Trump signs disaster declaration for seven counties
President Donald Trump has declared Calhoun, Chickasaw, Clay, Grenada, Lowndes, Pontotoc, and Tishomingo counties as federal disaster areas. The declaration is in response to the...
Cloudy skies with a few showers – 4-24-19
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, expect mostly sunny skies today with highs in the lower 80s. At...
Drone video helps assess tornado damage
by Alex Paton
Determining the extent of tornado damage to farms in Monroe County will take weeks, but video shot from flying drones will speed up the process....
Secretary of State gives back $312K to 38 counties
by Alex Paton
The Secretary of State’s Office has released $312,656.74 to 38 counties across the State, and cities and schools within those counties, representing proceeds from recent...
State Auditor: Administrative salaries increase while teacher salaries decrease
by Alex Paton
State Auditor Shad White has released new information regarding the state’s education system. With inflation accounted for, in the last 10 years, spending on teachers...
Cloudy skies turn sunny in the afternoon – 4-23-19
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, mostly cloudy skies expected today with highs near 80. At night, those...
Parolees go through financial boot camp at MDOC
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Department of Corrections is teaching their parolees and probationers how to get their finances on track. While completing their term at the Technical...
March unemployment remains near historic low
by Alex Paton
According to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, the state’s unemployment rate has risen slightly since February’s numbers. In March 2019 Mississippi’s unemployment rate was...
MDCPS to add caseworkers after budget increase from legislature
by Alex Paton
Mississippi’s child and family welfare agency are seeking to add dozens of soon-to-be graduates with degrees in human service-related fields to their growing team of...
Sunny skies, highs in the 80s – 4-22-19
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, expect sunny skies today with highs in the lower 80s. At night,...