Hurricane Season Hurts State's Cotton Crop
The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated that as of September 10th, just under half of all the cotton in the state had open bolls.
State News
Mississippi Unemployment Rate On The Rise
The state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.3% in August.
VIDEO: Investigation Uncovers Alleged Embezzlement
After presenting evidence before a grand jury, both Moody and Blaylock were indicted.
MS National Guard Sends Personnel And Equipment For Hurricane Relief
Approximately 100 Soldiers and Airmen are currently providing support across the country.
Trump To Nominate Marshal For Northern Mississippi
The President is waiting for the U.S. Senate to confirm his appointment.
Choctaw Tribe To Decide On Possible Fourth Casino
If approved, the casino would be built in the Red Water community in Leake County.
First Charter School In Rural Mississippi Approved
Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School will open in fall 2018.
Mississippi Collects More Tax Dollars This Year
There has been about an 8.1% increase in overall tax collections.
MDOT Employee Retention Problems
McGrath says the Department of Transportation has trouble keeping engineers and certified public accountants.
Supreme Court Rules Against Mayor and City Council
State Supreme Court says Columbus leaders violated Open Meetings Law
Four New Cases of West Nile
Brings the state total to 45 cases this year.
MHP Releases Labor Day Weekend Statistics
A significant decrease in traffic crashes was recorded this weekend compared to last year.
Amber Alert Cancelled, Suspect Still At Large
Anyone who has information is urged to contact MBI at 855-642-5378.
Medicaid Recovers $8.6 Million From Health Care Providers
Mississippi's Medicaid budget is about $6 billion.
Alcorn County Man Arrested In AG’s Largest Counterfeit Investigation
Haynie is charged with one felony count of wire and mail fraud, selling counterfeit goods and felon in possession of a firearm.
Mississippi National Guardsmen Head To Texas
30 soldiers and airmen are serving there.
U.S. Supreme Court asks Governor to Defend Keeping State Flag
Governors office has until September 28, 2017.
Five New Human Cases of West Nile Virus
Brings state total to 41.
Debris Removal Grant Approved for April Storms
State and local resources are required to meet the remaining cost-share.
Small Earthquake Occurs Near Alabama - Mississippi State Line
No damage is being reported.
