Mississippi seafood law has taken into effect, MS Commissioner Andy Gipson visits the Coast

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – As of July 1st, Mississippi’s Seafood Labeling Law has taken effect. All seafood sold in Mississippi must be clearly labeled as either imported or domestic. Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson...

Mississippi Medical Professionals Among Hundreds Charged in $14.6 Billion National Health Care Fraud Takedown

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi | DOJU.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi | DOJ The Department of Justice announced in Mississippi, medical professionals were among the 324 individuals charged in the Justice Department’s largest-ever health care fraud...

July 4th economic blackout is today, anti-Trump protests happening in US

Mississippi reflects on Civil Rights leader Medgar Evers on his 100th birthday

Gov. Tate Reeves sets date for four special elections

The Mississippi governor set dates for four special elections: two for the Mississippi Senate, one for the Mississippi House and one for a county tax collector. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced Monday, July 7, that he has...

Amtrak Mardi Gras Service from Mobile to NOLA starts Aug. 18

Tickets are now available for a new twice-daily Amtrak intercity train service starting Aug. 18 between Mobile, Ala., and New Orleans, along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The new state-sponsored Amtrak Mardi Gras Service will offer convenient...

Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for July 1, 2025

The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 1, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from July 1 drawing 01-17-18-29-33 Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and...

Mississippi outperforming Washington public schools in certain academic metrics

Governor Reeves Highlights Mississippi’s Record Revenue

MISSISSIPPI - Conservative policies are paying off as state enters 2026 with strong momentum. Magnolia Tribune reports Governor Tate Reeves says Mississippi is in the best financial shape in its history as the new fiscal year begins. The state...

USPOULTRY completes Mississippi State University research project

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announced the completion of a research project led by Dr. Pratima Adhikari from Mississippi State University, focused on understanding how branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs)—leucine, valine and...

Mississippi Agricultural Commissioner tours oyster farms, observes growing and harvesting

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson got his first look at the 466-acre Deer Island Aquaculture Park to see how oyster farmers are growing and harvesting Mississippi oysters. Like other homegrown crops, Gipson...

Mississippi, Alabama senators voted in favor of 'big, beautiful bill'

WASHINGTON (WTVA) — The U.S. senators from Mississippi and Alabama voted in favor of President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” Sens. Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi and Sens. Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt of Alabama — all...

'The sky is our canvas:' Meet the pyrotechnicians, artists behind Fireworks on the Mississippi

BATON ROUGE – Get ready for a dazzling display over the Mississippi River this Fourth of July as WBRZ presents the annual Fireworks on the Mississippi on Friday. Behind Louisiana's largest fireworks show is Brandon Spear, a second-generation...

LSU hiring Ole Miss football recruiting coordinator Kelvin Bolden | Report

Ole Miss football's recruiting coordinator, Kelvin Bolden, is leaving to take a job at LSU. This move strengthens LSU's recruiting presence in Mississippi, given Bolden's deep connections in the state. The two schools will face each other in...

Inside Brian O’Connor’s first month as Mississippi State baseball coach: Ace Reese and more

Brian O'Connor addresses rumors surrounding Ace Reese's potential transfer, emphasizing Reese's commitment to Mississippi State. He outlines the team's potential remaining needs in the transfer portal. He shares anecdotes about his adjustment to...

BRIEFLY: Reagan Romero named to Mississippi State University's spring 2025 President's List

MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. — Reagan Romero, McAlester, was named to the Mississippi State University spring 2025 President’s List. Students on the President’s List achieved a 3.80 or better grade-point average, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing...

Former NBA player and Mississippi native Lindsey Hunter returns to coaching

Two-time NBA champion Lindsey Hunter has been named the new head coach of Michigan's Sparta High School boys basketball program.Hunter began building his legacy at Jackson State, where he averaged 26 points per game during his senior year. Hunter...

Anglers gather for 77th Mississippi Deep Fishing Rodeo

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Thursday marks the start of the Mississippi Deep Fishing Rodeo in Gulfport. 77 years in the making, the rodeo reels in only the best fishermen. The four-day competition takes place ever year during the week of Independence...

Electronic filing completed statewide for Mississippi courts

Published 4:12 pm Thursday, July 3, 2025 Mississippi courts marked a milestone on June 30 with the completion of the statewide electronic filing and case management system. Mississippi Electronic Courts, MEC, is now operating in all 82 Circuit...

Mississippi ranks high for risky driving but DUI arrests decline: reports

As the week of the 4th of July begins, a recent Forbes report highlights the heavy toll that impaired and reckless driving takes on Mississippi roads. In both 2024 and 2025, Mississippi ranked ninth for worst drivers nationally, with drunk driving...