Drainage problem or coastal reality? Pascagoula flooding raises familiar question

Mississippi lawmakers weigh sweeping youth court overhaul after confidentiality lapse

The legislation comes after a provision allow youth court records to be shared with parents, attorneys, Child Protective Services and others involved in cases expired July 1.

Lamar County plan outline projects to strengthen disaster preparedness

Officials said the plan serves as a roadmap for identifying hazards and prioritizing projects that can better protect residents before disasters occur. 

Petition seeks Greene County vote on retail liquor sales

Organizers began collecting signatures in early June and hope to gather the 1,500 signatures needed to qualify the measure for a vote in November.

Lifting Up Mississippi: Starkville couple prays across the state, one county seat at a time

The husband and wife duo began visiting county seats in April 2025 as part of what they call the Mississippi Jesus Banner Project.

Neighbors in need spur Stone County pair into flood rescues

Davenport, 25, and Graham, 22, both grew up in Stone County and said they felt compelled to help as the floodwaters rose.