CASH 3 draw winning numbers for January 26th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for January 26th are: 9-0-1. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Mississippi State News
Governor Reeves holds State of the State Address
Governor Tate Reeves says the state is “unconquerable” after a year dominated by the coronavirus pandemic and other disasters. He made the assessment during his State of the State speech this afternoon. Reeves renewed his call for…
Judge bars Biden from enforcing 100-day deportation ban
A federal judge has barred the U.S. government from enforcing a 100-day deportation moratorium that is a key immigration priority of President Joe Biden.
MSDH reports 1,452 new COVID-19 cases and 75 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 1,452 new COVID-19 cases and 75 new deaths including eight new deaths within South Mississippi. The statewide total stands at 266,598 cases and 5,852 deaths. Here’s a look at…
Mississippi considers allowing home delivery of alcohol
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A bill being considered in the Mississippi Legislature would allow for home delivery of beer, wine and hard liquor. Deliveries could only be made to people 21 or older, and in parts of the state where…
Health Dept: Weekly vaccine allocation remains consistent
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi is expecting to receive around 37,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine this week from the federal government. Department of Health spokesperson Liz Sharlot said that's the same allocation the state has received for the last several weeks. Sharlot…
Jackson County Civic Action Committee offering free tax prep to those making $57,000 or less
Tax season is right around the corner, and the Jackson County Civic Action Committee is ready to help people file their returns. Anyone who makes $57,000 or less may take advantage of the Jackson County CAC’s VITA program. The first…
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for January 25th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for January 25th are: 9-9-7. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Mobile sports betting bill introduced in Mississippi
The process to allow mobile sports betting in Mississippi is gaining traction once again. Soon you may be able to participate in sports betting here in Mississippi in the palm of your hand. Coast Senators Scott Delano…
Mississippi accountants answer frequently asked questions about filing for the upcoming tax season
NORTH, Miss (WCBI)- It’s tax season again, and this year many people have a new challenge when it comes to filing a return. From unemployment to stimulus checks to working from home, local accountants want to make sure their clients are on the right track. It’s that time of year again as people plan to […]
MSDH reports 927 COVID-19 cases and five new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 927 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths. The statewide total stands at 265,146 cases and 5,777 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has…
Investigation underway after homeowner shoots, kills armed intruder Sunday evening in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) — Police are investigating after a homeowner shot and killed an armed intruder Sunday evening in Moss Point. Police say they received a call at around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, reporting, "shots fired" in the…
Officials: FEMA grants won’t affect other disaster benefits Mississippians may receive
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – Applying for federal disaster assistance from FEMA will not affect other federal benefits that Mississippi disaster survivors may receive. Officials with FEMA and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) made the clarification in a statement Monday…
CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for January 21st, 2021
The CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for January 21st are: 0-7-9. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
MS State Board of Education suspends grading and assessment policies
The Mississippi State Board of Education voted today to suspend three policies in regards to grading and assessments due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 on the 2020-2021 school year. All required state and federal assessments will…
Mississippi allotted 30,000 COVID-19 vaccines for drive-thru distribution
COVID vaccine roll out has been “a little lumpy,” according to the Mississippi State Department of Health. The state of Mississippi has been allotted 30,000 vaccines each week to be distributed at county-run drive-thru sites. This week,…
MSDH reports 2,290 new COVID-19 cases and 30 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 2,290 new COVID-19 cases and 30 new deaths including two in Stone County and one in Hancock County. The statewide total stands at 259,117 cases and 5,668 deaths. Here…
Mississippi State Board of Education suspends policies on A-F grading, passing requirements for 3rd Grade Reading and High School Assessments for 2020-21 School Year
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted today to suspend three statewide policies regarding assessment and accountability to manage the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on the 2020-21 school year. All required state and federal assessments will…
Bill to give Mississippi teachers $1,000 pay raise passes unanimously in Senate, heads to House
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — A new bill that would give Mississippi teachers a pay raise is one step closer to being signed into law. At the state capitol in Jackson, Mississippi state senators unanimously agreed Thursday morning to pass Senate…
Mississippi Power receives Emergency Recovery Award following response to historic hurricane season
The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) presented Alabama Power, Georgia Power and Mississippi Power with the Emergency Recovery Award during the EEI Winter Board and Chief Executives Meeting on January 14, 2021. The Emergency Recovery Award is given to select EEI member companies to…
Powerball winning numbers for January 20th, 2021
Here are the winning numbers for tonight's Powerball draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Trump pardons Mississippi physician convicted of bribery
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - One of the people pardoned during Donald Trump's final hours as president is a Mississippi physician who pleaded guilty to a federal bribery charge in 2012. Dr. Robert S. Corkern led Batesville Hospital Management, which handled…
Mississippi Dept. of Health reports 1,702 new COVID-19 cases, 64 deaths Wednesday morning
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting an additional 1,227 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 19 deaths as of Monday, January 11, 2021. One death was reported in Harrison County. In the southernmost six counties of Mississippi, the numbers of COVID-19 cases were as follows: George — 1,897 (17 new) Hancock […]
Mega Millions winning numbers for January 19th, 2021
Here are tonight's winning Mega Millions numbers. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.