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Lottery sends $13.2M to state for January

The Mississippi Lottery Corporation transferred more than $13.2 million to the state in January, bringing the fiscal year total to more than $74.4 million so far. “January was an exceptional month of sales for the Lottery,” stated Mississippi Lottery President…

Krewes preparing for Mardi Gras Day

Other krewes around the Coast are still preparing for their big day! The Gulf Coast Carnival Association is gearing up for Mardi Gras Day! Over the weekend, one million beads…

9-year-old killed in fatal wreck in Wiggins

A 9-year-old traveling with her family was killed Friday evening in a two-car collision on Highway 49 in Wiggins. Stone County Coroner Wayne Flurry said 9-year-old Bailey Amis of Starkville died from injuries in the crash. Flurry said Amis, her…