Biloxi police issue traffic, safety reminders for Scrapin’ the Coast
06/26/2026

Biloxi police issue traffic, safety reminders for Scrapin’ the Coast

The Biloxi Police Department has issued reminders to both citizens and visitors ahead of this weekend’s edition of Scrapin’ the Coast.The South’s largest car, truck, and bike show begins Friday and runs through Sunday. Especially since it’s a car show, heavy traffic and congestion are expected throu

Pair of Mississippi lottery players win $100K prizes
06/25/2026

Pair of Mississippi lottery players win $100K prizes

Two Mississippi lottery players will be cashing in on six-figure wins.Two separate $100,000 prizes were won in just five days – one through the Powerball and another on a scratch-off ticket.The first win came from the Saturday, June 20, Powerball drawing. The lucky winner purchased the ticket at Fas

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,

Neshoba County Fair: Your guide to Mississippi’s Giant House Party
06/19/2026

Neshoba County Fair: Your guide to Mississippi’s Giant House Party

Mississippi’s Giant House Party is back for its 137th rendition!Kicking off on Friday and running through June 26, the annual weeklong Neshoba County Fair has returned. Fairgoers will have yet another opportunity to enjoy porch swing conversations at a cabin belonging to a friend, family member, or

Record Independence Day travel expected despite still-high gas prices
06/19/2026

Record Independence Day travel expected despite still-high gas prices

Despite gas prices just beginning to come down from four-year highs, a record number of Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home this Independence Day, according to AAA.The automobile association released its annual forecast for the July 4 holiday, projecting 72.2 million American

McDonald’s bringing back fried apple pies as part of America250 celebration
06/17/2026

McDonald’s bringing back fried apple pies as part of America250 celebration

An American staple is bringing back a former fan-favorite menu item just in time to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday.McDonald’s announced Tuesday that its fried apple pie will soon be available for purchase for the first time in over three decades. The fast-food giant phased the sweet treat off

See what Mississippi placed in the nation’s giant America250 time capsule
06/16/2026

See what Mississippi placed in the nation’s giant America250 time capsule

250 years of progress and history in America frozen in time – a time capsule to commemorate America’s 250th birthday will soon go into the ground in Philadelphia, Pa., bringing a bit of Mississippi with it.On July 4, a time capsule containing items from all 50 states, five territories, and Washingto

A German soccer fan drove through Mississippi. Now the state wants him back
06/16/2026

A German soccer fan drove through Mississippi. Now the state wants him back

If your social media algorithm is even slightly tuned to the FIFA World Cup, you’ve probably come across Freddy, a German soccer fan traversing the United States and Canada to experience the world’s biggest sporting event.Freddy has made several stops in the Southeast, including taking a hike outsid

Alpha-gal, tick illness risks rise in Mississippi
06/16/2026

Alpha-gal, tick illness risks rise in Mississippi

As lone star ticks spread across the Southeast, Mississippi residents face a growing risk of tick-borne illness and alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-related allergy that can cause reactions to red meat.Experts with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and The University of Southern Mississippi s

Mississippi announces 8 new Military Star Schools
06/16/2026

Mississippi announces 8 new Military Star Schools

Eight Mississippi public schools are being recognized for their support of military families and children of those who serve in the U.S. armed forces.The Mississippi Department of Education acknowledged the following educational facilities as new Military Star Schools for 2026-28:Hattiesburg High Sc

Juneteenth bringing free admission, jubilee event to Two Mississippi Museums
06/15/2026

Juneteenth bringing free admission, jubilee event to Two Mississippi Museums

Juneteenth events are happening across the state, with one of the biggest taking place at the Two Mississippi Museums this weekend.The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and the Museum of Mississippi History in Jackson will offer free admission on Friday and Saturday. Sundays are always free at the mus

Jane Granberry crowned winner of Miss Mississippi 2026
06/14/2026

Jane Granberry crowned winner of Miss Mississippi 2026

After a week filled with interviews, performances, and social events, this year’s title of Miss Mississippi has been awarded to Jane Granberry.Granberry is the third Miss Capital City in a row to win the state pageant after Becky Williams did it in 2024 and Anna Leah Jolly in 2025. She received the

McComb Railroad Depot Museum receives preservation award 5 years after arson
06/12/2026

McComb Railroad Depot Museum receives preservation award 5 years after arson

The McComb Railroad Depot Museum was awarded the Mississippi Heritage Trust Award for its rehabilitation following an arson in 2021 that destroyed the museum.The museum was burned down in the summer of 2021 by a “highly disturbed” individual named Markez Delmont Smith who was later arrested by local