George Earl Stewart, 83 of Mendenhall, Mississippi

Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward MageeNews.com a small commission – at no extra cost to you. George Earl Stewart, 83 of Mendenhall, MS passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at the Magee …

Peggy Prestwood Bryan, 90 of Mendenhall, Mississippi

Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward MageeNews.com a small commission – at no extra cost to you. Peggy Prestwood Bryan, 90 of Mendenhall, MS passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025 at her …

Behind the blasts: How do we prepare each year for Fireworks on the Mississippi?

BATON ROUGE - Setting up for one of the biggest fireworks shows in the capital city takes an enormous amount of effort and time. This Independence Day, take a step behind the scenes with WBRZ's chairman, Richard Manship, and see how we set up each year …

JP's Fourth celebrations: Fireworks on the Mississippi

BATON ROUGE - It's the Fourth of July! This year, WBRZ's John Pastorek is sharing his favorite ways to celebrate Independence Day around the capital city.  Celebrating its 50th anniversary, it's WBRZ's Fireworks on the Mississippi! JP spoke …

First offer helps Mississippi State land 2026 safety Tomareo Johnson

Not long after receiving his first offer from Mississippi State, Pascagoula High School’s Tomareo Johnson noted of the significance of that offer. On Friday, the 2026 safety and On3 three-star prospect followed through with that first offer and committed …

HAPPENING FRIDAY: Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, Day 2

DOUBLE COMMITMENT! LSU LANDS Mississippi OL MONSTER & Future DB Star from Louisiana!

LSU just landed two key commitments that could shape the future of the program! We break down what the Tigers are getting in Bryson Cooley and Isaiah Washington Author: wtsp.com Published: 5:58 PM EDT July 4, 2025 Updated: 5:58 PM EDT July 4, 2025

Boat catches fire, sinks in Mississippi River in Marion County

HANNIBAL (WGEM) - A small pleasure boat exploded, caught fire and eventually sank in the Mississippi River shortly after 2 p.m. Friday. According to Palmyra Fire Chief Gary Crane, the boat’s owner was ready to launch near the River Cabins off County Road …

“Brain Drain” affecting Mississippi’s economy and workforce

Mississippi (WXXV)- Mississippi is losing many of its brightest young adults. They are chasing higher pay, better job prospects and opportunities they say they can’t find at home. It’s a long-running trend known as the “brain drain,” it’s taking a toll on …

In the Kitchen with Mississippi Mud's Cakes

Friday 12PM Tropical Update... Hurricane Hunters have left Biloxi and are flying into the disturbance east of Florida known as Invest 92L. This is likely to become a depression or storm. No direct impacts for us here in South MS, but areas near the …