Mississippi State University announces spring 2025 graduates

Mississippi State University announces spring 2025 graduates Published 7:25 am Wednesday, July 2, 2025 STARKVILLE — Approximately 3,500 students are on the spring 2025 Graduation List at Mississippi State University. Local students who graduated...

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...

77th annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo begins

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The 77th annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo kicked off on Thursday at Jones Park in Gulfport. The event attracts anglers from all over, all looking to reel in the biggest fish and claim coveted prizes. A variety of...

Interview: Have fun on the Fourth of July at the Mississippi Aquarium

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...

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

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

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

Opinion | Let Medgar Evers’ Name Sail

Medgar Evers was a man who poured his life into a nation that seemed to want nothing more than to erase him. Born on July 2, 1925, in Decatur, Mississippi, he grew up under the crushing weight of Jim Crow. At age 12, he witnessed the lynching of a...

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...

7/8 – Sam’s “Hot with a Few Storms” Tuesday Morning Forecast

It’ll be a hot and mostly sunny day across South Mississippi, with a few spotty showers or thunderstorms possible this afternoon, mainly between 1 and 5 p.m. Highs will reach the low 90s, and a light south breeze will add to the muggy feel....

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...

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...

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...

'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...

Mississippi Top Reads for week of July 6 

Sunday, July 6, 2025 1. “Atmosphere,” Taylor Jenkins Reid, Ballantine Books 2. “Jacktown USA,” Kamel King, Republic 3. “The Dude,” Steve Robertson, Crane Publishing 4. “Rooftop,” Darden North, Independent Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily...

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...

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...