Mississippi State News

Mega Millions Jackpot Increases to $510 Million!

JACKSON, MISS--The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday, January 8, just jumped from an estimated annuity jackpot of $490 million to $510 million! The new cash value is now estimated at $377.4 million. Mega Millions and Powerball have combined jackpots of…

AP PHOTOS: Scenes of violence at U.S. Capitol shock world

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pro-Trump protesters breached the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday afternoon, violently clashing with law enforcement as lawmakers were gathered inside to formalize President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in November’s presidential election. Law enforcement instructed lawmakers to retrieve masks from…

House rejects objection to Biden’s Arizona win

The House has voted overwhelmingly to reject an objection to President-elect Joe Biden’s win in Arizona, joining the Senate in upholding the results of the election there. The objection failed 303-121 on Wednesday night, with only Republicans voting in support.

Senate votes to approve new state flag

Mississippi lawmakers are finishing the process of adopting the new state flag with a magnolia and the phrase ‘In God we Trust.’ It’s happening six months after legislators retired the last state flag in the U.S. with…

Palazzo responds to unrest in Washington

South Mississippi’s congressional representative has responded to the events unfolding in Washington right now. Congressman Steven Palazzo tells News 25 he and his staff are in a safe place right now and expressed surprise at how events…

COVID vaccine available for those over 75 in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Those ages 75 and older in Mississippi are now eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine. Officials said residents can get vaccinated at 18 high-volume drive-through sites and at private clinics throughout the state. Appointments can be…

2021 Mississippi Legislative Session begins today

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi legislators have started their three-month session. The session started Tuesday during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic in the state. The 174-member body met on Tuesday for the first time since concluding last year's business in the…