Auditor finds TANF pays full grants to half-empty childcare programs
JACKSON, Miss. — A new audit by the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor found that millions in Temporary Assistance
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Mississippi DOT urges motorists to drive safely
The Mississippi Department of Transportation urged motorists on its Facebook page to “please drive safe” if they must travel, reminding
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Lori Hill joins Fitch human trafficking summit Feb. 6
Statewide Human Trafficking Coordinator Lori Hill will participate as a panelist at Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s Human Trafficking Awareness Summit
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Gulfport man arrested on aggravated DUI after fatal Highway 49 crash
Gulfport, Mississippi — The Gulfport Police Department arrested 39-year-old Kymanni King of Gulfport on Jan. 27, 2026, charging him with
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Lowndes County sheriff urges caution during black ice
Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office urged drivers to exercise extreme caution during cold-weather events, saying black ice poses a serious hazard
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Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers marks 40 years
WLOX reporter Noah Nobles highlighted Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers’ 40th anniversary in a video that details the nonprofit’s partnership with
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Local cafe hosts session to separate human trafficking facts from myths
Organizers are inviting community members to learn what human trafficking is — and what it is not — at a
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Sun melts ice on some Southaven roadways; many streets remain icy
Sun is melting ice on some roadways in Southaven, but many streets remain icy, a Facebook post said. The post
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Facebook post warns motorists of icy roads after Mississippi freeze
A Facebook post warned motorists in parts of Mississippi to exercise caution on roads this morning after “brutally low” temperatures
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Entergy Mississippi says restoration may take days for some areas
Entergy Mississippi said in a Facebook post that restoration of electric service is expected to take multiple days for some
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