DPS restarts Mississippi’s Most Wanted List
This list features fugitives with felony charges who pose a significant threat to public safety.
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Six people die in Memorial Day crashes
The fatal crashes occurred in Hancock, Lowndes, George, Holmes and Chickasaw counties.
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New lottery scratch-off games to retailers June 3
The final Pink Panther Diamond Tripler Bonus Promotion drawing will take place Thursday, May 29.
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Special session to start on Wednesday
A budget has to be settled by July 1, when the new fiscal year begins.
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McRae: A 529 week to remember
MPACT is a prepaid tuition plan, meaning you lock in your college tuition rates today,.
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Hale: Where energy innovation meets emergency readiness
The Mississippi State Fire Academy has long been a national leader in delivering high-quality, hands-on training, and this funding allows them to hone their skills further.
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Most popular baby names in 2024 listed
All data are from a 100 percent sample of records on Social Security card applications as of March 2025.
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Wicker: Helping maintain America’s AI edge
Congress passed and President Trump signed into law a bill called the Take It Down Act. A key part of that law sets punishments for those who use AI to create certain pornographic deepfakes.
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Highway Patrol ready for Memorial Day holiday travel period
The Memorial Day holiday travel period coincides with the national “Click it or Ticket” safety campaign, so the state occupant restraint laws will be a priority.
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Woman sentenced on sexual battery and child pornography distribution charges
She will not be eligible for early release or parole and must serve the 20 years day for day.
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