Mississippi ranks high for risky driving but DUI arrests decline: reports

As the week of the 4th of July begins, a recent Forbes report highlights the heavy toll that impaired and reckless driving takes on Mississippi roads. In both 2024 and 2025, Mississippi ranked ninth for worst drivers nationally, with drunk driving being a …

Artful Fridays return to Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian after July 4

Families looking for a fun and enriching way to spend their Friday afternoons can once again enjoy Artful Fridays at the Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian. The popular weekly pop-up program resumes after the 4th of July, with sessions taking place …

Three Mississippi players selected for MLB Futures Game

Three Mississippi players selected for MLB Futures Game Published 1:25 pm Tuesday, July 1, 2025 A couple of top Major League Baseball prospects with Mississippi ties are getting the chance to show their stuff. Jackson Prep alum Konnor Griffin, Madison …

Old Mississippi River Bridge to open to pedestrian traffic Thursday, July 3

Published 12:37 pm Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Officials have announced the Old Mississippi River Bridge will open to pedestrian traffic on Thursday, July 3, ahead of the July 4 holiday and festivities. Community members and visitors alike are invited to kick …

After a 13,000-mile road trip, surprising images reflect life in and around the Mississippi

To make the photography exhibition “Nicolas Floc’h: Fleuves-Océan, Mississippi Watershed,” Floc’h, a French photographer, drove 13,000 miles tracking the river system that touches more than 30 American states and two Canadian provinces. He made more than 2 …

Baptist Medical Center Mississippi Burn, Hand, & Reconstruction Center offers burn Prevention Tips for the Fourth of ...

Fun, food and fireworks are all part of the recipe for honoring America on Independence Day, but adding a pinch of burn safety will help keep your celebration enjoyable. Dr. Derek Culnan, the Medical Director for the Mississippi Burn, Hand, & …

New laws now in effect in Mississippi, including state income tax elimination and more

JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) — Several new Mississippi laws went into effect on Tuesday. New laws include the elimination of the state income tax, an increase in the gas tax, a new seafood labeling law, restrictions on public camping and more. Gov. Tate Reeves …

Former fire department treasurer in Mississippi pleads guilty to embezzlement

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A former treasurer/secretary with the Sardis Fire Department has pleaded guilty to embezzlement. According to the State Auditor’s Office, William Clark submitted inflated emergency response numbers to receive payments to which …

New law places restrictions on public camping in Mississippi

New Mississippi Laws taking effect today (July 1, 2025)

JACKSON, Miss. — Several new laws passed during the 2025 Mississippi Legislative Session go into effect today, July 1, 2025, impacting taxes, criminal justice, and consumer regulations. A significant tax reform reduces the state income tax by 0.25%, …