Mississippi

Elvis and the Gulf Hills Hotel

Today marks the 42nd anniversary of the King of Rock N Roll’s death, but one historic hotel is still celebrating his memory. Elvis Presley was a frequent guest at the Gulf Hills Hotel in Ocean Springs from the summers of…

Largest ICE worksite raid in U.S. history in Jackson

The largest single-state worksite raid in our nation’s history uncovered nearly 700 illegal aliens right here in Mississippi. Homeland Security and the Southern District’s U.S. Attorney’s Office issued search warrants for seven sites across the state. Authorities say about 600…

The lottery is making its way to Mississippi

By the end of this year, Mississippi will throw its hat into the lottery game. According to the Mississippi Lottery Corporation, December 1st is the expected date to start offering lottery scratch-off tickets. Retailers interested in selling lottery tickets, including…

Mississippi's June Employment Rate Numbers are In

According to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, Mississippi’s unemployment rate in June 2019 was 5.0%, unchanged over the month from May 2019. The June 2019 rate is three-tenths of a percentage point higher than a year ago in June 2018,…

Vibrios: Focus of Upcoming Summer Lecture Series

So far, the Coast is clear here in South Mississippi when it comes to vibrio-infested waters, but years ago there were several cases reported by locals and visitors on the Coast who said they contracted the flesh-eating bacteria after coming…

Mississippi tops list of 'Worst Drivers in America'

For the second year in a row, Mississippi tops a nationwide study. Mississippi is laying claim to the title of the state with the worst drivers in America. This is according to a study and statistics gathered by the group…