Potential dam breach watch issued for Arkabutla Dam
All eyes are on the Arkabutla Dam located in Desoto and Tate Counties in far northwest Mississippi. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a potential dam breach watch for the dam.
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All eyes are on the Arkabutla Dam located in Desoto and Tate Counties in far northwest Mississippi. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a potential dam breach watch for the dam.
A Lee County woman walked away from the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters with the title of being the first millionaire winner of the $20 Jackson Game.
Defrost from the chilly temps with the Mississippi Lottery’s Green for Spring 2024 promotion, featuring sizzling cash prizes over eight drawings ranging from $500 to $15,000.
For the second time this month, Governor Tate Reeves was calling for a Special Session of the Mississippi Legislature. The subject would be to finalize what Reeves was calling the largest economic development project in state history.
The week-long campaign is designed to bring awareness to those who aren't behind the wheel, but still suffer the consequences of poor driving habits.
An Arkansas man appealed his murder conviction. But the Mississippi Court of Appeals said no. Donta Kirby was convicted of the first-degree murder of Lorenzo Halthon.
A Mississippi Match 5 player hit a $265,197 jackpot by matching all five numbers in the Monday, Jan. 22, drawing.
One additional weather-related death has been reported to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. It happened in Marshall County.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said the Demopolis Lock closed for emergency repairs earlier this week.
A sixth person has died from the recent winter weather in Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Transportation continued clearing roads in the northern half of the state Thursday and Friday.
A second person has died during this winter storm and arctic blast. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said extreme cold led to the death of a person in Sharkey County.
The Tennessee Valley Authority set an all-time high this morning for power demand. TVA said extremely cold temperatures across the region continue to drive up demand for electricity.
Approaching its fifth year of sales in November 2024, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) is pleased to announce it has surpassed the $2 billion mark in gross sales.
The Tennessee Valley Authority is asking customers to voluntarily reduce their power use. 4-County CEO Brian Clark said the reduction is needed to ensure services can continue.
Governor Tate Reeves is calling a special session for an economic development project in north Mississippi. The governor's office said this would be a $1.9 billion project.
Much of Mississippi and Alabama are seeing icy travel problems. The Mississippi Department of Transportation reported that 75 of the state's 82 counties have reported ice on the roads.
The best advice for everyone is to stay home. By now, you have probably prepared for the frigid temperatures. But if you have to travel, it's always good to have a car kit with you.
The new speaker of the Mississippi House on Friday announced his leadership team for this four-year term, making a significant change by choosing a new chairman who supports his wish to consider Medicaid expansion.
The day after Mississippi health officials told residents in the state’s capital that dangerous bacteria could be in their tap water, a new round of test results did not find E. coli in Jackson's supply, the city's water manager said Friday.
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported a second pediatric flu death in the state during the 2023-2024 flu season.
After being charged with failing to register as a sex offender, a Nettleton man received a sentence of more than 13 years for possessing child pornography.
Governor Tate Reeves is sworn into office for another four years. The inauguration was on January 9 on the state Capitol steps in Jackson.
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves was being inaugurated for his second term on Tuesday. The 49-year-old Republican is the fourth Mississippi governor to win two consecutive terms.