Mississippi State News

AMBER Alert expanded for missing 3-year-old in "extreme danger"

UPDATE: Authorities have expanded the AMBER Alert for Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney to states surrounding Alabama. Police believe the three-year-old is in "extreme danger" after she was reportedly abducted while attending a birthday party. Now, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is finalizing…

Setting the Stage for Mississippi's Second Gubernatorial Debate

The two major party candidates in the race to be Mississippi's next governor are getting ready for round two. Tonight at 7pm, our sister station, WCBI in Columbus, will host a second debate between gubernatorial candidates, Republican Tate Reeves and…

Burn Ban Remains in Effect for Mississippi

A burn ban remains in effect this morning. Due to much of the state's extremely dry conditions, Governor Phil Bryant issued a proclomation back on October 2nd, placing the entire state under a burn ban. Last month alone, wildland firefighters…

Cruisin' the Coast Events on Thursday, October 10

Registration and all Cruisin’ Venues are open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sites with bands: Bay St. Louis, Pass Christian, Gulfport Cruise Central, Edgewater Mall, D’Iberville/Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula 2020 Registration open noon-5 p.m. Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach…

Judge to hear case about Mississippi election process

Less than a month before we elect a new Governor of Mississippi, a federal judge will hear arguments Friday in a lawsuit challenging our state's process of electing leaders, something critics say is designed to thwart black political power. While…

What's New for Cruisin'? Director Woody Bailey Shares Rundown

Cruisin' the Coast organizers have put their plans into place, to accommodate the estimated 40,000 people expected to roll out to this year's events. It will be a familiar site as you cruise along highway 90 in Gulfport as vintage…

Crank Up for Cruisin' Monday!

Things are cranking up here throughout South Mississippi! It's day two of Cruisin' the Coast, and while it's still early for many of you, plenty of people are setting the stage and rolling out for today's long list of Cruisin'…

Secretary of State Candidates Ready for Thursday Debate

Five weeks from today, voters throughout the state will head to the polls to cast their ballots in the November 5th general election, and once the final tally is in, there will be a new Secretary of State, since current…

MDOT Warns: Keep an Eye Out for More Deer On State Roads

As the season slowly changes into Autumn, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is urging everyone driving in the state of Mississippi to keep an eye out for deer. According to MDOT, deer become more active and visible on our Mississippi…

Candidates for Governor Decide on Live Televised Debate Date

It's official. Democrat Jim Hood and republican Tate Reeves have agreed on at least one televised debate before they face off on the November 5 ballot to be Mississippi's next governor. Second-term republican Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves and fourth-term democratic…

Lt. Governor candidates face off in televised debate

After serving two terms as lieutenant governor, Tate Reeves will make his run for governor on Election Day this November. Democratic State Representative Jay Hughes and Republican Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann will run against each other for Reeves’ position.…