Podcast: Senate minority leader hopes Medicaid will be expanded in 2024
Sen. Derrick Simmons, D-Greenville, tells Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison and Taylor Vance that expanding Medicaid, restoring the initiative and helping the Mississippi Delta are...
Big Companies Cashed In on Mississippi’s Water. Small Towns Paid the Price.
Sarah Fowler is reporting on the water crisis in Jackson, Miss., in the state where she was born and raised, as part of The...
Mississippi Skies: Cloudy weather remains for some, but nicer weather is on the way
We’ll have plenty of clouds across the state Monday morning with a few remaining showers possible, but the northern half of Mississippi should finally...
Mississippi bluesman wins Grammy
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Longtime blues musician Bobby Rush won his third Grammy Award Sunday. Rush won the "Best Traditional Blues Album" category for...
Move Over, Florida: These 3 States Offer Better Retirement Perks Than You Think
Recent studies show some states beat Florida for retirement. Each offers unique perks. Affordability, healthcare, tax breaks, and life quality drive the choices.1. IowaPhoto...
Moderate rain showers continue overnight before clearing out Monday
Gloomy and rainy conditions have stuck with us throughout the day. Every county in northeast Mississippi has seen at least a little bit of...
Mississippi, If You See A Paw Print On Your Mailbox, Leave It Alone
Living in Mississippi comes with its own set of joys and challenges. And while receiving mail may not be on the top of the...
Tragedy Strikes as 21-Year-Old Woman Found Dead: Boyfriend Arrested for Murder
In a devastating turn of events, 21-year-old Nataly Martinez was discovered unconscious in her home and subsequently pronounced dead at a local hospital. The...
Liver cancer impact in Mississippi among largest in US
JACKSON, Miss. ( WJTV ) – Recent data suggests that Mississippians are dying from liver cancer at alarming rates. According...
Mississippi gang member receives sentence for involvement in racketeering conspiracy
Mocobizscene- A member of the Simon City Royals (SCR) gang, who is also an inmate in Mississippi, has been sentenced to 35 years in...
