Mississippi Teacher Holds Farewell Fundraiser Amid American Idol Journey

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) — Family and friends gathered at Dumont Plaza on Friday evening for a farewell fundraiser honoring local American Idol contestant Jamal Roberts, who recently advanced through Hollywood Week. The community came together to celebrate …

Mississippi natives Pratt, Alderman share strong bond beyond baseball

MISSISSIPPI (WLOX) - Baseball in Mississippi is a brotherhood. No one exemplifies that more than former Ole Miss star Kemp Alderman and top-three Brewers prospect Cooper Pratt. Alderman, who was selected in the second round of the 2023 MLB Draft, grew his …

Oklahoma man arrested in Mississippi for stealing multiple vehicles and RV

Pierce County Board talks Mississippi River Trail designation

The Pierce County Board held the first reading on a resolution to support the designation of the Mississippi River Trail within its county limits. If approved, roads in the county will be incorporated into the trail on handouts and other materials.  The …

What WNBA mock drafts project for Jerkaila Jordan, Mississippi State

South Mississippi senior citizens speak out on economy, stock market

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Brenda Hutchinson gets together with her friends at the Lyman Senior Center most days of the week. Like most people, she is paying attention to the economy and how the stock market is reacting to tariffs and the impact on their …

Buc-ee's officially has an opening date on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Here's what to know.

Buc-ee's — the Texas-based megastore gas station chain known for its sprawling size, pristine bathrooms and popular food products — won't be a construction site for much longer in Harrison County, Mississippi. It's set to open June 9, 2025, …

Florida, LSU, Mississippi State women's soccer teams to play in Pensacola

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Three Southeastern Conference women's soccer teams will play in Pensacola on Saturday. The Florida Gators, Mississippi State Bulldogs and LSU Tigers will compete in the "Western Gate Soccer Showdown" at Ashton Brosnaham …

Mississippi's Buc-ee's is opening soon. See when you can get your Beaver nuggets

The first Buc-ee's in Mississippi is set to open on June 9th in Pass Christian. Buc-ee's recently held a job fair to fill approximately 200 positions at the new location. The travel center will feature 120 fueling stations, 24 EV charging stations, …

Mississippi car dealers and farmers bracing for impact from tariffs

Mississippi car dealers and farmers are bracing for impact from tariffs.President Donald Trump's tariffs could lead to an increase in the cost of cars and farmers may have to pay more to export their products overseas."The prices are going to go …