Recent storms bring new attention to Dixie Alley, Tornado Alley’s little sister

Molly Gill • June 11, 2026

Factors such as terrain, storm visibility and detection technology can cause fluctuations in that data.

Mississippi launches nation’s first statewide AI network

Richard Cobb • June 9, 2026

Officially launched in May, MAIN is already serving as an example for other states as they implement their own programs.

No Man’s Land: Who’s in charge of the right of way?

Walker Scott • June 4, 2026

While the city owns this area, known as a right of way, it’s possible to legally dig there with proper permits.

Above-ground shelters pass key EF5 tornado tests

Richard Cobb • June 2, 2026

Most reports show that above-ground storm shelters are extremely safe and have a high survivability rate.

Rotisserie chicken denied under SNAP benefits; why?

Matthew Martin • May 27, 2026

The U.S. Congress is debating adding rotisserie chicken to the list of approved SNAP benefit items. What else is currently denied under the program?

Keeping bamboo, the creeping garden invader, in check

Molly Gill • May 27, 2026

Bamboo can be a beautiful addition to your yard, but don't let the wrong variety take over.

Mississippi gas tax claims don’t tell full story

Walker Scott • May 18, 2026

Mississippi, like all other states, collects sales tax on products sold in the state, including gas.

What is true? How to spot AI-generated content online

Molly Gill • May 12, 2026

With advancements and user engagement, however, it has become much more difficult to tell which posts contain real content and which ones are AI-generated.

What’s in your Kratom? No FDA monitoring for ‘gas station heroin’

Colbey Penton • May 11, 2026

Health officials continue to raise concerns about kratom, also known as “gas station heroin.”

Fact-checking fears about blood donation

Matthew Martin • May 4, 2026

According to the World Health Organization, most myths are less about the science and more about how people perceive risk, the body and medical systems.

Driver’s ed law affects all first-time drivers, not just teens

Molly Gill • May 4, 2026

Supporters of the bill said the goal was to reduce teen driver fatalities in the state.

Will bees produce ‘mad honey’ from Mississippi azalea blooms?

Colbey Penton • April 27, 2026

The disease caused by eating this contaminated honey is known as “mad honey disease.”