CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for November 4th, 2020
The CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for November 4th are: 9-4-6. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Mississippi State News
Mississippi has a new state flag
Mississippi has a new state flag. Tuesday, residents had to decide whether to accept a new state flag to replace one that had the Confederate battle emblem. A single design featuring a magnolia encircled by stars and…
Mississippi Department of Health reports 766 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths
The Mississippi Department of Health reports 766 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 122,275 confirmed cases and 3,397 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 921 cases and 31 deaths…
Mississippi family sues school in 'Jesus Loves Me' mask ban
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi couple is suing a school district because they say their 9-year-old daughter was told she could not wear a mask with the phrase "Jesus Loves Me." The couple…
MDMR to waive permit fees for rebuilding, repairing storm damaged structures
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) is waiving the permit fee requirement for the rebuilding and repairing of previously authorized, storm damaged structures until October 28, 2021, provided the structures are rebuilt within the originally…
Mississippians vote to legalize medical marijuana
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippians have voted in favor of legalizing medical marijuana, opting for the less restrictive of two proposals on this year’s ballot. Initiative 65 amends the Mississippi Constitution to allow the prescription by a doctor of up…
Mississippi votes yes on statewide measure 2
Mississippi resident have voted yes on statewide measure 2. This amendment provides that to be elected governor or to any other statewide office, a candidate must receive a majority of the votes in the general election. If no candidate receives…
Mississippi residents vote "Yes" for new state flag design
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi will fly a new state flag with a magnolia and the phrase “In God We Trust,” with voters approving the design Tuesday. It replaces a Confederate-themed flag state lawmakers retired months ago as part of…
Cindy Hyde-Smith defeats Mike Espy
WASHINGTON (AP) —Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith has been reelected in Mississippi, winning her first full term. In a repeat of a 2018 special election, Hyde-Smith defeated Democrat Mike Espy as she tied herself closely to President Donald Trump. Hyde-Smith is…
Cash 3 winning numbers for November 3rd, 2020
The cash 3 draw winning numbers for November 3rd are: 7-0-7. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
President Donald Trump wins Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — President Donald Trump has won in Mississippi, with its six electoral votes. The state’s red voting history meant neither Trump nor former Vice President Joe Biden campaigned heavily in person in Mississippi, which went strongly for…
Contraband Raid at Parchman nets drugs, phones, liquor
JACKSON, MS – In an effort to rid Mississippi prisons of gang-related financial control, a search team of prison staff and investigators raided Unit 26 at Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman last week. A horde of illegal contraband from cellphones…
Mississippi residents to vote ‘yes or no’ on new state flag
Mississippi voters are deciding whether to accept a new state flag to replace one that had the Confederate battle emblem. Lawmakers retired the old one months ago as part of a national reckoning over racial injustice. A…
Medical Marijuana on the ballots in Mississippi
Mississippi will choose between two medical marijuana ballot questions today. Initiative 65 and Alternative 65A would both legalize medical marijuana, but with different approaches. Initiative 65 would allow a doctor to prescribe up to five ounces of…
Senate rematch as Hyde-Smith faces off against Espy
Democrat Mike Espy is trying to unseat Republican U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi by labeling her “Confederate Cindy” and saying she’s out of touch with voters in a diverse state. If elected, he would be Mississippi’s…
Mississippi State Department of Health reports 644 new COVID-19 cases and 36 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 644 new COVID-19 cases and 36 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 121,509 confirmed cases and 3,384 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 917…
2 people confirmed dead, 77 injured after Hurricane Zeta
HARRISON COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) – Two people are confirmed dead on the Coast during Hurricane Zeta. Damage assessments continue this week as the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency works with county EMA directors. Both deaths happened in Harrison County. In all 77 people were injured during the storm. More than 9,000 homes received damage. Businesses and […]
Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day in Mississippi
MISS. and ALA. (WCBI) – Polls open in Mississippi and in Alabama at 7:00 a.m. If you have never voted, or if it’s been a while, here are a few things you should know. Be sure to bring a photo id. In both states, you can use a driver’s license, a non-driver ID, a US […]
Mississippi Power on track for restoration to 95% of customers by midnight Monday
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Mississippi Power said Monday morning, "Tremendous progress was made overnight as crews continued to work safely round-the-clock." The company begins Day Five as a wrap-up day with approximately 5,000 customers without service with the majority of…
CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for October 29th, 2020
The CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for October 29th are: 8-1-4. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Mega Millions winning numbers for October 27th, 2020
Here are the winning numbers for tonight's Mega Millions draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for October 27th, 2020
The CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for October 27th are: 1-4-5. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Mississippi State Department of Health reports 854 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 854 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths Monday, including two in Jackson County. The statewide total stands at 116,617 confirmed cases and 3,283 deaths. Here are the numbers for…
Cash 3 Draw winning numbers for October 26th, 2020
The CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for October 26th are: 0-5-9 . All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.