Lawmakers to hear teachers, students on testing issue
The decision to either keep or end unnecessary state testing is anticipated to be much talked about during the 2019 legislative session. Representative Tom Miles has...
MVSU alum behind creation of MLK Day
by Alex Paton
U.S. Rep. Katie Hall (pictured second, from left) witnesses along with other national dignitaries as President Ronald Reagan signs federal legislation establishing a national holiday...
Missing/endangered child alert canceled, children found
by Alex Paton
UPDATE: The Hattiesburg Police Department says they have located the two children. No information was given on the conditions of the children at this time....
Sunny with highs in the 40s and 50s – 1-21-19
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, sunny today with highs in the mid-40s. The lowest wind chill readings...
Lawmakers to face battle over Medicaid expansion
by Alex Paton
The 2019 legislative session is underway and lawmakers are talking about expanding Medicaid in the state. While Republican leadership has said they will not support...
Weekend Weather Rundown: 1-20-19
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, much colder today with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper...
Poll highlights voter priorities for 2019 legislative session
by Alex Paton
Mississippi voters are united around several key policy positions, indicating that an often-fragmented state electorate has found common ground just as the 2019 legislative session...
Weekend Weather Rundown: 1-19-19
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi. In north Mississippi, showers and thunderstorms are expected in the morning and afternoon. Some thunderstorms...
MDWFP exhibit brings underwater adventures to Mississippi
by Alex Paton
Mississippi’s Museum of Natural Science is hosting the national traveling exhibit Ocean Bound! The Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks announced the exhibit that...
The MAX hosts Jim Henson exhibit
by Alex Paton
The MAX, Mississippi’s arts and entertainment experience in Meridian is hosting the Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited. The exhibit is a new and unique attraction...