Mississippi receives nearly $10 million in lottery earnings
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation transferred around than $9.6 Million dollars to Mississippi State Coffers in August.
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Remembering Former Mississippi lawmaker Brian Aldridge
A former north Mississippi lawmaker has died. Brian Aldridge passed away earlier this week after an extended illness.
Another person dies from West Nile in Mississippi
A second Mississippian has died from the West Nile Virus this year.
MHP reports 15 fatalities over Labor Day weekend
It was a busy and deadly holiday weekend on Mississippi highways, as 15 people died in crashes. Two deadly crashes happened in Grenada County.
More Than $600,000 Available in Lottery’s 2nd Chance Drawing
With 10 more scratch-off games ending soon, the Mississippi Lottery’s 2nd Chance promotional drawing in January 2025 offers players a chance to win top prizes totaling $649,500.
More Highway Patrol expected this Labor Day Weekend
Traffic will pick up as families begin to travel for Labor Day weekend. Mississippi Highway Patrol said more troopers will be present on the road.
19 years later: How Hurricane Katrina changed EMA
Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the Mississippi Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005. The powerful hurricane changed the landscape of the Coast and the lives of thousands of people.
More law enforcement expected on highways for Labor Day
State troopers are letting drivers know there will be more law enforcement on the roads this holiday weekend.
State lieutenant governor says strong universities are vital
Mississippi's Lieutenant Governor said it is vital to have strong universities throughout the state. In the most recent legislative session, a move to close three universities failed, along with an attempt to bring MSMS to MSU.
Bill barring public university funding of DEI dies in legislature
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, better known as DEI has been a hot political target on the state and national level.
Multiple cities, counties under burn bans in North Mississippi
The city of Starkville and the town of Ackerman are some of the latest to be added to the burn ban list because of weather conditions and the increased risk of grass fires.
Alabama high school football player who died after suffering game injury is remembered
An Alabama high school football player, who died after being critically injured during a game, was remembered at a Monday memorial service as a caring and talented athlete who accomplished much in his 16 years.
As presidential election nears, efforts pick up to recruit poll workers
With the general election three months away, Mississippi is running low on one essential resource: poll workers.
MSMS teacher uses AI to enhance science lessons
Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT are used in schools in various ways. Dr. Jason Palagi implements AI as a biology teacher at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science.
Area Red Cross reflects on year's work, plans for next year
Red Cross staff, volunteers, and donors took an opportunity to look back on the past year's work and make plans for next year.
2024 Nissan Titan Pro-4x Truck Up for Grabs with Mississippi Lottery Promo
The Mississippi Lottery is cranking into high gear for the final Summer of Fun giveaway on Aug. 27.
MS Arts Commission grant paints way for new mural in West Point
Downtown West Point will be a little brighter. A new mural will be painted on the east side of the Black Prairie Blues Museum on Commerce Street.
Woman dies in ATV crash in Franklin County, Alabama
A single-vehicle ATV accident in Franklin County, Alabama has claimed the life of a woman. The accident happened on Tuesday around 5:30 p.m.
$87,587 Match 5 Jackpot Hit in New Albany
Tuesday night’s Mississippi Match 5 drawing yielded a big win for one lucky Mississippi Lottery player who hit the jackpot worth $87,587.05.
Miss Teen Mississippi, Addie Carver, wins Miss Teen USA
Mississippi's Addie Carver is the new Miss Teen USA. The 17-year-old from Brookhaven won the title in Los Angeles Thursday night.
Miss Teen USA airs August 1 on The CW Network
Addie Carver is representing Mississippi in the Miss Teen USA pageant at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. That airs on August 1 on The CW Network at 7 p.m.
Win with Classic Cars, Cold Cash and a Chicken Dinner
Fans of tasty wins, vintage automobiles, and cool cash can visit a Mississippi Lottery retailer starting Tuesday, Aug. 6, to get the freshest serving of shiny new scratch-off games.