Tuesday is Primary Election Day across South Mississippi

South Miss (WXXV)- In-person absentee voting wrapped up this weekend ahead of Tuesday’s municipal primary elections in South Mississippi. Municipal clerks in every city except Waveland are gearing up for a busy day of managing voting precincts and counting …

Washington takes his role at Mississippi State seriously

Mississippi State safety Hunter Washington participates in spring practice. MSU Athletics The senior safety from Katy, Texas, knows his time as a Bulldog is coming to a close and he wants his teammates to know that he can be counted upon to lead by example …

Mississippi restaurant’s ‘straight couples’ discount sparks angry backlash

The owners of Darwell’s Happiness Café in Long Beach. (Facebook/Darwell’s Cafe) A restaurant in Mississippi is facing a huge online backlash over a “straight couples” discount. The owners of Darwell’s Happiness Café in Long Beach, Mississippi took to …

Mississippi congress fails to pass annual budget by deadline

PropSwap Strengthens Mississippi Foodhold Via Bally Bet Deal

The secondary market for active sports wagers founded in 2015, PropSwap, has just announced an exciting new partnership with online and retail sportsbook Bally Bet.  As per the terms of the fresh agreement, the sportsbook that is part of Bally’s …

Mississippi ranks second in nation in key economic benchmark

Published 3:16 pm Monday, March 31, 2025 Mississippi’s economy ranked among the top in the nation in a key benchmark for 2024. According to the latest U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis, Mississippi ranked No. 2 in the country for …

Biloxi Housing Authority, Mississippi Coding Academy offering free program for housing authority residents

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - With a ceremonial ribbon cutting, the Biloxi Housing Authority began a new chapter to serve residents. “We don’t have the skills to provide that extra step for our families, so it’s great to have partners in the community that can do …

Upper Mississippi River Refuge to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with Bird Walk

ONALASKA, Wis. (WXOW) - World Migratory Bird Day is fast approaching, and the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge has organized a special celebration. Every spring, thousands of migratory songbirds stop by the Refuge on their …

What Mississippi’s Income Tax Elimination Means For Black Residents And Businesses

Reeves labeled the bill as a landmark point in the state's history, calling it a “profound generational change.” Mississippi’s Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed the “Build Up Mississippi Act” into law on March 27, eliminating income tax and making it …

Mississippi congress fails to pass annual budget by deadline

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Over 100 budget bills died on Saturday after legislators declined to work over the weekend. Each year, the legislature must work together to pass an annual $7 billion budget. All bills in conference needed to be filed by Saturday …