Opinion: Mississippi’s healthcare crisis demands unity and action – for the sake of our lives
I celebrate Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann for creating an opportunity for Mississippi to have an important debate about Medicaid expansion. In today’s polarized political landscape where division seems to reign,…
Ocean Springs woman arrested for punching officer in face during Mardi Gras parade
An Ocean Springs woman has been arrested for punching a police officer in the face during a Mardi Gras parade. According to the Biloxi Police Department, 20-year-old Katelyn Michele Yeoman…
Genetic genealogy helps ID remains found near Mississippi military camp
Skeletal remains found near a Mississippi military post have been identified. According to the Forrest County Sheriff’s Office, the remains discovered in October 2022 near Camp Shelby were those of…
Man arrested for stealing 45 guns from shed in Oktibbeha County
A Mississippi Delta man has been taken into custody for a massive gun theft in Oktibbeha County. On Tuesday, U.S. Marshals captured Daniel Jones in Greenville. Jones is accused of…
Mississippi is one 14 states turning down federal money to feed low-income kids in the summer. Here’s why
Lower-income families with school-age kids can get help from the federal government paying for groceries this summer, unless they live in one of the 14 states that have said no…
Jackson police officer run over by man having mental health episode
The leader of the Jackson Police Department's Crisis Intervention Team was severely injured on Friday morning. Officers were responding to a call about a mental health subject in the parking…
Baptist Memorial to open 6 new urgent care centers in Mississippi
As the state continues to face a crisis when it comes to healthcare access, Baptist Memorial has announced it’s opening six new urgent care centers across Mississippi. The following locations…
Former Diamondhead councilman sentenced for sex crimes against 17-year-old
A former Diamondhead city councilman has been sentenced for sex crimes against a minor. Alan Moran, 36, will have to serve 30 days in prison before five years of probation.…
Former Miss Mississippi Emmie Perkins featured on ‘Family Feud’
Former Miss Mississippi Emmie Perkins continues to find the limelight, this time on the hit game show Family Feud. The Hattiesburg native and her family auditioned to be on with…
Police: Suspect in custody for supplying weapon in Gulfport murder case over $10 vape
An update has been provided in connection to the case of a Gulfport teenager charged with second-degree murder after allegedly killing another teen over a vape pen. On Monday morning,…
