A Columbus native is now leading Jackson State University. Dr. Denise Jones Gregory was appointed to serve as Interim President by the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning.
Our news partner, WVUA in Tuscaloosa, reports that the explosion happened just before noon at the Hunt Oil Refinery in West Tuscaloosa.
The Blue Bell company announced on Wednesday, April 30, that Groom's Cake Ice Cream won The Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament and will return to stores.
A voter registration deadline is almost here for the upcoming General Elections. Mississippians must register in person to vote by May 5.
Sources from Associated Press say that the FBI on Friday, April 18, arrested a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities
According to The Associated Press, President Donald Trump will mark his first 100 days in office next week with a rally in Michigan, his first since returning to the White House earlier this year.
A Columbus High School student is being recognized as a semifinalist in the National Presidential Scholars Program.
The sweet potato is soon to be the official vegetable of the Magnolia state.
May 7 is the deadline for people across the country to have a REAL-ID compliant driver's license or identification card.
Mississippi continues to cash in on the lottery.
According to an update from MEMA, storm damage has been reported in 20 counties.
According to the Associated Press, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday that she has directed prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
Sources from the Associated Press say that President Donald Trump will hold a Wednesday meeting with aides about possible investors who could buy a stake in TikTok
The Mississippi Supreme Court has denied Ivy's motion to dismiss the appeal. Meaning the race will be on April 1's primary election ballot.
Lamar County saw the aftermath of the severe weather that came through early on March 31. Emergency Management Director Michael Wisdom said the county had straight-line wind damage and a lot of rain causing trees to fall down on roads.
Sources from Associated Press say the city of St. Augustine, with its centuries-old buildings and massive stone fort, is an enduring reminder of Spain’s storied history in Florida
There may be some misplaced decimal points; but today, Governor Tate Reeves will place his signature on a bill that will eliminate the state income tax.
Another Mississippian has died from this past weekend's tornado outbreak, bringing the death toll to seven.
Voters in the All America City could notice some big changes with the upcoming municipal elections.
A former Corinth teacher was in Federal Court this morning answering charges of producing child pornography.
The third case of bird flu in the state has been found in Noxubee County.
Sources from Mississippi Lottery say that the popular multi-state draw game Mega Millions will undergo a major makeover with sales beginning on April 5, featuring bigger jackpots, automatic multipliers, and enhanced prizes.
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency releases new damage numbers from the storm system that swept through the state this week.
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Department continues to search for a missing man involved in an alleged domestic violence incident.