Lottery's Mega Million Jackpot set at $1.15 billion
There’s still a chance to end the year as a billionaire.
MS Congressman says he did not vote to release report on Matt Gaetz
Mississippi Congressman and Chairman of the House Ethics Committee Michael Guest said he did not vote to release the committee's report on former Representative Matt Gaetz.
For airports, background music no longer is an afterthought
According to Associated Press, background music is no longer an afterthought at many airports
Capybaras take their turn as the holiday season’s ‘it’ animal
Sources from Associated Press say that the world’s largest rodent is having a big moment.
Lottery Makes November Transfer of $9,529,254.66 to State
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation completed its November transfer of $9,529,254.66 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. This brings the Fiscal Year 2025 total to $46,011,791.38.
‘Moana 2’ cruises to another record weekend and $600 million globally
Sources from Associated say that the Walt Disney Co.'s animated film “Moana 2” remained at the top of the box office in its second weekend in theaters as it brought in another record haul.
List of Golden Globe nominees
According to Associated Press, “The Bear,” “Shogun” and “Emilia Perez” are among the nominees for the 82nd Golden Globes announced Monday morning.
TikTok asks federal appeals court to bar enforcement of potential ban until Supreme Court review
According to Associate Press, TikTok asked a federal appeals court on Monday to bar the Biden administration from enforcing a law that could lead to a ban on the popular platform
Man charged with aggravated assault after a shooting in Oxford
A Calhoun City man has been accused of shooting someone in Oxford.
Hunt for gunman who killed CEO reveals new clues about New York movements
According to Associated Press, surveillance footage provided more clues about the suspect’s travels and the places he visited before the shooting.
Governor calls on Mississippi Legislature to change parole laws
According to WLBT News, the state’s parole laws could get changed if Governor Tate Reeves gets his way.
Oxford man charged with enticement of a juvenile online
An oxford man faces charges after allegedly communicating inappropriately with a juvenile online.
Lottery Announces 10 Scratch Games Ending
More than $1 Million Available in Lottery's 2nd Chance Drawing
Shooter kills UnitedHealthcare’s CEO in ambush in New York, police say
According to Associated Press, UnitedHealthcare’s CEO was shot and killed Wednesday in a “brazen, targeted attack” outside a Manhattan hotel
Families, advocates call on changes to Mississippi Education Scholarship Account program
According to WLBT News, special needs families have the option of an education scholarship in Mississippi.