Update: Highway Patrol issues 3,200 tickets over holiday weekend
The Mississippi Highway Patrol has been out in full force since Friday night as an influx of motorists were expected for the holiday weekend. The...
Lawmaker retires after nearly 40 years of service
Representative Tyrone Ellis (D-Starkville) has officially announced his retirement from public office after 38 years of service in the Mississippi House of Representatives. The nearly...
New laws hit the books July 1
Several laws will go into effect July 1 that could impact the day-to-day of millions of Mississippians. On the roads: HB 511: Ready to pass...
Holiday safety: WHERE you grill is just as important as WHAT you grill
JACKSON, MISS– 4th of July is the celebration of our nation’s Independence– and many are celebrating by firing up the grill....
Water safety: drowning isn’t what it looks like on TV
Drownings are reported every year in Mississippi, and nationwide, drowning is the third leading cause of accidental death in children ages 1-14, according to the...
Boating safety starts BEFORE you board
Summertime is upon us, and as you get ready to celebrate the 4th of July, you may be itching to get the boat out on...
Gov. Bryant assumes chair of Education Commission of the States
UPDATE June 30, 2017 Governor Phil Bryant took the stage Thursday night in San Diego, California at the National Forum on Education Policy hosted by...
Insurance Commissioner explains healthcare bill, Mississippi impacts
This week, the United States Senate delayed the vote on the healthcare plan that would repeal and replace Obamacare if passed. The support was not...
BiSANDtennial celebrates 200 years of Mississippi on the Coast
You’ve seen sandcastles before. You may even have a bit of skill with sand-sculpting. But maybe you’ve never seen it like this. 75 tons of...
Mississippi Weekend: Fish, fireworks, and family
Whether it’s an early start to the 4th of July or just a weekend with the family, there’s plenty to do in Mississippi this weekend....