Local News

The First Severe Threat of the New Year

A developing system to the west will move through the area this afternoon/overnight. A 'severe potential' will affect South Mississippi, level 3 of 5 threat expected. All forms of severity will be possible including isolated tornadoes. Our Weather Authority team…

School schedule changes in preparation for weather

Due to potential severe weather in the area, schools across the Coast are changing their schedules. St. James Catholic School: For the safety of students and families, and due to the incoming inclement weather, St. James Catholic School will close…

USM Music Faculty to Perform at Carnegie Hall

Three faculty members and a student from The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) School of Music will perform a chamber music program in the Weill Recital Hall at renowned Carnegie Hall on Jan.11 at 8 p.m. The chamber music program,…

Grove Scholars Promotes Equity in Critical STEM Fields

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Grove Scholars program – which helps Mississippians from underrepresented groups earn degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics or health care – is growing as it enriches lives and makes the state's workforce…

Remembering Fallen Deputy Jeremy Malone

George County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy Malone was shot and killed in the line of duty Thursday night. The deputy was performing a traffic stop on Highway 98 when the incident occurred.…

Speaker White Names Staff

Jackson, MS – Newly elected Speaker Jason White names six staffers to join his team.  Chief of Staff – Clarke Wise Communications Director – Taylor Spillman  Executive Assistant & Scheduler – Tammy Cowart  Policy Advisor – Sara Bailey Jones  Policy…

Mass Re-Testing Underway of Medical Cannabis Products

JACKSON, Miss. –Mass re-testing of certain medical cannabis products placed on an administrative hold began Wednesday, January 3. The Mississippi State Department of Health and the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program anticipate cleared products will be back on dispensary shelves soon. The…