By JAY REEVES The Justice Department is continuing its investigation into the killing of Emmett Till, the Black teenager whose slaying 65 years ago in Mississippi sparked outrage and illustrated the brutality of racism in the segregated South. The department’s…
The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday, January 22, just increased to an estimated annuity jackpot of $1 billion, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced. The new cash value is now estimated at $739.6 million. If won, it would be the 2nd-largest jackpot…
State Auditor Shad White announced his office returned nearly $500,000 to taxpayers across Mississippi after previous investigations showed public funds were stolen or misused. Amounts were returned from cases involving the City of Columbus after former Chief…
Mississippi is receiving more than $22.7 million in federal funds to offset costs to repair and build federal roadways in the state that were damaged by storms and flooding earlier this year. Among the five Federal Highway Administration awards is…
The Mississippi Development Authority is taking project applications for the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. Applications can be found online at mississippi.org/gcrf. The deadline for submissions is 11:59 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28. Representatives from MDA, as well as members of the…
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced Tuesday that four scratch-off games will end on July 31. The four games that are ending are: Game #2 – Happy Holidays Y’ALL Game #5 – Fast 50’s Game #6 – Money Bags Game #9…
A Biloxi man is accused of holding a victim at knifepoint, threatening the suspect and using it to take property. Biloxi Police on Thursday arrested Louis Wayne McFall, 33, of Biloxi on charges of armed robbery, felony taking of a…
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation on Monday completed its April transfer of $9,709,843.36 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. This brings the total amount deposited to the state to more than $47.2 million since…
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation on Friday made the March transfer of $9,942,264 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the state treasury. This brings the total amount deposited to the state to more than $37.5 million since launch…
WASHINGTON (WXXV) — The U.S Senate unanimously passed a $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package late Wednesday night. The 880-page measure is the largest economic relief bill in U.S. history. The economic rescue package includes sending checks directly to people across…
You may have to do a double take the next time you get some change. The Federal Reserve is launching five brand new quarters each featuring a different design on the back, honoring a different national park or historic site.…
Attorney General and Democratic candidate for governor Jim Hood delivered a check for more than $36 million to the Mississippi general fund that includes settlement money recently collected through consumer protection cases. Hood recommended the money be spent on quality…
It’s an exciting day to be a new teacher in the Harrison County School District. Today during orientation, teachers new to the district were surprised with a $250 gift card, thanks to a generous donation from the late Darrell Saucier.…
A new year can mean the perfect time to get your finances in order. Many people make it their New Year’s resolution to handle their money better. News 25 spoke with Edward Jones financial advisor Wendy Roper about things to…
More than one hundred South Mississippians poured into a meeting Wednesday to get an update on the status of the $750 million in settlement money from the BP oil spill. News 25’s Toni Miles takes us to that gathering at…
A storm could stir up a financial crisis at any time of the year. Helping homeowners stay prepared for a natural disaster, First Federal Bank representatives hosted a luncheon focused on catastrophe savings in Pascagoula today. Local tax advisers and…
Biloxi City Council discussed and agreed to intensify efforts to recoup $606,000 from the state and filed documents in Harrison County Chancery Court that show the actions in transferring the funds were unconstitutional. The money is supposed to be shared…
Elise Imbert asked Santa for money this year but not for herself. She wanted to help local kids and animals in need. Today she donated 500 dollars to Tired Dog Rescue a nonprofit out of Gulfport. The Imbert family met…
The state of Mississippi is set to receive 750 million dollars over the next 15 years from the BP Oil Disaster and you can tell your lawmakers exactly how you want them to spend the Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster Money.…
Residents of Diamondhead have a lot to look forward to over the next several years. City officials were able to secure $1.7 million in grants for multiple city projects. The city match for these projects is estimated at $600,000 for…
Salaried workers who make up to $47,476 will automatically qualify for overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours a week. CNNMoney's Christine Romans explains the new rule, which will go into effect on Dec. 1, 2016.
State lawmakers now face a $56.8 million challenge after a staff error over-projected the state budget. News 25’s Kristen Durand asked Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves about the shortfall. A $56.8 million mistake now looms over the state Legislature, a mistake…
The City of Biloxi’s general fund is now more than $100,000 higher, thanks to the city auction over the weekend. Over 500 surplus, stolen and seized items from vehicles, jewelry, tools, bikes and more were auctioned off. Around 200 people…
Mississippi legislative leaders say they overestimated how much money the state could collect during the coming budget year, a nearly $60 million shortfall to be exact. News 25’s Shelby Myers has more. In a statement, Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves and…