The Mississippi Lottery Corporation has completed its September transfer of $10,147,455.73 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. This brings the Fiscal Year 2024 total to $34,868,593.45.
Federal judges selected new congressional lines for Alabama to give the state a second district where Black voters comprise a substantial portion of the voter base.
The Powerball® jackpot has soared to an estimated $1.2 billion (estimated $551.7 cash value) for the drawing tonight.
The Mississippi State Department of Health said an updated vaccine is recommended for anyone 12 and older who is healthy, regardless of previous vaccination status.
The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.2 billion after no players hit it big Monday night. The winning numbers announced were: 12, 26, 27, 43, 47 and the Powerball 5.
This is only a test. Your phone, tablet, or even your computer may send out an alarm on Wednesday afternoon. It's all part of a nationwide test of the federal emergency alert system.
The Fifth U.S. Circuit of Appeals said a majority of the appeals court's 16 active judges would take a new look at the decision delivered by a panel on August 4.
State test scores were released and there are some big changes for some districts. There are 17 A-rated school districts in the WCBI viewing area.
An estimated $850 million Powerball jackpot will be up for grabs Wednesday night for players willing to risk a couple of dollars and brave incredibly long odds.
90% of the prescription medications taken by Americans are generics, but 85% of those generics are vulnerable to supply chain disruptions if trade with India, China, or Japan is interrupted.
With extended drought on the horizon, the Mississippi Forestry Commission requested resources from other states to combat wildfires.
The new legislation removed the monthly estimated sales tax requirement for businesses with less than $20,000 in average monthly sales tax liability.
The Mississippi Lottery is rolling out three new scratch-off games on Oct. 3, leading with a fun twist on the traditional crossword-style game.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the drawing of a new Alabama congressional map with greater representation for Black voters to proceed.
The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $835 million after no one beat the immense odds Monday night and won the top prize.
As the Mississippi River continues to see lower water levels, there could be an impact along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.
Mississippi's average gas prices were seeing a slight decrease. Triple-A reported the average price for a gallon of regular was $3.26.
What would you do with a million dollars? How about $785 million? You could be $2 away from a major payday.
Absentee voting is now available for the November general election. The Secretary of State's office said to contact your county circuit clerk to see if you're eligible.
The leader of the Mississippi Hospital Association has been fired, according to Mississippi Today. This decision by the board came just one day after Governor Tate Reeves announced a plan in hopes to save rural hospitals in the state.
Governor Tate Reeves unveiled a plan he believed would give nearly $700 million to hospitals across the state.
A three-judge panel of the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a lower court ruling that found Mississippi relies too much on institutionalizing people with mental health conditions rather than providing care in local communities.
The former leader of the Mississippi Democratic Party wants a court to reinstate him. Tyree Irving was removed as Chairman by the state party's Executive Committee back in July.
Columbus Light and Water is alerting customers about a rate hike. The utility said the Tennessee Valley Authority board voted back in August to raise its wholesale electric base rate by 4.5%.
