Local News

The MS LIFT Resource & Referral Network at MSU Extension in Ridgeland officially opened, aiming to support local families and providers.

The Michigan Department of Transportation is hiring a Deputy Director to oversee its Asset Management Division in Jackson. The role focuses on managing the agency’s fixed assets throughout their lifecycle.

The southbound entrance ramp at I-55 and SR 570/Veterans Boulevard in Pike County will be closed over the weekend for construction work, officials say.

The university expresses gratitude as volunteers and donors assist in storm recovery efforts amid pending water test results.

A local office releases its annual StoryMap highlighting significant weather events and community support across the Mid-South in 2025.

Eighteen years after a devastating tornado outbreak, residents reflect on the event that changed many lives in the Mid-South.

Tupelo officials have prohibited the sale and use of Kratom following new state restrictions on the herbal supplement.

State-maintained roads and bridges in Benton and Marshall counties remain icy as of 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Authorities urge caution and recommend checking live conditions before traveling.

A local partnership is providing essentials, hot meals, and a warming station in Tippah County today. Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The university posted photos showing crews drying and restoring campus facilities after recent work. Staff expressed gratitude for the team’s efforts.