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
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(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.
CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for January 19th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for January 19th are: 7-1-0. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Teacher pay raise bill advances in Mississippi Legislature
A proposal to increase Mississippi teachers pay is advancing at the state capitol. Senate Bill 2001 passed the Senate Appropriations Committee on Monday. The bill passed the education committee last week. It will go to the full…
Mississippi Lottery Corporation announces December transfer to the State
JACKSON, MISS--The Mississippi Lottery Corporation completed its December transfer of $9,828,078.61 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. This brings the total net proceeds for Fiscal Year 2021 to $51,453,200.15. The MLC year-to-date number…
Governor Reeves Names Mississippi Development Authority Leader
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced John Rounsaville as the leader of the Mississippi Development Authority. He has been serving as Interim Director of the MDA since May of 2020. Rounsaville was appointed by President Donald Trump to serve as State Director for USDA…
Win big with Powerball and Mega Millions jackpot
Lottery players have another chance to win big this week with dueling jackpots adding up to more than $1.5 billion. The Powerball jackpot has grown to $730 million and the Mega Millions jackpot has soared to an…
100,000 Mississippians receive first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
Governor Tate Reeves says more than 100,000 people in Mississippi have received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. The governor says there’s still a long way to go in vaccinating a state of three million, but…
Suspect and victim identified in fatal shooting in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) — The identities of a suspect and the victim in a fatal shooting in Moss Point have been released. On Monday, January 18, 2021, at 8:22PM, Moss Point Police Department Dispatch received a call of shooting…