Furniture manufacturer expands in Pontotoc
Behold Washington, an upholstered furniture manufacturer is expanding its operations in Pontotoc. The project is a $400,000 corporate investment and will create 20 jobs. “The...
MDEQ closes additional coast beaches, warns of harmful algae
by Alex Paton
UPDATE: The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), has issued additional closures for five beaches in Harrison County due to a blue-green Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB)...
Hyde-Smith backs breast cancer screening bill
by Alex Paton
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is cosponsoring legislation to stop a federal recommendation that would limit insurance coverage for women’s access to lifesaving breast cancer screenings. Hyde-Smith...
Partly sunny with possible rain – 6-25-19
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, partly sunny today with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in...
Ole Miss ranks best in state for job placement
by Alex Paton
According to data from the U.S. Department of Education, University of Mississippi graduates are the best in the state at finding employment and keeping it....
Oxford schools consider shorter summer break
by Alex Paton
The Oxford School District is considering shortening their summer break. This comes after the State Board of Education approved plans back in March for the...
Rain and severe thunderstorms likely – 6-24-19
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. Severe thunderstorm warnings are active in multiple parts of the state. As of 6:00 a.m.,...
Miss Riverbend crowned Miss Mississippi 2019
by Alex Paton
Mary Margaret Hyer has been crowned Miss Mississippi 2019. Hyer was chosen out of 45 contestants who participated in the week-long competition in Vicksburg. For...
Weekend weather rundown: 6-23-19
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, mostly sunny skies with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in...
AMR warns summer heat and humidity can kill
by Alex Paton
AMR paramedics are cautioning the public to remember that soaring temperatures and high humidity can kill. One person in Mississippi died last month from heat illness and...