Minneapolis gets $12M grant for outdoor concert venue along Mississippi River

The state of Minnesota awarded a $12 million grant to the city of Minneapolis on Thursday to help pay for a new outdoor, 12,000-seat music amphitheater. It’s a big part of the projected $300 million redevelopment of the old Army Corps of Engineers site …

2026 receiver Zion Crumpton flips commitment to Mississippi State

The month of June has been an interesting one for 2026 receiver and On3 three-star prospect Zion Crumpton. But that roller-coaster ride ended Sunday/Monday with his Mississippi State commitment. The playmaker from Carver (Ala.) High School initially …

Woman, 25, Described as a 'Cherished Mother' of 2, Shot Dead Inside a Mississippi McDonald's

NEED TO KNOW A mother of two is dead following a shooting that took place inside a Mississippi McDonald's on June 16 Kianna Jackson, 25, leaves behind a 5-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old son after she was killed The alleged shooter, Jhonterryes …

Mississippi County Judge Alan Nelson on Infrastructure, Innovation & the Rise of Mississippi County

Nelson has directed historic preservation renovations of the century-old Blytheville and Osceola courthouses. (Provided) John Alan Nelson has served as Mississippi County judge since 2018. He’s a licensed pilot and lifelong advocate for regional …

Mississippi Sippin’ returns at MMAM June 5

The Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) in Winona will kick off its 2025 Mississippi Sippin’ Concert Series on Thursday, June 5, from 5-8 p.m. The first concert of the summer will feature the Annie Mack Band, performing a live set from 6-7:30 p.m. outdoors …

State Games of Mississippi Bowling

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The State Games of Mississippi continue to roll along in the Queen City, with the bowling event taking place Saturday and Sunday at Event Zona. Competitors showed up eager to strike their way to a gold medal. Several bowlers showed …

Miss Mississippi 2025 Anna Leah Jolly discusses her journey to the crown

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -Miss Mississippi’s Anna Leah Jolly was crowned a little over a week ago, after working countless of hours and months, preparing for the competition, but her journey to the crown was a bit different, as her community service …

Anna Leah Jolly, Miss Mississippi 2025 full interview

BASKETBALL: Mississippi Queens hold tryouts Mar. 22 at Meridian Comm. College

The Magnolia State's women's semi-pro basketball team is looking for its next group of players. Tryouts for the Mississippi Queens will take place this Saturday, March 22, at Meridian Community College from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact the team online …

Man drowns at 2 Branch Island on Mississippi River

ST. CHARLES, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A man drowned Saturday after entering the water of the Mississippi from the back of a boat. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, they were called around 3 p.m. to 2 Branch Island, in St. Charles County, for a …