Lottery Sends More than $9.4 Million to State
The Mississippi Lottery’s May transfer of $9,415,899.75 – all going to the state’s Education Enhancement Fund (EEF) – brings the total transfer for Fiscal Year 2024 to the state to $115,999,429.76.
State News
Mississippi Match 5 Strikes Again at $67,975
For the second time in one week, a Mississippi Match 5 player matched all five numbers to win the jackpot worth $67,975 in the Thursday, June 6, drawing.
MDWFP hands out over 400 citations over holiday weekend
If you were out on the lakes and the rivers over the Memorial Day holiday, you probably saw officers with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.
Bill moving in Congress would keep Tenn-Tom Waterway flowing
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker said the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 would give money to meet dredging requirements along the waterway's locks and dams.
Lottery’s 2nd Chance Drawing Puts More Than $875,000 Up for Grabs
With 10 scratch-off games ending soon, the Mississippi Lottery’s 2nd Chance promotional drawing offers players one more crack at winning top prizes totaling $876,000.
Guilty: Trump becomes first former U.S. president convicted of felony crimes
Donald Trump became the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes Thursday as a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through hush money payments to a porn actor who said the two had sex.
Memorial Day Travel Period: 4 fatalities reported on MS highways
Four people died on state highways over the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend. The Mississippi Highway Patrol said the fatal crashes happened in Benton, Tunica, Itawamba, and Harrison Counties.
Lottery's June Scratch-Off Games Unleashed
Get your paws on the newest Mississippi Lottery scratch-off games on Tuesday, June 4, including the $5 Lucky Dog game featuring eight canines from across the state.
MHP Holiday Travel Period begins
A lot of you will hit the highway for the Memorial Day weekend and the Mississippi Highway Patrol wants to make sure you get to your destination safely.
Chancery Court Judge Joseph Kilgore leaving public office
A Chancery Court Judge is leaving public office to go back to private practice. Chancellor Joseph Kilgore will leave the bench on July 31.
Mississippi Lottery Offers Advertising RFP Opportunity
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation today issued a request for proposal (RFP) for the Production and Delivery of Certain Creative Advertising and Related Services with a submission deadline of June 27, 2024.
2024 Mississippi legislative session not good for private school voucher supporters
Despite a recent Mississippi Supreme Court ruling allowing $10 million in public money to be spent on private schools, 2024 has not been a good year for those supporting school vouchers.
Remembering a legend: US Senator John C. Stennis
When he retired in 1989, John C. Stennis was the second-longest serving U.S. Senator and had never lost an election.
State agencies to celebrate Mississippi EMS Week in Jackson
This is Emergency Medical Services Week in Mississippi. This is the 50th anniversary of National EMS Week.
HB1640: Changes how law enforcement handles mental illness
Mississippi lawmakers have made changes in the way law enforcement deals with people awaiting mental health care.
More federal dollars head to airports across Mississippi
The Golden Triangle Regional Airport and Tupelo Regional Airport will both receive $1.3 million annually.
Governor signs bill banning 'squatted vehicles' in Mississippi
It's a trucking trend that has revved up some strong emotions. And come July 1, "squatted vehicles" will be illegal on Mississippi roads.
3rd-grade state reading assessment passing numbers hold steady
Numbers from the Mississippi Department of Education showed that 75.7% of third graders passed the first test.
MCSD superintendent explains impact of Inspire Act
Governor Tate Reeves has signed into law to set a new funding formula for public schools which will include providing more money to districts, to help improve overall learning.
Black bears in Mississippi: State program works to get new count
Mississippi is home to all sorts of wildlife. But did you know that also includes bears? An unknown number of black bears call the Magnolia State home.
Pair of MSMS seniors among top students nationwide
Two seniors at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science are among the top students in the country. The U.S. Department of Education announced this year's Presidential Scholars.
West Point police, firefighters help shine light on important cause
The West Point police and fire departments help shine a light on an important cause. Officers and firefighters escorted the Special Olympics Mississippi Torch from the WPPD through town to the Mossy Oak Outdoor Outlet.
Monroe County leaders take to streets for good cause
Members of Monroe County's law enforcement community and Aberdeen city leaders took to the streets for a good cause.
Mississippi Lottery's 2024 Summer of Fun Promo Heats Up
Your chance to win cash and prizes kicks off this month as The Mississippi Lottery’s 2024 edition of the free-to-enter Summer of Fun promotion returns.
Noxubee County brothers killed in Tennessee shooting
Two Noxubee County brothers were killed in a Tennessee shooting. Our sister station, WDEF, reported the shooting happened in Chattanooga on May 1.