The original amount was supposed to be spread out over two years.

According to the State Department of Health, there have been a total of 17 pediatric flu deaths reported in Mississippi, since the department started recording them in the 2008-2009 flu season.

Mississippi lawmakers could allow visitors to buy alcohol directly from distilleries, after agreeing to let visitors buy beer at breweries last year.

So far no Democrats have filed for the race.

The death occurred in South Mississippi, with few details being released due to the victim's young age.

National Park Services advises park visitors to use extreme caution on national park property, since staff will not be available during the shutdown.

A Mississippi Senator from Brookhaven, announces her bid for the 3rd congressional district race.

More than 100 people gathered Thursday in downtown Jackson, to dedicate the Patrick Alan Nunnelee building.

The lawsuit contends Alabama politicians knew that black and Latino voters "disproportionately lack the required photo ID."

The state-supported part of the Health Department budget was $62 million last year and is $57 million this year.

Mayor's order only impacts flags at Tupelo Police Department.

We'll have more coverage of the address at 9 and 10.

All in all, 69 tornadoes appeared across the state, causing 59 injuries and 5 deaths.

Today, Senate Education Committee Chairman Gray Tollison, an Oxford Republican, held a hearing where supporters made their case.

Last year's homeless census showed almost 1,500 people without shelter in the one-night count throughout the state of Mississippi.

Altogether there were 119 investigated crashes, including 18 injuries and 1 fatality.

It's the second year the state has produced a report on achievement divides.