$1.2 billion Powerball jackpot climbs to fourth-largest in U.S. lottery history
The current Powerball jackpot has increased once again, rising to take the new record of the fourth-largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history. Now, the jackpot...
Greenwood Leflore granted $9M as UMMC talks stall
Leflore County and the city of Greenwood have granted $9 million to Greenwood Leflore Hospital in an effort to transfer ownership before the end of...
Vicksburg business owner awarded $25,000 grant by ‘Shark Tank’ investor
Vicksburg resident Daniel Jennings walked away with a grand total of $25,000 on Thursday after giving his pitch to Shark Tank investor Daymond John for Black...
Powerball jackpot surpasses $1 billion for second time in history
The Powerball jackpot has risen $175 million after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Saturday night – white balls 19, 31, 40, 46,...
‘It’s been incredible’: Peyton Aldridge discusses having John Legend as coach on ‘The Voice’
Cleveland native Peyton Aldridge has progressed through the Battle Rounds of The Voice after winning against Kara McKee, moving into the next round of the competition. The...
Largest Powerball drawing of 2022 increases to $825 million
The largest Powerball jackpot of the year has increased again, with the new amount totaling in at an estimated $825 million. On Friday, the Powerball...
MSDH says medical marijuana should be available by the end of 2022
Over 400 Mississippi residents have been authorized to use medical marijuana, according to a recent release by the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH). On...
New Mississippi Blues Trail marker unveiled in Clinton
A new Mississippi Blues Trail marker has been unveiled in Clinton, highlighting the contributions of Black churches to blues and gospel music throughout history. The...
85% of Mississippi 3rd graders pass reading assessment for 2021-22 school year
Education across the Magnolia State continues to rise to pre-pandemic levels, with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announcing that 85 percent of 3rd graders...
Second largest Powerball jackpot in history jumps to $800 million
Saturday night’s Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $800 million after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Wednesday. The winning numbers were...