South Mississippi shelters opening ahead of severe storms

PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - South Mississippi faces the risk of a few strong to severe thunderstorms. A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of South Mississippi. Due to the severe weather threat, shelters will open in Pearl River County. All …

Mississippi researchers investigate growing tick-borne allergy to red meat

HATTIESBURG — Mississippians are no strangers to ticks, but residents of the Magnolia State may be surprised to learn that these pesky parasites are capable of spreading a food allergy that makes red meat particularly hazardous.  The allergy, known as …

Books Donated to Mid-Mississippi Regional Library Systems

Mid-Mississippi Regional Library System (MMRLS) recently received a donation from Johnny Boswell, who contributed six copies of “On the Trail of Billy the Kid” by Lori Ann Goodloe. The books will be distributed to MMRLS libraries in Attala, Holmes, Leake, …

Prisons Would Have to Provide Protective Gear for Toxic Work Assignments Under New Mississippi Bill

Mississippi prisons may soon have to provide protective gear like face masks and gloves to incarcerated individuals on work assignments involving dangers like toxic chemicals under a new bill. Lawmakers in the Mississippi House voted 115-0 to pass House …

Chattanoogans Among Recent Mississippi State Graduates

Approximately 1,500 students are on the fall 2024 Graduation List at Mississippi State University. Students who graduated in December include: Caleh Kizer, of Chattanooga. Kizer received the Master of Science from MSU's College of Arts and Sciences. …

Early voting bill passes Mississippi Senate. See how it would impact elections

The Senate has sent a bill to the House to allow Mississippians to vote early at their county circuit clerk's office 15 days before an election. However, in the hours since its passing, the bill has seen push back from top GOP leadership. On Tuesday, …

Ronnie Musgrove: Making a difference for Mississippi is a team sport

This essay is part of an ongoing Mississippi Today Ideas series showcasing first-person perspectives of former Mississippi governors. We asked them to write about their successes while in office and perhaps what they wished had gone a little differently …

Shelters opening in anticipation of potential severe weather in South Mississippi

Due to the potential for severe weather this afternoon, shelters are opening in areas along the Gulf Coast. In Pearl River County, all three community saferooms will open at 3:45 PM on February 12th, 2025 and remain open until the threat of severe weather …

Surging water caused barge to strike Mississippi River lock gate

Convicted felon Sanders prohibited from running for Jackson, Mississippi mayor

Photo courtesy of Facebook MIAMI – Despite pleas from the community, a committee ruled that Keyshia Sanders is banned from running for mayor in Jackson, Mississippi because of her criminal background. The Jackson Municipal Democratic Executive Committee …