State Trooper on leave after sexual battery charge in Hinds Co.
Our state-wide news partner WLBT reports that a state trooper is on administrative leave after being charged with sexual battery.
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Powerball Drawings Generate Two Mississippi Millionaires
Two Mississippi Lottery players are now millionaires after a Powerball ticket purchased in Mendenhall won $2 million two short days after a ticket purchased in Petal won $10 million.
Funeral services announced for helicopter pilot from D.C. crash
Funeral services are announced for the North Mississippi helicopter pilot who died in a Washington D.C. crash.
Weather shelter grant program now closed
A grant program to help Mississippians pay for tornado shelters has closed due to a "flood" of requests.
Philadelphia plans to have a Super Bowl victory parade for the Eagles on Friday
Sources from Associated Press say that the Philadelphia Eagles are planning to celebrate their Super Bowl victory with a parade in the city on Friday, February 14, a team official and the city said Monday, February 17.
A pilot killed in D.C. crash confirmed to be from Noxubee Co.
A pilot in the Blackhawk helicopter that collided with an airliner in Washington D.C. was from Noxubee County.
AL Governor announces state transportation funding to be awarded
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced more than $40 million are to be awarded in state transportation funding to cities and counties across the Yellow Hammer state.
MDWFP invites students to participate in state-wide art contest
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) invites students across the Magnolia State to get outdoors and participate in the 2025 Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Youth Art Contest.
Governor Reeves' Statement on Mississippi’s Nation-leading NAEP Gains, Record Achievement
Governor Reeves today, January 29, Governor Reeves released the following statement today, January 29, on Mississippi’s nation-leading gains and record achievement on the 2024 National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP).the following statement on Mississippi’s nation-leading gains and record achievement on the 2024 National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP).
Trump administration pause on grants and loans put on pause
President Donald Trump's pause on federal grants and loans has been put on pause.
Tonight's Lotto America Jackpot Third Largest in Game's History
The excitement surrounding Lotto America is reaching new heights, with tonight’s Jackpot estimated at $21.73 million with an estimated cash value of $9.52 million.
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.