A combination of frost, drought and heavy rainfall has damaged blueberry crops in Pearl River County, leaving some farmers with one of their worst harvest seasons in years.
Warmer, humid conditions and the movement of deer, birds and pets are making it easier for people to encounter ticks in yards, wooded areas and places where animals travel.
Data from Mississippi's air quality monitoring stations shows an upward trend over the past decade in moderate or worse pollution days in southeast Mississippi, increasing the risk that Mississippians will develop respiratory conditions.
The association’s notice, postmarked May 5, says its board voted to stop fluoridation April 6, citing supply, safety, testing and equipment concerns. The water system serves about 12,500 residents in Lamar County.
Sand Jam is a collaboration among numerous organizations that share a passion for preserving, protecting and celebrating the Mississippi Coast's biodiversity.
For more than 100 years, the gas-powered engine has been the king of the road, but in 2026, the rise of electric vehicles has created a real choice for drivers.
Items eligible for drop-off include pesticides, paint, motor oil, antifreeze, batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, pool chemicals, ammonia, computers and TVs.
