Study shows Mississippi pays the most for fast food. Is it worth it? 

Fast food prices have increased by an average of 47% over the past 10 years, impacting affordability across states. Mississippi residents allocate the highest percentage of their income to fast food, spending 0.47% of median monthly income on a burger, …

Who Mississippi State, Ole Miss basketball will play in ACC/SEC Challenge 

This story was updated to add new information. The matchups for Ole Miss and Mississippi State men's and women's basketball in the ACC/SEC Challenge for the 2025-26 season have been announced. The Ole Miss men will host Miami at SJB Pavilion on …

Mississippi high school football title games to be played at a new venue for 2025 season

Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum offering summer camp

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- This summer, kids are taking flight at the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum Summer Camp. Students in grades six through 12 can dive into the world of aeronautics. From flight simulators and drones to 3D printing, robotics, and …

New Mississippi laws go into effect on July 1

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – July 1 may seem inconsequential for some, but it is a major day for change in Mississippi politics. This year, the day marks the start of a new term for many municipal officeholders. But each year in Mississippi, the first day of …

Mississippi’s seafood labeling law takes effect July 1

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Legislature recently passed House Bill 602. Beginning July 1, 2025, all seafood and crawfish sold in Mississippi must be clearly labeled as either imported or domestic. Oversight and enforcement of the new labeling …

Governor Reeves Announces Launch of Mississippi AI Talent Accelerator Program, $9.1 Million in Grants

JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced the launch of the Mississippi AI Talent Accelerator Program (MAI-TAP). MAI-TAP is a new initiative that fosters the development of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and related technical …

NFL Pro Bowler, Mississippi native holding youth football camp at Veterans Memorial Stadium

A Mississippi native, now professional football player for the NFL, is holding a camp for children this weekend.KhaDarel Hodge, 30, is a Pro Bowl wide receiver.He is scheduled to host a youth football camp Saturday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Mississippi Veterans …

Mississippi National Guard assisting in Army, Trump birthday celebrations

Nearly 300 Mississippi National Guard service members have been deployed to Washington, D.C., for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army as well as President Donald Trump's 79th birthday.Both fall on Saturday.The soldiers and airmen are from the 112th …

NCAA settlement could reshape Mississippi sports

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A federal judge approved a nearly $3 billion settlement, clearing the way for colleges to pay student athletes. Schools that opted into the House vs. NCAA settlement will be allowed to share revenue with student athletes. Lt. …