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Voice of the Bulldogs, Jim Ellis to Retire

Thursday, March 2 by Caston Countz

Learfield announced today that Mississippi State alum and veteran broadcaster Jim Ellis will be retiring from calling football and men’s basketball at the conclusion of the 2017 basketball season. Ellis, an integral member of the Bulldogs’ broadcast team for nearly 40 years, will... Read More.

The Band Perry to Headline First Mississippi Bicentennial Concert

Thursday, February 16 by Caston Countz

JACKSON – GRAMMY Award® winners and Mississippi natives The Band Perry will headline the Governor’s Concert for the Mississippi Bicentennial Celebration South. The free event kicks off celebrations around the state during 2017. “We are honored to celebrate the 200th anniversary of statehood with world-renowned... Read More.

Potential Severe Weather in the Pine Belt Today

Tuesday, February 7 by Caston Countz

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS, NORTHEAST LOUISIANA, CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI, NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI, SOUTH CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI, AND WEST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI. .DAY ONE...TONIGHT AND TUESDAY TORNADOES THREAT...LIMITED TIMING...TUESDAY SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...LIMITED TIMING...TUESDAY THERE IS A LIMITED THREAT FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WITH TORNADOES POSSIBLE DURING THE DAYTIME TUESDAY. UP TO GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL AND DAMAGING WIND... Read More.

Western Union Admits Anti-Money Laundering and Consumer Fraud Violations

Wednesday, February 1 by Caston Countz

Attorney General Jim Hood announced Tuesday that popular money-transfer service Western Union will implement a comprehensive anti-fraud program in response to widespread claims of consumer fraud by third parties who use the service in their criminal schemes. As part of a settlement with Mississippi and... Read More.

Marshall Fisher named Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner

Monday, January 30 by Caston Countz

JACKSON—Governor Phil Bryant has named Marshall L. Fisher as Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS). Fisher replaces Albert Santa Cruz, who is retiring on January 31, 2017, after 43 years of service to the state. Fisher will vacate his position as... Read More.

Athletic Director Named at Southern Miss

Tuesday, January 24 by Caston Countz

Tennessee executive senior associate athletic director Jon Gilbert has accepted the AD at Southern Miss, it was announced Tuesday. Gilbert was officially introduced at a news conference Tuesday. He has been Dave Hart's No. 2 man at Tennessee since coming to Knoxville with Hart in... Read More.

Winter Weather Advisory for this afternoon and evening.

Friday, January 6 by Caston Countz

...WINTRY MIX OF PRECIPITATION EXPECTED TODAY... MSZ063>066-072>074-061815- /O.CON.KJAN.WW.Y.0001.170106T1800Z-170107T0600Z/ LAWRENCE-JEFFERSON DAVIS-COVINGTON-JONES-MARION-LAMAR-FORREST- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MONTICELLO...NEW HEBRON...PRENTISS... BASSFIELD...COLLINS...MOUNT OLIVE...LAUREL...COLUMBIA... WEST HATTIESBURG...LUMBERTON...PURVIS...HATTIESBURG 404 AM CST FRI JAN 6 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * TIMING...RAIN WILL CHANGE TO FREEZING RAIN AND POSSIBLY SLEET DURING THE AFTERNOON AND... Read More.

A great New Year’s Eve Celebration planned at Paradise Ranch and Resorts

Friday, December 30 by Caston Countz

It's time for the New Year's Eve celebration and what better place to celebrate than in paradise. New Year in Paradise is a family friendly event sponsored by Paradise Ranch and Resort located in Tylertown. Enjoy a live outdoor concert with performances by Boogie Long,... Read More.