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Mississippi recreational Red Snapper season to close soon: Department of Marine Resources
BILOXI, Miss. (WKRG) — The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced the recreational Red Snapper season is closing soon. According to a news release from MDMR, recreational Red Snapper season will close on Sunday, July 7, at 11:59 p.m. Once the season ends, “no Red Snapper shall be landed or possessed in Mississippi state territorial […]
Where is it unsafe to fish in Mississippi?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Catching a 60-pound catfish on Independence Day is the dream for most, but eating the fish from some waters in the state could be a nightmare for your health. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) asserts that consuming fish from certain waters could make you sick. Health advisories spanning decades reveal […]
From Roe to Dobbs and Beyond: The last clinic in Mississippi
Quality Journalism for Critical Times This is the third in a four-part series Not a single employee of the New Woman All Women Clinic in Birmingham quit after it was bombed in 1998. It would always be the abortion clinic that got bombed — the place where security guard and police officer Robert Sanderson died, and head nurse Emily Lyons […] The post From Roe to Dobbs and Beyond: The last clinic in Mississippi appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Former commissioner Bill Cossar honored in resolution
JACKSON — Bill Cossar oversaw his last meeting as chairman of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks commission on June 19. At the time, it was unknown if he would be reappointed to the commission. Gov. Tate Reeves opted to appoint Colin Maloney to replace Cossar at the end of June. Cossar was […] The post Former commissioner Bill Cossar honored in resolution appeared first on Daily Leader.
Local Miss Hospitality titleholders prepare for state competition
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - It’s time for the annual Mississippi’s Miss Hospitality competition and three young ladies are preparing to represent our area. This year Kaity Quinn is representing Meridian, Michaela McDonald is representing Lauderdale County and Laura Kate Robinson is representing Clarke County. Ladies from across the...
Mississippi 2nd Chance players win more than $500,000
JACKSON, Miss (WJTV) – Scratch-off tickets that started as non-winners turned into $540,000 for six players in the Mississippi Lottery’s July 2, 2024, 2nd Chance promotional drawing! The 2nd Chance promotional drawing included six eligible scratch-off games. Winners will be contacted in the next week via a certified letter: Players can continue to enter non-winning tickets at […]
Photo Gallery: Environmental coverage across Mississippi
As photojournalists, we travel across the state, capturing moments that resonate beyond pixels and frames. From the Delta to the Gulf Coast, we bear witness to the environmental issues shaping the lives of Mississippians firsthand. These images document the impact of climate change, pollution, and natural disasters on local communities. Traveling to the heart of these stories is integral to Mississippi Today’s commitment to honest and impactful reporting, ensuring that the voices and experiences of those affected are vividly portrayed.
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