Mississippi Supreme Court declines to grant review in appeal filed by man who shot Waffle House employee over vaping

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - On Thursday, the Mississippi Supreme Court announced that it declined to grant certiorari review in the appeal filed by Johnny Max Mount, Jr. in January. ALSO READ: Johnny Mount sentenced to life in prison for killing Biloxi Waffle …

Mississippi DEI law hit by federal judge: Classrooms granted a temporary shield for free expression

A federal judge has delivered a significant rebuke to Mississippi’s controversial law curtailing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in public schools, citing constitutional concerns and the potential suppression of free expression. US …

Mississippi declares public health emergency on infant mortality

The Mississippi State Department of Health has declared a public health emergency after it "could not wait to take action" in response to rising infant mortality rates throughout the state, according to a Thursday, Aug. 21, news release. …

Mississippi Coast Special Needs Soccer Association sign-ups

WXXV 25 Named Official Media Partner of the 2025 Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon

Mississippi Forestry Commission crew returns from battling Colorado wildfires

1 of 10 Mississippi Module One, comprised of Mississippi Forestry Commission employees, has returned from Colorado. PHOTO: MFC 2 of 10 They traveled to Colorado to work the Elkhorn and Blue Ridge fires. PHOTO: MFC 3 of 10 They performed a "variety of …

Mississippi’s Age Verification Law Could Impact Us All

Jennifer Huddleston William Faulkner once wrote, “To understand the world, you must first understand a place like Mississippi.” Recently, the Supreme Court refused to pause a Mississippi law that would require age verification for social media. …

Mississippi Lottery winners can stay anonymous while claiming big prizes: officials

With lottery jackpots soaring — including $700 million for Powerball and at least $233 million for Mega Millions — many players may wonder if they can protect their privacy in the event of a big win. While some states limit or restrict anonymity, …

2024-25 Mississippi Academic Assessment Program scores show mixed results

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release:  August 21, 2025 2024-25 Mississippi Academic Assessment Program scores show mixed results JACKSON, Miss. – Today, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released the 2024-25 Mississippi Academic Assessment …

Education Secretary Visits Mississippi

LAFAYETTE COUNTY - U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon has been traveling the country on a "listening tour" to learn what works best in education and spread the word across the nation.   Wednesday, Secretary McMahon continued her " …