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Unemployment Rate Remains at Historic Low in Mississippi

Friday, April 20 by Caston Countz

Mississippi’s unemployment rate in March 2018 was 4.5%, tying the rate last month in February as the lowest level of unemployment ever recorded in Mississippi. The March rate is eight-tenths of a percentage point lower than a year ago in March 2017, when the rate... Read More.

Boil Water Notice for Popetown

Thursday, April 19 by Caston Countz

A boil water notice has been issued for all of Popetown from Lafayette St. that lost water pressure Thursday, April 19th. This is until further notice.

Where are the closed bridges in Mississippi?

Wednesday, April 18 by Caston Countz

Have you wondered where are all of the bridges that have been closed in Mississippi? Mississippi.org has issued an interactive map showing the 542 bridges in the state that has been closed as of April 1st. In just the past week over 100 have... Read More.

Top School Districts in Mississippi announced for 2018

Monday, April 16 by Caston Countz

Backgroundchecks.org announces their ranking of the Top School Districts in Mississippi for 2018. The top five districts are: Madison County School District, Clinton Public School District, Pontotoc City Schools, Enterprise School District, and Lamar County School District. For more information and the full ranking:... Read More.

Severe Weather Outlook for tonight and Saturday

Friday, April 13 by Caston Countz

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, northeast Mississippi, south central Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Limited TIMING...Today SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Enhanced TIMING...Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Tonight Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph with occasional gusts to 30 mph are expected this afternoon and evening. Severe storms capable of damaging... Read More.

MDWFP and MSU to Host Pond Management Workshop in Harrison County

Thursday, April 12 by Caston Countz

BILOXI -The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Fisheries Bureau and the Mississippi State University Extension Service are hosting a pond management workshop in Harrison County. The workshop will be held in the MSU Coastal Research and Extension Center located at 1815... Read More.

Gov. Bryant Sets Special Election Date for House District 77

Thursday, April 12 by Caston Countz

JACKSON – Gov. Phil Bryant has set July 10, 2018, as the special election date for House District 77. The seat recently became vacant when Gov. Bryant appointed former Rep. Andy Gipson commissioner of agriculture and commerce. The qualifying deadline is May 21. If no candidate... Read More.

Severe Weather Threat For Friday Night into Saturday Morning

Friday, April 6 by Caston Countz

Lauderdale-Jasper-Clarke-Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis- Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest- 418 AM CDT Fri Apr 6 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of east central Mississippi, south central Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Late this afternoon through tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Late this afternoon through tonight Severe thunderstorms will be possible late this afternoon into tonight as a... Read More.