Branches of AmeriCorps Mississippi volunteer amid DOGE cuts

AmeriCorps Mississippi and the Mississippi Food Network spent Tuesday morning packing food boxes for senior citizens and children."It's days like today where we are saying, you know what? Our programs may have been terminated, but we still serve,…

Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center in Gautier one step closer to construction

GAUTIER, Miss. (WLOX) - The Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center, to be located just down the road from The Sound Amphitheater, is one step closer to construction. Last week, Gautier City Council awarded the construction contract to Dan …

AccuWeather forecast calls for hot summer, severe storms in Mississippi

Mississippi's summer forecast predicts higher than average temperatures and a risk of severe storms, including derechos and hurricanes. The state is expected to avoid drought conditions, unlike other parts of the U.S., but the ENSO-neutral weather …

Who ended season No. 1 in final Mississippi high school baseball Super 25 rankings?

Special session underway for Mississippi legislators to approve budget

A special session is underway in Jackson. Gov. Tate Reeves called the special session, which he said is needed to finalize a budget for the 2026 fiscal year. He said every item on the agenda is specific to funding the state government while keeping …

Can your kids stay home alone in Mississippi? What parents need to know for summer break

Mississippi has no legal age limit for leaving children home alone, leaving the decision to parental judgment. While some states allow children as young as six to be left unsupervised, experts recommend 12-13 as the minimum age. Parents should consider …

Lake effect sun: Michigan has the sunniest summer spot east of the Mississippi River 

Sunshine seeking Michiganders don’t have to go far to complete their summertime quests. The state is home to the sunniest summer spot east of the Mississippi River. We’re calling it lake effect sun. During the summer months, the Keweenaw Peninsula – a …

Justin Parker previews Mississippi State baseball in NCAA tournament

Sprint Mart to Open Rebuilt Mississippi Site

Sprint Mart has shared progress on its rebuilt travel center in Fulton, Miss. The previous location, situated just off of Highway 22, was officially demolished on May 19, revealing the brand-new facility that was under construction behind the old store. …

One-time Mississippi State commit sets three, maybe four official visits

Tupelo (Miss.) High three-star cornerback Iverson McCoy committed to Mississippi State back on June 24, 2024. However, this past week on May 22, the 6-1, 180-pounder took to social media and shook up his recruiting process. "I would like to announce …