With another wave of dangerous cold heading for the U.S. South on Friday, experts say the risk of hypothermia heightens for ...

Emergency crews dispatched to icy interstate highways in Mississippi worked overnight and into Wednesday morning to clear ...

The lush valleys of the Midwest are the perfect backdrop for getting out of town and reconnecting with nature. Add this small ...

Fake posts on a Facebook page falsely depict Upper Mississippi bald eagles dying from cold weather. The truth is, they are extremely resilient.

This photo shows a likely meet-up of the La Crosse and Sparta bicycle clubs on North Water Street in Sparta. The bicycle ...

After decades of minimal federal activity, the Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act (SPARTA) is drawing renewed ...

The life of a preacher who had lost his voice came to an end yesterday with the death of the Rev. Hasey Jefferson DeShazo of ...

The City of Sparta's Public Works Committee met in January 2026 to discuss infrastructure projects, including sludge pump replacement and legal action regarding PFAS contamination from firefighting ...

From extravagant floats to collectable throws, Mardi Gras is a big deal in Southern Mississippi — and it’s just around the corner. This year’s Carnival season is 15 days shorter than last year’s, ...

Mississippi has launched the Great Mississippi Nature Trail, a collection of 20 outdoor destinations. Spanning the entire state, the trail includes locations from the Gulf Coast to the Appalachian ...

SPARTA, Mich. (WOOD) — For the past couple of days, people in Sparta have been buzzing about the idea of a data center coming to the village. Monday night’s planning commission meeting attendance was ...

IT STARTED. YOU CAN FIND THE LATEST AT WAPT.COM. NEW THINGS ARE HAPPENING FOR THE STATE’S ECONOMY. MISSISSIPPI IS INVESTING MORE THAN $100 IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS. 16 ...