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California remains the state with the most expensive gas per gallon, at an average of $5.057.

Mississippi News

August 4, 2023 Bob Bakken

Supersized Mega Millions jackpot an estimated $1.35 billion

If a player wins Friday’s jackpot, it will be the second-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history.

DeSoto County Mississippi News

August 4, 2023 Bob Bakken

Apelah seeks Mississippi foster families for special needs children

More than 4,000 Mississippi children are living in foster care or are currently in need of placement with foster-care families.

Mississippi News National News

August 4, 2023 Bob Bakken

Nationwide emergency alert test to be held in October

The purpose of the test is to ensure that the systems continue to be effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level.

Mississippi News

August 3, 2023 Bob Bakken

State ranks second for prime working-age employment gains since 2020

In June 2023, Mississippi’s unemployment rate hit an all-time low for the fourth month in a row.

Lee County Mississippi News

August 3, 2023 Bob Bakken

Dispensary owner charged with controlled substance sale, possession

This outcome resulted from a collaborative month-long investigation involving the Mississippi ABC, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Saltillo Police Department, and North Mississippi Narcotics Unit.

Mississippi News

August 2, 2023 Bob Bakken

Gipson: The time is now to strengthen Mississippi’s Food Supply Chain

The Mississippi S.A.F.E. Plan is a generational plan to rebuild Mississippi’s agriculture and food supply chain infrastructure to strengthen our food security.