Arthur damage numbers in Mississippi up to nearly 250 homes, per MEMA
06/24/2026

Arthur damage numbers in Mississippi up to nearly 250 homes, per MEMA

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is continuing to assess damage from severe storms and flooding brought to the state last week by remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur. But as of Wednesday, nearly 250 homes and a dozen businesses across nine counties were reporting damage.MEMA provided the fo

Reeves sets special elections for 2 vacant Mississippi House seats
06/24/2026

Reeves sets special elections for 2 vacant Mississippi House seats

Gov. Tate Reeves has set special elections following the deaths of two state lawmakers.Reeves is asking voters in both House District 70 (part of Hinds County) and House District 77 (parts of Rankin and Simpson counties) to go to the ballot box on Nov. 3. They will be voting to fill vacancies create

David McRae seeking 3rd term as Mississippi treasurer
06/24/2026

David McRae seeking 3rd term as Mississippi treasurer

State Treasurer David McRae is seeking a third term, he announced in front of hundreds of fairgoers at the Neshoba County Fair on Wednesday.McRae, a Republican, took to the podium for his annual speech and touted several accomplishments – including a record $170 million in unclaimed money being retu

Southern Miss baseball to play in 2027 Frisco College Classic
06/24/2026

Southern Miss baseball to play in 2027 Frisco College Classic

While the 2026 college baseball season just ended, the 2027 schedule for Southern Miss is beginning to take shape.Southern Miss Athletics announced Tuesday it has accepted an invitation to the 2027 Frisco College Baseball Classic, scheduled for March 5-7 at Riders Field in Frisco, Texas. Joining the

Political speeches happening at Neshoba County Fair. Here’s the schedule
06/24/2026

Political speeches happening at Neshoba County Fair. Here’s the schedule

Mississippi’s most prominent political stage will once again be filled with elected officials and candidates looking to make their case to voters during the 137th annual Neshoba County Fair.The podium, situated beneath a wooden pavilion in Founder’s Square, gained national attention when Ronald Reag

Dead body found in parking lot of Gulfport casino
06/24/2026

Dead body found in parking lot of Gulfport casino

Law enforcement officials are investigating after a dead body was found in the parking lot of a Gulfport casino.The unidentified individual was spotted in a vehicle in the lot of the Beach View Casino Resort along U.S. 90 on Tuesday afternoon, first reported by WLOX. Officials with both the Gulfport

11 Mississippians indicted in $12.3 million Medicaid fraud scheme
06/24/2026

11 Mississippians indicted in $12.3 million Medicaid fraud scheme

A $12.3 million Medicaid fraud scheme has yielded 11 indictments in Mississippi.Attorney General Lynn Fitch reports that a state court found probable cause to believe the individuals were involved in illegal activity regarding the state’s Medicaid program. The following indictments were announced fo

DPS commissioner: AI traffic cameras would detect crashes, not issue tickets
06/23/2026

DPS commissioner: AI traffic cameras would detect crashes, not issue tickets

Mississippi will not be utilizing AI-powered cameras to issue tickets to drivers or spy on motorists, Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell assured after an approved deal between his office and a technology company sparked widespread backlash.During a June 18 meeting, the Mississippi Department of

Mississippi sets record with nearly 1.2 million non-farm jobs in May
06/23/2026

Mississippi sets record with nearly 1.2 million non-farm jobs in May

Gov. Tate Reeves is touting record employment numbers in Mississippi.According to a new release from the governor’s office, the state reached an all-time high of 1,195,400 non-farm jobs in May.Reeves, who has made economic development a cornerstone of his administration, attributed the record job nu

Authorities investigating after dead body found in Jackson creek
06/23/2026

Authorities investigating after dead body found in Jackson creek

An investigation is underway after a dead body was found in a Jackson creek.Police say an unidentified Black male was found deceased in the water near Adkins Blvd. on Monday. Law enforcement officers were notified about the body during a traffic stop along I-55 Frontage Rd. near Briarwood Dr.Upon ar

Mississippians with faulty driver’s licenses can get free replacement: DPS
06/23/2026

Mississippians with faulty driver’s licenses can get free replacement: DPS

Mississippians with faulty driver’s licenses can get a free replacement.Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell reports that the backside barcode on some recently-issued IDs have not been scanning properly, posing problems for Mississippians in the TSA line at airports, gas stations, grocery stores,

Investigation underway after body found in Copiah County
06/22/2026

Investigation underway after body found in Copiah County

An investigation is underway after a dead man’s body was discovered in Copiah County.Authorities said that a deceased male was located near Steel Creek and the Pearl River on Sunday afternoon. The individual who first spotted the body along the water notified law enforcement.First responders with mu

Biloxi Shuckers clinch playoff spot for third straight year
06/22/2026

Biloxi Shuckers clinch playoff spot for third straight year

The Biloxi Shuckers clinched the Southern League’s first-half South Division title with a 3-2 win in Sunday’s opener before completing a doubleheader sweep of the Columbus Clingstone with a 9-4 victory.Biloxi (35-30) became the first Double-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers to reach the playoffs

3 arrested in connection with fatal shooting of 17-year-old in Belzoni
06/22/2026

3 arrested in connection with fatal shooting of 17-year-old in Belzoni

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Belzoni that claimed the life of a 17-year-old.The Belzoni Police Department announced in a news release that Marcus Hughes, Marquaverious Hughes, and Marquavious Jones have been arrested in the death of Christian Warren.Officers wer