Zac Selmon talks Brian O'Connor as Mississippi State…

Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson, Mississippi, has been cleared to reopen by the State Fire Marshal after a year of renovations following an HVAC malfunction and mold discovery. Despite the clearance, a reopening date is yet to be determined as the building …

Huge study on Mississippi River's future paused due to lack of funding from Trump administration

A major federal study on the future of the lower Mississippi River examining effects in Louisiana and six other states has been paused due to a lack of guaranteed funding from the Trump administration, the Corps of Engineers said Friday. Separately, the …

Mississippi River – Looking forward, looking back

By Angie Hong Water Education Senior Specialist, East Metro Water Resource Education Program Once upon a time, the Mississippi River flowed wild and free, with waterfalls and braided channels. The river was home to an amazing assortment of fish, freshwater …

Mississippi State baseball, Brian O'Connor land 4 players from transfer portal 

Mississippi Choctaw Candidate Questionnaire: Betty Allen, Standing Pine Tribal Council Candidate

The Mississippi Free Press sent the following questionnaire to Choctaw Tribal Council candidate Betty Allen, who is running to represent the Standing Pine Community in Leake County. We present her responses with no edits. Other candidates can respond to …

Mississippi Choctaws to Elect Tribal Council Representatives on Tuesday, June 10

Members of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians will vote on Tuesday, June 10, to elect members of the Choctaw Tribal Council to represent six communities located in the east-central part of the state. Voters will also decide on a referendum issue of …

Mississippi Choctaw Candidate Questionnaire: Rosa Kanagy, Crystal Ridge Tribal Council Candidate

The Mississippi Free Press sent the following questionnaire to Choctaw Tribal Council candidate Rosa Kanagy, who is running for a seat representing the Crystal Ridge Community in Winston County. We present her responses with only light edits. Other …

SCAM ALERT: Mississippi Department of Public Safety warns residents about popular scam

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is warning Mississippians about a popular scam going around. MDPS says the scam consists of a call or text to residents, saying they must pay a fine or their license will be revoked and…

MONDAY: Mississippi’s first Buc-ee’s holding grand opening June 9

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - The long wait is almost over! The first-ever Buc-ee’s in Mississippi will open Monday, June 9. Doors to the beloved convenience store will open at 6 a.m. The megasite off I-10 and Menge Avenue includes more than 100 gas …

Cruise along Mississippi River is an opportunity to see bald eagles up close

By John Lauritsen Click here for updates on this story     WINONA, Minnesota (WCCO) — A National Eagle Center riverboat cruise will get you up close and personal with the country’s national bird. “This is pretty much as good as it gets when it comes to …