Mississippi soybean farmers worried over tariffs

Some local soybean farmers say the tariff war with China could impact their bottom line. STARKVILLE, Miss. (WTVA)- Some soybean farmers in Mississippi believe the trade and tariff war impact their bottom line. The Trump administration said tariffs will be …

Court again orders Mississippi to redraw DeSoto County legislative districts with special elections looming

A federal three-judge panel on Tuesday evening ordered state officials to develop another legislative map that ensures Black voters in the DeSoto County area have a fair opportunity to elect candidates to the state Senate.  The unanimous ruling gave the …

Mississippi lawmakers introducing legislation to regulate or ban kratom

4 plead not guilty to killing, covering up death of man who was dumped on Mississippi River bridge

Four family members charged in the killing of a man whose bloodied, battered body was found on the Huey P. Long Bridge in Baton Rouge pleaded not guilty to their respective charges Tuesday. Authorities allege Da’Sean Conley, 17, beat Gerard Nicholas …

Op-Ed: Mississippi's bold tax reform will pay dividends

The Magnolia state plans to eliminate its personal income tax. This will help Mississippi join its northern neighbor Tennessee and several other nearby states in not taxing work or investment. The eight states without an income tax, like Florida, Texas, …

Education activist weighs in on the state of reading, math scores in Mississippi

Trump to appoint two Northern District Mississippi judges after Aycock takes senior status

President Donald Trump can now appoint two new judges to the federal bench in the Northern District of Mississippi. U.S. District Judge Sharion Aycock announced recently that she was taking senior status effective April 15. This means she will still hear …

Mississippi Highway Patrol investigating deadly crash in Leflore County

GREENWOOD, Miss (WTVA)- A Crystal Springs woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Leflore County. The Mississippi Highway Patrol reports 23-year old Mallory Frazier died when her Jeep Cherokee collided with a pick-up truck. The crash happened Monday …

Mississippi Power Giving Back to Communities

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - As Mississippi Power commemorates its centennial year of service in Mississippi, the company recently used the 100th day of 2025 to continue giving back to its communities. Mississippi Power’s employee-led volunteer groups, …

Thomas to serve on Mississippi Young Bankers Council

Published 3:04 pm Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Meridian banker Anthony Thomas has been elected to the executive council of the Mississippi Young Bankers, a section of the Mississippi Bankers Association.Mississippi Young Bankers has been active in providing …