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Mississippi Lottery Player Claims $200,000 Instant Scratch-off Prize!
A loyal Mississippi Lottery player had no idea he was about to win a big jackpot when he purchased a Mega Ca$h scratch-off game last night during a regular stop at Tobacco Superstore in Tupelo. To his surprise, the Tupelo…
Block on fetal heartbeat abortion bill
A federal circuit court of appeals upheld a ban on Mississippi’s 2019 abortion law Thursday. That law forbids abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected. That can happen as early as six weeks into pregnancy. The three judge panel affirmed…
All prisoners being moved from Parchman
Governor Tate Reeves announced efforts to reform one of Mississippi’s most dangerous prisons. The governor says prisoners from the State Penitentiary at Parchman infamous Unit 29 will be transferred to the nearby Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility. Nearly 400 inmates from…
Two killed in shooting outside of Baptist Hospital in Jackson
Two people were killed in a shooting outside of Baptist Hospital in Jackson early Wednesday. According to the Jackson Police Department, the shooting happened just after 6:30 a.m. Baptist Hospital, in a statement released at 8:00 a.m., said, "We can…
Body found in Lee County lake ID'd as former Mississippi State player
By Associated Press TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — Officials in Mississippi have identified the body found floating in a lake as a former Mississippi State University football player. News outlets report 27-year-old Philemon Jones was identified Wednesday. His body was found…
Mississippi inmate death toll rises amid Governor's "state of emergency" extension
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Another Mississippi inmate has died and the governor is extending an order allowing quick spending to try to fix prison problems. At least 16 inmates have died in Mississippi prisons…
President of Jackson State University resigns after bust in prostitution sting
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The president of Jackson State University resigned Monday after he was arrested in a prostitution sting in central Mississippi. The police chief in the Jackson suburb of Clinton said Monday…
Mississippi Coast Convention Center 'sanitized, cleaned, scrubbed' after illnesses
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — The director of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center says their building has been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected following reports of illnesses among groups that had events there. Dozens of people who attended a Mardi…
Justice department announces investigation into conditions in four Mississippi prisons
The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division announced today that it has opened an investigation into conditions of confinement in four of Mississippi’s prisons. The investigation will examine conditions at the Mississippi State Penitentiary (Parchman), Southern Mississippi Correctional Institute, Central…
Largest public embezzlement case in state history: Auditor arrests Former Director of DHS and co-conspirators
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) – Special agents from the office of State Auditor Shad White have arrested several people in connection with a multimillion-dollar embezzlement scheme. Those arrested include John Davis, the former Director of the Mississippi Department of Human Services…
Lawmakers seeking ways to improve Mississippi jails
Lawmakers are seeking ways to improve a prison system shaken by recent deadly violence and a related problem is looming. A judge said Tuesday that parole officers are ‘woefully underpaid and overworked.’ Circuit Judge Prentiss Harrell said the officers often…
Mississippi U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith Weighs in on President's State of the Union Address
Mississippi's two United States Senators, Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker, both Republicans, have been staunch supporters of the Republican President. Here's what each had to say in response to President Trump's third State of the Union Address: "I applaud President…
White House: Mississippi Has Prospered Under President Donald Trump's Administration
According to the White House, Mississippi has prospered under President Donald Trump's administration. Here are some highlights sent to us from the White House, on the heels of the President's State of the Union Address Tuesday night, pointing to things…
C Spire: Mississippi must require computer science classes
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A telecommunications company wants Mississippi to require schools to teach computer science. C Spire ran a TV ad during the Super Bowl. It had actors playing economic development officials in other states. They thanked Mississippi for…
Lawmakers Reviewing Governor Reeves's Proposed Budget
On Friday, Governor Tate Reeves released his Fiscal Year 21 Executive Budget recommendation for the state of Mississippi, which would go into effect July 1st -- if approved by the State Legislature before the fiscal year begins in July. Among…
Mega Millions, Powerball Winning Numbers Announced, First Day of Sales in Mississippi Is a Big Payoff
It hasn't even been a week since Powerball and Mega Millions lottery tickets started to be sold in Mississippi, but from the state's initial numbers, it looks like it has paid off for state funding and projects. Last Thursday, we…
Man granted bond after wife's murder
A Mississippi man has been granted bond nearly two years after he was arrested in connection to the death of his wife. According to the Pearl River County Sheriff, Charles Bowman received bond on Thursday. He was arrested in Utah…
Most wanted fugitive Jacob Scott Blair arrested in Oklahoma on 14 felony sex crime charges
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — Jacob Scott Blair of Moss Point has been arrested on fourteen felony sex crimes charges, including child rape. In Oklahoma, law enforcement received a tip that one of the U.S. Marshals’ Top 15 Most Wanted…
Powerball and Mega Millions lottery tickets now on sale throughout Mississippi
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — People throughout Mississippi can try their luck at massive jackpot games like the Powerball and Mega Millions for the first time today. The tickets went on sale starting at 3 a.m. Thursday at about 1,450 retailers…
Gulf Coast man accused of raping child, faking suicide added to U.S. Marshals' Most Wanted List
Update: The U.S. Marshals, Jackson County Sheriff's Department and District Attorney will hold a press conference at 12:00 noon where they are expected to announce new developments in the case. WXXV will attend the conference and provide updates later today.…
Gov. Tate Reeves is shutting down "Unit 29" inside the prison where 9 inmates have died
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says the state will take steps to close part of a notorious prison that has been rocked by deadly violence. Reeves gave his first State of the State speech Monday. He said…
Mississippi girl recognized for bravery during 2018 hostage situation
By Associated Press FULTON, Miss. — For 32 hours, 10-year-old Mikylah Blackburn was held hostage over a year ago by the man who authorities said killed her father. She has now been recognized for using her cellphone to communicate with…
State of the State Address
Prison reform was one of the main focuses of Governor Tate Reeves’ State of the State Address in Jackson today. In addition to the inmates dying while in custody, there have been several complaints about ‘inhumane,’ ‘unsanitary,’ and ‘unsafe’ conditions…