Mississippi ranked 16th for education, according to national report

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - A new report ranks K-12 education in Mississippi as 16th in the nation, the state’s highest ranking ever. “Mississippi’s momentum in education is the result of strong policies and dedicated, effective educators,” said State …

Mississippi receives highest education ranking ever, according to national report

It’s another warm, muggy day! Scattered showers and storms will develop this afternoon and evening. While the severe weather risk is low, strong wind gusts and hail will be possible within some of these storms. Any additional heavy rain could lead to more …

Mississippi Amidst Crypto Revolution: Where Practice Meets Caution

The crypto market in Mississippi might be going through a revolution of its own, but investors still need to be cautious when buying, selling, or trading these digital assets. Being aware of the potential drawbacks of crypto is just as important as …

Buc-ee's focuses on the details for its customers in Mississippi

BEAVER FEVER: A first look inside the grand opening of Mississippi's first Buc-ee's

Civil rights groups, education advocates sue Mississippi education boards over anti-DEI laws

Civil rights groups and education advocates are challenging Mississippi's DEI policies in federal court. Plaintiffs argue the anti-DEI legislation violates First and Fourteenth Amendment rights. The lawsuit claims the policies will restrict discussions …

Headed to Buc-ee's in Mississippi? Here are 6 of our favorite snacks you should try.

The first Buc-ee's in Mississippi opened on Monday, and it was already hopping with beaver fanatics and new people checking the gas station chain out for the first time. While it is a chain known for having plenty of gas station pumps and pristine …

Former Grambling State basketball player Cameron Woodall dies in Mississippi ATV accident

Former Grambling State basketball player Cameron Woodall died in an ATV accident Saturday in Mississippi, authorities confirmed to the Clarion Ledger. Woodall, who appeared in 11 games for Grambling State during the 2020-21 season, also played at Copiah- …

Mississippi Highway Patrol to continue monitoring Buc-ee’s traffic over several days

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- With so many people hoping to get their Buc-ee’s fix, a big concern with Monday’s grand opening was how traffic in the area could impact Menge Avenue and I-10. Though there were no major traffic jams on Monday, the …

After 8 decades, a huge flood-control project in Mississippi may finally get built

In 2019, an unrelenting flood swamped more than half a million acres in the Mississippi Delta’s Yazoo Backwater. It destroyed nearly 700 homes, wiped out an entire planting season for some farms and took more than six months to recede. People like Victoria …