Anglers gather for 77th Mississippi Deep Fishing Rodeo

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Thursday marks the start of the Mississippi Deep Fishing Rodeo in Gulfport. 77 years in the making, the rodeo reels in only the best fishermen. The four-day competition takes place ever year during the week of Independence Day. …

Governor Reeves Highlights Mississippi’s Record Revenue

MISSISSIPPI - Conservative policies are paying off as state enters 2026 with strong momentum. Magnolia Tribune reports Governor Tate Reeves says Mississippi is in the best financial shape in its history as the new fiscal year begins. The state brought in …

Mississippi Congressman Warns of Hospital Closures After Trump’s Bill Passes

BRANDON, Miss. and WASHINGTON, D.C.— The hot sun beat down on the pavement in the parking lot of U.S. House Rep. Michael Guest’s office in Brandon, Mississippi, as about 20 protesters gathered on Thursday to encourage the congressman to vote against …

Mississippi Street Preacher’s Free Speech Case Heads to US Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court said Thursday it will consider whether to revive a lawsuit from Gabriel Olivier, a man barred from evangelizing outside a small-town Mississippi amphitheater after authorities say he shouted insults at people …

Electronic filing completed statewide for Mississippi courts

Published 4:12 pm Thursday, July 3, 2025 Mississippi courts marked a milestone on June 30 with the completion of the statewide electronic filing and case management system.   Mississippi Electronic Courts, MEC, is now operating in all 82 Circuit Courts and …

Mississippi, Alabama congressmen react to the passage of president’s massive bill

Recent University of Mississippi graduate from Jonesboro aims to break barriers, build bands

Oxford, MS — (Contributed) — July 3, 2025 — Sydney Rush attended band tryouts on a whim in sixth grade. The Jonesboro native didn’t come from a musical family, but her best friend encouraged her to join the band. That decision set her on a path that would …

Sam Purcell's contract extended as Mississippi State women's basketball coach

Mississippi film academy for HS students has strong Florida State ties

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Beneath a scorching summer sun, a group of high school students was hard at work. The latest crop of participants in the Mississippi Delta Film Academy was filming shots of Drew, Mississippi - the backdrop of this year’s …

Invasive carp pose Mississippi River threat