State News
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.
Lottery Makes November Transfer of $9,529,254.66 to State
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation completed its November transfer of $9,529,254.66 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. This brings the Fiscal Year 2025 total to $46,011,791.38.
‘Moana 2’ cruises to another record weekend and $600 million globally
Sources from Associated say that the Walt Disney Co.'s animated film “Moana 2” remained at the top of the box office in its second weekend in theaters as it brought in another record haul.
List of Golden Globe nominees
According to Associated Press, “The Bear,” “Shogun” and “Emilia Perez” are among the nominees for the 82nd Golden Globes announced Monday morning.
TikTok asks federal appeals court to bar enforcement of potential ban until Supreme Court review
According to Associate Press, TikTok asked a federal appeals court on Monday to bar the Biden administration from enforcing a law that could lead to a ban on the popular platform
Man charged with aggravated assault after a shooting in Oxford
A Calhoun City man has been accused of shooting someone in Oxford.
Hunt for gunman who killed CEO reveals new clues about New York movements
According to Associated Press, surveillance footage provided more clues about the suspect’s travels and the places he visited before the shooting.
Governor calls on Mississippi Legislature to change parole laws
According to WLBT News, the state’s parole laws could get changed if Governor Tate Reeves gets his way.
Oxford man charged with enticement of a juvenile online
An oxford man faces charges after allegedly communicating inappropriately with a juvenile online.
Lottery Announces 10 Scratch Games Ending
More than $1 Million Available in Lottery's 2nd Chance Drawing
Shooter kills UnitedHealthcare’s CEO in ambush in New York, police say
According to Associated Press, UnitedHealthcare’s CEO was shot and killed Wednesday in a “brazen, targeted attack” outside a Manhattan hotel
Families, advocates call on changes to Mississippi Education Scholarship Account program
According to WLBT News, special needs families have the option of an education scholarship in Mississippi.
‘Busiest Thanksgiving ever’: How the TSA plans to handle record air travel
According to Associated Press, just as sure as the turkey will taste dry, airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week
Marty Stuart works to bring country music history back home
Country Music has taken Marty Stuart around the world, but these days he's working to bring the history of the music back home to Philadelphia, Mississippi.
MSU veterinarians save puppy’s legs after Arkansas couple spends wedding funds for surgery
With an injured Goldendoodle shaking in pain in the backseat of their car, a young Arkansas couple drove 330 miles to Mississippi State’s Animal Health Center prepared to drain their wedding fund.
Taking a look at the ideology of the MS Supreme Court ahead of runoff election
Sources from WLBT News state that the outcome of next November 26’s runoff could change the overall balance of power on the court.
Ethics report on Gaetz investigation not to be released
Mississippi's Michael Guest is the Chairman of the House Ethics Committee.
Jackson residents express concern for lack of tree removal on Natchez Trace
Metro residents are speaking out about trees being left near their property after the National Park Services started work to clear trees impacted by the drought last year and the ongoing pine beetle infestations.
Study group meets to discuss issues impacting women, children and families
According to WLBT, a Senate study committee that’s the result of looking for ways to best support women, children, and families in the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned is still at work two years later.