Waves of storms continue through Sunday night

16 WAPT meteorologist Christana Kay has the forecast for Jackson and Central Mississippi. Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

On transgender issues, House Bill 1020: Reeves asked, Presley answered. See what he said.

In remarks to members of the press Thursday, Reeves said Presley has not addressed transgender issues or HB 1020. See what Presley said about it later.        Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Delbert Hosemann outpaced all other candidates in May fundraising. See who gave him money

Delbert Hosemann not only outraised Chris McDaniel in May, he raised more than anyone else in the state. See his biggest and most notable donors.        Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

What is Juneteenth? Are banks open on the youngest federal holiday?

Lawmakers passed The Juneteenth National Independence Day Act in 2021 in the wake of the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.        Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

News We Love: Iowa man’s wish puts 33 strangers through college

“Dale’s kids” — the 33 strangers Dale Schroeder of Des Moines put through college after his death — continue to pay his generosity forward. Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

MDEQ issues water contact advisory following sewage discharge in Flowood

MDEQ was alerted on Friday that the city of Flowood experienced a power failure at a lift station which, along with heavy rain, caused the discharge of approximately 300 to 400 gallons per minute of wastewater. Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Kourtney Kardashian announces pregnancy during husband’s concert

The reality television star made the surprise announcement during Barker’s Los Angeles concert Friday night. Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

A man on Mississippi’s death row continues legal battle after court deals another blow

Stephen Elliot Powers, convicted of capital murder in 2000, was again denied legal relief by Mississippi Supreme Court.        Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Severe weather update: Straight-line winds of up to 80 mph, tornado possible for Hinds Co.

High winds of up to 80 mph and tornadoes were possible for Central Mississippi on Friday as storms ripped across Central Mississippi, including Hinds Co.        Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Republicans behind “True Conservatives” PAC take on Chris McDaniel in GOP lt. gov. primary

See why a PAC formed by two veteran Republicans is trying to take down Republican state Sen. Chris McDaniel in his run for lieutenant governor.        Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

LIVE: DOJ announcing findings of investigation prompted by George Floyd’s death

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland is announcing the findings of a two-year investigation of Minneapolis Police prompted by George Floyd’s death. Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Widespread power outages, trees and debris litter roads after latest round of storms

Storms brought dangerous winds, power outages and downed trees in the metro Friday morning. Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

How to see 5 planets line up in the sky on Saturday morning

Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, Uranus and Mercury will appear together, weather permitting. Here’s how to spot the planet parade. Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Syphilis in MS is on the rise. What counties have the highest rates?

Hattiesburg and the Pine Belt are beginning to see a significant increase in the number of syphilis cases. Here’s what we know.        Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

How key SBC decisions on abuse, women pastors raise fundamental questions on church identity

The Southern Baptist Convention wrestles with deeper questions of church autonomy amid decisions on abuse and women pastors at 2023 meeting.        Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Picking blueberries in Mississippi this year? Here are 5 things you need to know

Got a craving for some blueberry cobbler? Blueberry lemonade? ‘Tis the season in Mississippi, but there are some things you need to know before you go.        Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Woman loses her leg after shark attack in the Bahamas

The experienced scuba diver from Iowa lost her leg after being attacked by a shark in the Bahamas. She is currently at a hospital in Florida and is expected to undergo several more surgeries. Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Supreme Court rejects challenge to Native American child welfare law

The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved the system that gives preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings of Native children. Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Closing arguments begin Thursday in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial

The prosecution and defense both rested their cases Wednesday in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial. Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Semi-finalists named for USA International Ballet Competition. See who they are

Semi-finalists named for USA International Ballet Competition. See who they are and get schedule for remaining competitions, events.        Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Find out who is cutting the biggest checks for the leading candidates for MS governor

See who gave the most money to Tate Reeves and Brandon Presley in recent May campaign finance reports and find out if any notable names made the list.        Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Mississippi civil rights lawyer arrested filming traffic stop, attorney says

A Mississippi civil rights lawyer was arrested while filming a traffic stop conducted by officers from a police department she is suing.        Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Feature your business, services, products, events & news. Submit Website.