Nonprofit leader envisions Gateway Arch grounds crossing Mississippi River in coming decades

ST. LOUIS — The nonprofit conservancy for the Gateway Arch National Park envisions the park grounds one day expanding to Illinois, its leader said this week. An expansion into Illinois would likely be years, if not decades, away, but creating a bi-state …

Mississippi Supreme Court Upholds Order for Special Election in Pearl River County Tax Assessor Race

How to be safe, legal, with fireworks on the 4th of July in Mississippi

Soak used and malfunctioning fireworks in water before disposal. Never allow children to play with fireworks, even sparklers. Check local laws regarding fireworks usage and permitted times. Discharging firearms into the air is illegal and dangerous. …

Mississippi Executes Inmate Richard Jordan

Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward MageeNews.com a small commission – at no extra cost to you.  PARCHMAN- Convicted killer Richard Jordan was executed by lethal injection today at the …

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Mississippi Power shares resources and tips for lowering energy bill in the summer

Kaila Moran Griffith with Mississippi Power joins us in studio. She’s here to share tips and resources to create better energy habits and save money on your energy bill in the process. The company offers rebates, online resources and energy saving tips …

Mississippi Valley Fair Unveils New Butter Horse Display

The great Mississippi Valley Fair is back July 29 through August 3 with 6 days of rides, music, drinks, food, and one-of-a-kind attractions. This year, you can check out some amazing butter art that will only be at the Mississippi Valley Fair. READ MORE:  …

Ag commissioner wants to make Mississippi healthy again

Andy Gipson, commissioner of agriculture and commerce, has kicked off an initiative to make Mississippi healthy again.On Thursday morning, he announced that local food access and resources would be made available for consumers and producers alike statewide …

Mississippi executes longest-serving man on death row for ’76 killing

PARCHMAN, Miss. (AP) — The longest-serving man on Mississippi’s death row was executed Wednesday, nearly five decades after he kidnapped and killed a bank loan officer’s wife in a violent ransom scheme. Richard Gerald Jordan, a 79-year-old Vietnam veteran …

frank lloyd wright’s ‘fountainhead’ residence, a rare usonian, hits the market in mississippi

Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house opens for sale in Mississippi   A rare opportunity to inhabit a piece of American architectural history arrives with the listing of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fountainhead residence in Jackson, Mississippi. Priced at €2.13 …