Annual Leake County Law Enforcement Supper Scheduled

The 2nd annual Leake County Law Enforcement Supper has been set for Saturday, September 20 at 6 p.m. The event, hosted by Leake County Constables Steven “Smiley” McMillan and Steve Goodman, will be held at the Leake County Country Club. All local...

Celebrating International Day of Cooperatives with Mississippi Market

Number of VA loans issued in Mississippi increased by 63.4% from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025

There she is: Vicksburg well-represented in 2025 Miss Mississippi, Miss Louisiana

There she is: Vicksburg well-represented in 2025 Miss Mississippi, Miss Louisiana Published 4:30 am Saturday, July 5, 2025 1 of 4 Vicksburg's Sarah Randolph is crowned Miss Mississippi State University and was a preliminary winner at the 2025 Miss...

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

The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 3, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from July 3 drawing 07-08-11-12-28 Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and...

Niche ranks one Mississippi university in Top 50 for athletics in US

Mississippi quarterbacks recount lessons learned at Manning Passing Academy

THIBODAUX, La. (WLOX) - Ole Miss has produced countless talented quarterbacks... but only 3 have been drafted in the first round. Year after year, the Manning Passing Academy is hosted by not just one, but two of those legends: Eli and Archie...

Mississippi State hands Sam Purcell contract extension

After delivering Mississippi State’s second NCAA Tournament berth in three seasons, Sam Purcell has plans of sticking around in Starkville for a while. Zac Selmon and the Bulldog administration have extended the State coach’s contract two more...

Mississippi resident weighs pros, cons of President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”

There’s been a lot of commotion and confusion about what's called the "big, beautiful bill." A lot of people shied away from the topic today saying it's a hard conversation to have. A lot of the focus here in Mississippi has been on cuts to...

Mississippi Congressman Warns of Hospital Closures After Trump’s Bill Passes

BRANDON, Miss. and WASHINGTON, D.C.— The hot sun beat down on the pavement in the parking lot of U.S. House Rep. Michael Guest’s office in Brandon, Mississippi, as about 20 protesters gathered on Thursday to encourage the congressman to vote...

Mississippi Street Preacher’s Free Speech Case Heads to US Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court said Thursday it will consider whether to revive a lawsuit from Gabriel Olivier, a man barred from evangelizing outside a small-town Mississippi amphitheater after authorities say he shouted insults...

Mississippi asks US appellate court to allow enforcement of age verification law

Mississippi is asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit to allow the state to enforce its age verification law after a judge previously ruled the law violated individuals' First Amendment rights, MediaPost reports. Mississippi Attorney...

Mississippi film academy for HS students has strong Florida State ties

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Beneath a scorching summer sun, a group of high school students was hard at work. The latest crop of participants in the Mississippi Delta Film Academy was filming shots of Drew, Mississippi - the backdrop of this year’s...

Families spend the 4th at the 77th annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - July 4 is a day for the red, white, and blue. I’m not just talking about Old Glory. Red snapper, white trout out on the ocean blue as hundreds gathered in Gulfport for the 77th annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. “Not...

Mississippi Teams Up with Nvidia and Boosts IT Management Initiatives

There has been a significant deployment for Magnolia State businesses, as Mississippi partners with tech company Nvidia for AI education programs to help reinforce the rise of tech hubs. Additionally, this educational push enables local companies...

Mississippi, Alabama congressmen react to the passage of president’s massive bill

New Orleans, Mississippi Gulf Coast celebrate July 4th with food, fun, and fireworks

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - From the streets of New Orleans to the beaches of Mississippi, Fourth of July celebrations brought out food lovers, beachgoers, and families eager to make the most of the summer holiday. In New Orleans, crowds gathered at St....

Mississippi preparing to celebrate America's 250th anniversary

Just one day before the Fourth of July, Americans across the country and here in Mississippi are planning different celebrations for July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of the United States.Thursday, Gov. Tate Reeves announced America250...

Mississippi reps vote along party lines as House approves Trump's trillion-dollar package

House Republicans propelled President Donald Trump’s big trillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final passage Thursday in Congress, overcoming multiple setbacks to approve his signature second-term policy package before a Fourth of...

Looking to escape the city? The Mississippi Gulf Coast offers sun, sand, and relaxation