MDOT projects in South Mississippi making ‘steady progress’

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) Southern District Transportation Commissioner Charles Busby updated several road projects underway across South Mississippi, including widening I-10 and Highway 49. “As we approach the …

In-Person Absentee Voting Deadline for Mississippi’s Municipal Primary Runoffs is April 19

The last day to vote in-person absentee in Mississippi’s municipal primary runoff elections is Saturday, April 19, the Mississippi Secretary of State office says. Municipal Clerk’s Offices around the state will be open from 8:00 a.m. until noon. After that …

Mississippi Will Phase Out the State Income Tax. Why Can't Other States Do the Same?.

By some measurements, Mississippi is one of the poorest states in the nation. It's not that there isn't wealth in the state; Mississippi is a major agricultural state, holding the number one spot in the nation for catfish production and ranking …

Louisiana Boosts Flood Prep as Mississippi River Rises Toward Cre

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) — As water levels continue to rise along the Mississippi River, multiple Louisiana communities are ramping up flood prevention efforts to reduce the risk of damage in vulnerable areas. On April 14, the Mississippi River at the …

Mississippi State men’s tennis continues surge, finishes second in SEC

Mississippi State extended its winning streak to seven straight matches to close out the regular season, defeating Ole Miss 5-2 and Alabama 4-3 on the road to finish in second place in the Southeastern Conference standings. On Friday evening in Oxford, the …

Former Mississippi State star Tolu Smith makes NBA debut with Pistons

On the final day of the regular season Sunday, former Mississippi State star post player Tolu Smith made his NBA debut for the Detroit Pistons, scoring 14 points and grabbing eight rebounds in 22 minutes of an overtime loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Smith …

Mississippi Day Tripping

With no more ice storms in the forecast, and summer vacation still out of reach, a weekend day trip might be just the ticket to clear your head but not your wallet. When we’re looking for a change of scenery, we often find ourselves steering toward the …

Vicksburg Prepares for Rising Mississippi River as Flooding Looms

VICKSBURG, Miss.–As the Mississippi River continues to rise it not only affects people on the upper Delta portions of the river, but also the lower. Monday the City of Vicksburg held a press conference to ensure people the city is doing what it can to help …

Delta Sigma Theta Hosts Panel on Economic Growth in the Mississippi Delta

MOUND BAYOU, Miss. — A local sorority chapter is hosting a panel discussion this month to address economic development challenges and opportunities in the Mississippi Delta. The Bolivar County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will …

Mississippi plans Trump, Musk protests on April 19: What to know