News

Bill to close most of Mississippi Penitentiary at Parchman clears first hurdle in Legislature

After facing initial pushback, a proposal to close most of the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman passed its…

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Mother, child injured in Mississippi hit-and-run

A mother and child were struck by a motorist while trying to cross North Gloster Street Saturday night…

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Mississippi Skies: Severe weather possible Monday, Tuesday

We’re watching the possibility of severe weather Monday and Tuesday as we begin our wet week. According to…

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Officials: 1 dead, up to 12 injured in mass shooting at Mississippi nightclub

One person was killed, and several people were injured at a Mississippi nightclub just after midnight Sunday. WCBI…

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Lawmaker’s bill proposes closing 3 Mississippi universities. Which ones would be on chopping block?

A bill proposed in Mississippi would close three of the state’s eight public universities, but lawmakers in the…

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Man walking in Mississippi neighborhood killed after being struck by vehicle

A man was killed after being hit while walking in a Mississippi neighborhood Saturday night. According to the…

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19-year-old Mississippi man arrested in connection with fake check

A 19-year-old Mississippi man was arrested after reportedly trying to use a fake check. Oxford police report that…

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Train collides with vehicle after driver mistakes tracks for roadway

A train collided with a vehicle at a Mississippi railroad crossing Saturday night after the driver got the…

Education

Half price tuition offered by Mississippi community college

A popular tuition break implemented at East Mississippi Community College last year will return this summer. In-state students…

Education

Mississippi nursing program reports 100 percent passing rate

Hinds Community College’s three practical nursing programs together achieved a 100 percent passage rate on the 2023 NCLEX-PN…