Mississippi Growth Continues So Far in 2016

The magnolia state is poised to have it's second consecutive year of growth. Last year the gross domestic product for the state of Mississippi was up 0.7 percent. At the half way point this year the state economy is projected to grow at a... Read More.

IRS scam making it’s way through the area.

It seems to come around several times a year, calls are made by someone identifying as an employee from the Internal Revenue Service. They say that you owe money and that if you don't make arrangements now, that you could be arrested if payment... Read More.

WJDR now on TuneIn Radio

Been waiting to be able to take the best country music in the pine belt along on your smartphone or tablet? Well now you can. Station owner Tommy McDaniel, Operations Manager Caston Countz, and WJDR Station Manager Megan Brown are pleased to announce the... Read More.

Dangerous Heat Into the Weekend

HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS WILL EXIST TODAY WITH PEAK HEAT INDICES TOPPING OUT BETWEEN 102 AND 105 DEGREES IN THE MIDDAY TO AFTERNOON HOURS. HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST DURING THE MIDDAY AND AFTERNOON HOURS FOR LOCATIONS EAST OF THE INTERSTATE FIFTY-FIVE CORRIDOR ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. EXPECT... Read More.

Black Cat Cone Fountain Fireworks Recalled

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall on all Black Cat Cone Fountain Fireworks with the model number BC269 printed on the bottom of the packaging which are sold in groups of three. There has been three reports of people lighting... Read More.

Fines increase for texting in Mississippi

Fines for texting & driving in Mississippi are about to quadruple. Fines under the law approved by Gov. Phil Bryant in March of 2015 began at $25 but will increase to $100 on July 1. Although ticketing to date reportedly has been light, the... Read More.