After Lawmakers Fail to Pass a Budget, Mississippi Governor Will Call Special Legislative Session

The Mississippi Legislature’s 2025 session is over, but lawmakers could soon return to work in a special session after the House and Senate failed to adopt a budget before the regular session ended on April 3. Gov. Tate Reeves will have to call lawmakers …

Mississippi River at Red Star Boat Ramp

Michigan catholic school students spend spring break in South Mississippi to rebuild woman’s home

SAUCIER, Miss. (WLOX) - A catholic school from Michigan is spending the week in South Mississippi, helping to rebuild a woman’s home. The group is made up of over 60 high school and middle school students who gave up their spring break to help those in …

This popular Mississippi barbecue joint is relocating to Baton Rouge

Salt Pepper Oak, a Mississippi barbecue restaurant with a sizable online following, is relocating to Baton Rouge. The Mississippi location opened near Diamondhead in February 2023 and closed in December of last year. Owner Vincent Hunt tells Daily Report …

Barges return to the Mississippi River

Emmy-winner Marshall Ramsey tabbed to lead UM’s Mississippi Media Lab

OXFORD, Miss. (WTOK) - The University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media announced on Tuesday that award-winning journalist and artist Marshall Ramsey has been hired as the inaugural director of the Mississippi Media Lab. The Mississippi …

Mississippi bill could ban camping on public properties

Mississippi bill could ban camping on public properties, impacting unhoused population Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 3:53 PM CDT Apr 8, 2025 A bill on the governor’s desk could prohibit any type of camping in some areas, potentially …

Mississippi River levels rising after record rainfall in the Mid-South

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Following record rainstorms throughout the Mid-South, the river levels of the Mississippi continue to rise. Action News 5’s Tarvarious Haywood reports that the river, prior to flooding, was around eight feet. Water level gauge at the …

East Mississippi Correctional Facility Hosts Horticulture Graduation Ceremony

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -On Tuesday, the East Mississippi Correctional Facility hosted its Horticulture Graduation Ceremony. This ceremony honored the 15 residents who completed the 6-month class, gaining knowledge and skills on the science and art of …

Win Mississippi Valley Fair Fun Cards

The Mississippi Valley Fair is six days of rides, attractions, food, drink, and, of course, music. From the many artists playing around the fairgrounds during the day to the Grandstand at night, you can see it all with a Fun Card.  And we have your Fun …