Notable Mississippi laws that are now in effect
The 2022 legislative session was filled with the passing of numerous bills that will provide important changes across Mississippi, with a large amount expected to...
Three judges appointed to reduce Hinds County case backlog
Three judges have been named by the Mississippi Supreme Court to aid in the backlog of cases in Hinds County. The positions, funded by state-allocated...
Emmett Till’s family calls for action after discovery of unserved warrant
The family of Emmett Till is calling once again for action to be taken against Carolyn Bryant Donham, following the discovery of an unserved warrant...
Two Monroe inmates receive updated charges after attacking a deputy
Two federal inmates have been given additional charges after attempting to carry out a planned assault on deputies and corrections officers at the Monroe County...
Canton’s annual Championship Hot Air Balloon Fest begins this week
Mississippi’s 37th annual Championship Hot Air Balloon Fest is set to take off in Canton on Thursday, June 30, including fun events for attendees of...
What to know to about voting in Mississippi’s primary runoffs
Three Congressional GOP runoffs are less than 24 hours away, with several candidates vying for a seat in Districts 2, 3, and 4. Here are...
P. Diddy pledges $1M to Jackson State, Howard University
During a speech Sunday night, rapper and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs pledged $1 million to both Howard University and Jackson State University. Combs made the...
Columbus woman wins over $500K in Mississippi Match 5 Jackpot
A woman from Columbus has claimed over $542,000 in prize money after purchasing the winning ticket in the June 21 Mississippi Match 5 drawing. The...
Fitch signs Mississippi anti-abortion trigger law
Mississippi’s trigger law has been certified by Attorney General Lynn Fitch following the Supreme Court’s overturning of the landmark Roe v. Wade case on Friday....
Emmie Perkins crowned winner of Miss Mississippi 2022
After a week filled with interviews, performances, and social events, this year’s title of Miss Mississippi has been awarded to Hattiesburg native Emmie Perkins. Perkins,...