After 30 drawings with no jackpot winner, the jackpot for the Saturday, Dec. 23, Powerball® drawing has increased to an estimated $620 million, making it the fourth Powerball jackpot to climb above half a billion dollars in 2023.
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) named Dr. Lance Evans, the superintendent of the New Albany School District, the next state superintendent of education.
An outgoing state representative will soon be a fire chief. Our state-wide news partner, WTOK, reported Michael Ted Evans will lead Meridian's fire department.
Lottery retailers will have three new scratch-off games available starting Friday, Dec. 29. What better way to kick off the New Year?
Governor Tate Reeves is making some changes at the top of Mississippi's leading Economic Development organization.
The federal government is giving Mississippi the go-ahead to make good on one of Governor Tate Reeves' campaign promises.
Severe weather can strike in any season in Mississippi, and Lowndes County's Emergency Services Director said to make sure you have more than one way to get alerts.
A prayer service will be held on Sunday, January 7 on the lawn of the Governor's Mansion. The following Tuesday, on January 9, the inauguration ceremony will be held at the state capitol.
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation completed its November transfer of $8,958,297.15 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury.
The Center for Financial Literacy at Chaplain College in Vermont issued a high rating to the state in the 2023 National Report Card.
State Auditor Shad White is crossing the state to talk about his goals for the upcoming legislative session. The Republican is going into his second full term.
Only two counties in Mississippi remain under burn bans after December 6. Due to recent rains, most bans have been lifted or allowed to expire.
Some Starkville students are showing their Mississippi pride by singing the state song, "One Mississippi." The song was designated as the official state song in 2022 through a bill signed by Governor Tate Reeves.
A Monroe County native retired from his spot as the highest-ranked officer for MHP. Randy Ginn was named Colonel of the Mississippi Highway Patrol in June of 2020.
West Point, Caledonia, Amory, Louisville, Winona, and Vardaman will have the sights and sounds of the season on display on December 4.
County road crews are moving closer to becoming designated as first responders. Lowndes County supervisors passed a resolution supporting the idea.
The Mississippi Supreme Court is delaying a ruling on whether to set an execution date for Willie Manning.
Alabamians will have a little more spending money this Christmas shopping season. Starting December 1, tax rebates will start being issued.
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation today announced the official end date and the 2nd Chance promotional drawing date for eight scratch-off games.
A lawmaker who represents portions of Attala County is set to become the next Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives.
This holiday season, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation reminds everyone to play and gift Mississippi Lottery products responsibly through its participation in the 2023 Gift Responsibly Campaign.
In spite of strides made in economic development across the state, Mississippi has the lowest labor force participation in the country.
A Mississippi state representative avoids jail time in connection with making false statements on an income tax return.
Two counties in the WCBI viewing area will have a runoff election on November 28. In Montgomery County, the School Board District 3 seat will be decided. In Pontotoc County, voters will decide on the Third District Election Commissioner.
