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Missouri and Mississippi rivers on the rise; extreme heat in southern Missourui
The “mighty Mississippi” and the “mighty Missouri” are both on the rise. A flood warning is now in effect for the entire length of the Missouri River in the Show-Me State, from north of the Iowa border all the way to where it flows into the Mississippi River north of St. Louis. Flood warnings are also in effect for several tributaries of the Missouri.
Free fishing at Jeff Davis Lake July 4
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is excited to announce Thursday, July 4 is a “Free Fishing Day,” offering residents the opportunity to enjoy fishing without a license on any public water throughout the state. MDWFP encourages residents to take advantage of this opportunity and visit one of our 18 state lakes […] The post Free fishing at Jeff Davis Lake July 4 appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
NFL Legend Brett Favre Faces New Criticism After Development in Welfare Fraud Scandal
NFL legend Brett Favre is facing renewed criticism for his role in a welfare fraud scandal in Mississippi that could soon land a pair of journalists in jail. Reporter Anna Wolfe and editor Adam Ganucheau uncovered a scandal around the state's spending of welfare funds, which included $1.1 million ...
Hosemann: Study confirms PERS ’13th check’ for Mississippi retirees protected
An analysis paid for by the Legislature reaffirms the position that the yearly cost of living adjustment — often referred to as the 13th check — that retirees in the state pension system receive cannot be reduced or taken away, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann said. Hosemann’s office refused...
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 […]
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.
Former state Senator Brad Carter dies
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The funeral for former state Sen. Brad Carter will be Friday, July 12, at 11:30 a.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home North. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 11, from 5-7 p.m. and July 12, 10:30 until service time. Carter, 87, died July 1...
Judge points to Supreme Court’s Chevron overruling in decision to unravel transgender healthcare regulations
A federal judge ruled that the Supreme Court’s overturning of the Chevron doctrine means the Biden administration’s latest interpretation of Title IX cannot require Mississippi healthcare providers to perform transgender-related services. In April, the Department of Health and Human Services released regulations that penalize healthcare providers for discriminating against those seeking care on the basis of […]
Mississippi judges order legislative maps to be redrawn
A federal court has ordered Mississippi to redraw parts of its legislative map on the grounds that the current Republican-drawn one discriminates against black voters. In a 119-page decision released Tuesday, a three-judge panel ordered the state to redraw two new black-majority Senate districts and one new black-majority House district. The Senate districts would be […]
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 […]
Mississippi disability advocate fundraises for others, national pageant
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Columbus native Mercetia Jenkins seeks to win a national beauty pageant in August and make a difference in the lives and attitudes toward disabled Mississippians. The annual Ms. Wheelchair Mississippi competition selects the state’s most accomplished and articulate spokeswoman for people with disabilities. Jenkins became the titleholder in February. The Ms. […]
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