Curious Mississippi: How does the state budget work?

Mississippi is likely to meet its $7 billion budget for the current fiscal year. Recent downward trends in state revenue may result in the state collecting less than the estimated $7.6 billion. Surplus funds from previous years have been used for debt …

Mississippi man told Slidell Police 'You'll never find it' —Then They Did

The suspect, identified as 39-year-old Corey Griffin of Vicksburg, Mississippi, told detectives "You'll never find it," after his arrest. Since the shooting, officers had been working to locate the weapon. The suspect, identified as 39-year- …

Photos: No Kings Day Protests in Tupelo, Mississippi

About 350 people showed up to speak up against the Trump administration and its policies on immigration, executive power, LGBTQ+ rights and more in Tupelo, Mississippi, as part of the nationwide No Kings Day protests on Saturday, June 14. Here are some of …

Mississippi State, Ole Miss women's basketball to play once in 2025-26 season

These Are the Grandest Casinos in Mississippi

Mississippi legalized gambling in 1990, and today it features many fine and upscale casinos. While several of the grand casinos mostly target high-rollers, there are also smaller casinos for casual players, as well as designated apps for sheer convenience, …

Mississippi DMVs closed on Wednesday for training and maintenance

JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) — The Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced temporary closures of all DMV locations on June 18 for training and maintenance work. Mississippians will still be able to access online services at dps.ms.gov. The offices will …

Longest-serving Christian Studies faculty member at Mississippi College announces his retirement

Dr. Roger Greene has retired from the Department of Christian Studies after spending parts of six decades as a faculty member at Mississippi College. While interviewing to become an associate professor of religion at Mississippi College, Roger Greene was …

Bobby Harrison: Mississippi recognizes Confederate Memorial Day, but some cities and counties instead celebrate ...

Mississippians who are uncomfortable with the state recognizing Confederate Memorial Day as a holiday have options. The state’s about 300 municipalities and 82 counties do not have to recognize the holiday. They can replace it with another holiday, such as …

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Mississippi Nailbenders come to Lawrence County, Kentucky to build local church

If you have traveled US 23 from Paintsville to Louisa since May, you have witnessed the miraculous efforts of the Mississippi Nailbenders, Inc.as they build a new church for Meades Branch Freewill Baptist Church. On April 6, the last service was held in …