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Mississippi has the highest animal shelter euthanasia rate in the nation — 18.3%, compared with a national average of about 5%.
A combination of frost, drought and heavy rainfall has damaged blueberry crops in Pearl River County, leaving some farmers with one of their worst harvest seasons in years.
The Poplarville School District is shifting from a fully appointed board to a fully elected board beginning July 1.
The Health One multipurpose medical facility is expected to include about 9,800 square feet of medical and commercial space.
In Pearl River, Jackson, Forrest, George and Stone counties, local officials said the money will support projects including emergency facilities and infrastructure upgrades.
Picayune's Shay Park introduces the Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial, a collaborative community art project providing a heartfelt space for residents to honor and grieve their beloved deceased pets.
Navy veteran John “Dr. G” Gardner expands his Carriere specialty food business with a new indoor coffee and beignets cafe, featuring unique airplane-themed decor and family recipes.
Kids Markets seeks to expand into Mississippi, offering children ages 5-17 unique opportunities to build confidence, money management, and communication skills through their own pop-up business ventures.
The idea gained urgency after a father and daughter were killed during a Facebook Marketplace exchange.
The bill is designed to address gaps in the state’s workforce by helping adults complete certificates or associate degrees aligned with Mississippi’s priority occupations.
Widespread opposition from farmers, hunters and landowners likely halted House Bill 828, the Mississippi Fair Chase Act, over concerns it would restrict hunting, depredation protections and property rights.
Leaders across southeast Mississippi outline their priorities for the 2026 legislative session, highlighting shared challenges facing local governments.
Small towns in Pearl River County face mounting costs and infrastructure strain as lawmakers prepare for the 2026 session.
Despite federal promises, no progress has been made on rebuilding Poplarville’s main post office. Locals say postal workers are sorting mail outdoors, raising concerns over safety and working conditions.
Mississippi's FEMA-funded grant lottery offers up to $3,500 for safe rooms, but rural residents say upfront costs, contractor requirements, and access limit participation.
Pearl River County is building a new industrial park that officials say could transform the local economy and create long-term job opportunities for residents.
After nearly four years of operating out of a temporary mobile unit, the Poplarville Post Office is getting a new, permanent location. The new facility is expected to open in April 2026.
Rural water customers are frustrated with limited oversight of nonprofit, member-owned systems — which serve about 1.6 million Mississippians. There had been 471 rural water association complaints statewide since Jan. 1, 2024 — including 187 in the Southern District.