MDWFP asking for help in finding infected deer.

JACKSON – In 2013, a non-permitted high-fenced enclosure was discovered by MDWFP law enforcement southwest of Hattiesburg in Lamar County. An extensive investigation by MDWFP and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service revealed that animals within this enclosure had been transported from Texas facilities... Read More.

Potential for Severe Weather Tonight

Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Jackson MS 410 AM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018 MSZ064>066-072>074-040915- Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest- 410 AM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Tonight Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, hail up... Read More.

MDOT infrastructure projects underway in Southwest Mississippi

MCCOMB, MISS.--The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced the following update on highway projects in Southwest Mississippi. “A number of important safety and infrastructure improvement projects are underway in District 7,” said Commissioner Tom King, Southern Transportation District. “These projects will improve safety, efficiency and... Read More.

Volunteers Needed at Columbia Animal Shelter

Due to short staffing, the Columbia Animal Shelter is asking the public for volunteers to help with kennel cleaning each morning. If you can help any morning beginning at 8:30 from Monday-Saturday, especially on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays when they do deeper cleaning, please... Read More.

Mississippi Unemployment Numbers Out for February

For Second Month in a Row Unemployment Rate Falls to Historic Low and Number of Jobs Rises to Historic High.  This is the latest information announced today by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security.   Mississippi’s unemployment rate fell in February 2018 to 4.5%, which is... Read More.

Spring Fishing Forecast for Northwest Mississippi

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) fisheries biologists are optimistic about fishing on Arkabutla, Sardis, Enid, and Grenada Reservoirs in 2018. These are some of the best crappie fisheries in the nation, supporting about 1.5 million hours of fishing annually. According to MDWFP... Read More.

Columbia native serves aboard Navy warship in Norfolk

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Steve Watterworth, Navy Office of Community Outreach Photo by Dusty Good   NORFOLK, Va. -- A Columbia, Mississippi, native and Columbia High School graduate, is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason. Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Cavanaugh... Read More.