Sports
Bengals Split Latest 2026 Mock Draft Haul on Offense and Defense
Cincinnati has top 10 picks in nearly every round this April.
Ole Miss Football Sits in Rare Territory Alongside Oregon Ducks, Oklahoma Sooners
The Rebels achieved the best season in program history with Trinidad Chambliss leading the way in 2025.
Mississippi State Crushes Vanderbilt in 24-Run Slugfest
Bulldogs' offense explodes for 17 runs on 18 hits, including 4 home runs, in SEC series finale
Business
International Paper Announces $225M Facility in Rankin County
New plant will create hundreds of jobs and modernize operations in the region
Ingalls Shipbuilding Workers Ratify Historic Wage Agreement
New 5-year contract includes largest single wage increase in company history.
Bank of Commerce Approves $274K Loan for Itta Bena Water, Sewer Improvements
Funding will support critical infrastructure upgrades in the Mississippi community.
Weather
Jackson, MS Braces for Possible Record Low
16 WAPT Chief Meteorologist David Hartman forecasts frigid temperatures in Central Mississippi.
Tree Falls on Parked Vehicle in Natchez, Trapping Dog
Emergency crews work to remove debris and assess dog's condition after incident on MLK Jr. Street.
Severe Storms Cause Damage Across Mississippi
One dead, thousands without power after storms hit the state
Entertainment
Sinners' Oscar Wins Spark Hope for Clarksdale, Mississippi Rebirth
Residents believe the acclaimed horror film's success can revive the city's cultural legacy.
Riley Green's 'Cool' New Problem on Tour
Country star prepares for his Cowboy As It Gets Tour with a stacked lineup of supporting acts.
Theatre Oxford's 'Almost, Maine!' Cast and Production Win More Awards
The play's director and two actors honored at regional theatre conference
Travel
Outdoor Oasis: Exploring the Natural Wonders Near Slidell
Part I of a three-part series highlighting the stunning preserves and refuges surrounding St. Tammany Parish
Mississippi Tourism Breaks Records, Welcomes 44.2 Million Visitors in 2024
Rochelle Hicks leads Visit Mississippi, the state's official destination marketing organization, as tourism surges to new heights.
Tupelo Regional Airport Sees Passenger Increase in January
Airport weathers ice storm with 2% rise in travelers compared to prior year.
