The Connecting the Dots Foundation, Inc. will host its annual Women’s History Month celebration on March 29 at the Jackson Convention Complex. The event, themed "Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations," will recognize women who have made significant contributions in education, mentorship, and leadership.

Unfortunately, a few of those can be violent tornadoes, particularly in the South. On March 3, 1966, 59 years ago today, an F5 tornado tore a 202-mile long path across central and eastern Mississippi into western Alabama.

"The City did not initiate moving the cell tower. The City agreed to this to accommodate the State’s intended use of the land and what the State wanted," said Jackson Spokesperson Melissa Payne in a recent statement. "The City’s only interest is in maintaining its revenue stream."

Multiple fire crews are monitoring a large wildfire in Southeast Jackson County, south of Highway 90 near the Mississippi Alabama state line. Crews with Jackson County Fire, Mississippi Forestry Commission and Sandhill Crane Wildlife Refuge Fire Team are out in the area monitoring the fire.

Mississippi Today, the state’s flagship nonprofit newsroom, is moving its offices to downtown Jackson from Ridgeland.

The first 24 hours of “100 Days of Peace” in Mississippi's capital city were marked by a solemn energy and a renewed dedication to making Jackson safer.

JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) — Three people died in Mississippi because of mid-week storms. The deaths happened on Tuesday, March 5 when a line of severe weather moved through the entire state. Two deaths happened in Madison County — which is near Jackson. A tree fell on a vehicle on the Natchez Trace Parkway and a downed power line sparked a brush fire.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT/WTVA) - A former “American Idol” finalist from Mississippi is reportedly out of jail after an alleged DUI arrest. Colin Stough, of Gattman, Mississippi, was arrested early Friday morning following a single-vehicle crash on an interstate in Tennessee.

Mississippi’s first Black lawmaker of the 20th century died Tuesday. Robert G. Clark's son and successor, state Rep.

Don't treat tornado watches or warnings lightly. Deadly twisters can hit in Mississippi all year. See what the weather data says about historic storms