Mississippi Museums Commemorate 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

MISSISSIPPI - The two Mississippi museums are hosting an exhibit to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, highlighting the storm's impact on Mississippi and the role of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History in its …

Large Fossil Found in Mississippi

GREENVILLE—Scientists at Mississippi State University (MSU) are playing a key role in an exciting new discovery.  That discovery comes just in time for dinosaur and fossil week at the nature and learning center, where Zion Earles is helping children …

Mississippi’s agriculture and commerce commissioner announced campaign for governor

Child killed after crash on Mississippi highway, MHP says

QUITMAN COUNTY, Miss. - A child died and two other people were injured after a crash earlier this week on a highway in Quitman County, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP). MHP said it happened just after 2:30 p.m. Monday at Highway 6 and …

Study shows Mississippi pays the most for fast food. Is it worth it? 

Fast food prices have increased by an average of 47% over the past 10 years, impacting affordability across states. Mississippi residents allocate the highest percentage of their income to fast food, spending 0.47% of median monthly income on a burger, …

Who Mississippi State, Ole Miss basketball will play in ACC/SEC Challenge 

This story was updated to add new information. The matchups for Ole Miss and Mississippi State men's and women's basketball in the ACC/SEC Challenge for the 2025-26 season have been announced. The Ole Miss men will host Miami at SJB Pavilion on …

Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum offering summer camp

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- This summer, kids are taking flight at the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum Summer Camp. Students in grades six through 12 can dive into the world of aeronautics. From flight simulators and drones to 3D printing, robotics, and …

New Mississippi laws go into effect on July 1

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – July 1 may seem inconsequential for some, but it is a major day for change in Mississippi politics. This year, the day marks the start of a new term for many municipal officeholders. But each year in Mississippi, the first day of …

Governor Reeves Announces Launch of Mississippi AI Talent Accelerator Program, $9.1 Million in Grants

JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced the launch of the Mississippi AI Talent Accelerator Program (MAI-TAP). MAI-TAP is a new initiative that fosters the development of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and related technical …

Mississippi’s seafood labeling law takes effect July 1

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Legislature recently passed House Bill 602. Beginning July 1, 2025, all seafood and crawfish sold in Mississippi must be clearly labeled as either imported or domestic. Oversight and enforcement of the new labeling …